ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Yet, in today’s omnichannel world, retail returns are key to driving business growth, thanks to their ability to enhance the customer experience, minimize losses, and preserve long-term revenue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2023

Note that in Figure 1, retail home improvements days of inventory increased 68 days, contract manufacturing days increased 48 days, retail apparel by 28 days, and containers and packaging manufacturing companies by 14 days. Despite investments in planning, today, industries hold 28 more days of inventory than in 2004.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

Trying to manage an effective ship-from-store program only exasperates this issue. A significant addition to our Inventory Hub® product, Dynamic Fulfillment leverages advanced optimization logic to determine what to ship, from where, in real-time, to reduce shipping costs, improve margins, and satisfy empowered customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2022

This article is from Manhattan Associates and looks at the changing nature of retail. Making predictions about the future of retail – or anything – can be a fool’s errand. However, retail as a whole has experienced a period where the future is being thrust upon it at an alarming rate. How is Retail Changing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sellercloud serves small to mid-sized retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers with inventory and order management systems (IMS/OMS) that help manage and synchronize inventory across multiple sales channels, while also facilitating order fulfillment. Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

With the chaos of the 2024 holiday season descending, the National Retail Federation predicts U.S. The onus is on ecommerce retailers to control the controllables, and focusing on eliminating uncertainty from the consumer fulfillment process and optimizing the last mile is a smart approach. billion in sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. The retailers feel the impacts of the recession fast and deeply.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

With retailers (and streamers) alike finding new ways to compete, that $20 increase could have a bigger impact than Amazon executives would like to believe – and open the door for competitors. Shipping and Transportation Costs. What Amazon Prime’s Price Increase Means for Retailers. More on that in a moment…).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Exploring alternative shipping routes via Gulf Coast ports to bypass land border congestion. Retailers and e-commerce giants like Amazon are stockpiling key inventory, preparing for potential further trade restrictions. This includes: Increasing domestic supply chain investments, reducing dependence on cross-border components.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss success in retail logistics. Key Takeaways: Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2025

Shipium, the modern shipping platform for enterprise shippers, recently announced a partnership with Kibo Commerce, a composable commerce platform. Kibo enables retailers, distributors and manufacturers to deliver seamless omnichannel experiences while optimizing fulfillment efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Like any Supply Chain, Retail Supply Chains have their own unique challenges. The retail supply chain is dealing with the consumer directly and the customer really is King. So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying.

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Freight Plus

MAY 13, 2025

If you’re shipping into big-box retailers, retailer scorecards are an essential part of doing business. This blog breaks down what retailer scorecards are, what they measure (including OTIF), how they vary by retailer, and how you can improve your performance to avoid costly penalties.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Key Features: Both spot and contract rate benchmarking Air and ocean freight coverage Lane-specific insights Customizable analytics dashboards Historical trend analysis Proactive alerts for rate changes Benchmark Your Rates Against the Market Find out if you’re overpaying on your key shipping lanes See Terminal in Action Freightos Procure – (..)

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2025

Shipping packaging materials comes with its own set of challenges that can disrupt operations and impact profitability. Negotiate Carrier Contracts : Lock in stable shipping rates with carriers to mitigate unexpected cost spikes. Heres a breakdown of the most common obstacles and practical ways to navigate them effectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Fleet Feet is the largest franchisor of retailer specialty stores focused on providing premium service for runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts of all abilities. The Fleet Feet Supply Chain The goal for the Carrboro, North Carolina-headquartered retailer is to make each store a hub for the local running community that it serves.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 5, 2024

While some retailers made bold moves that paid off, others struggled with familiar issues like stockouts, misaligned promotions, and consumer fatigue. Retailers with smooth, fast, and intuitive digital experiences came out ahead. Focus on delivering convenience and urgency: Offer express shipping and curbside pickup.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Many retailers treat inventory management as a mundane task rather than a strategic lever for success. A staggering 56% of consumers will switch to a competitor after facing a stockout, costing retailers an average of $700,000 annually in lost sales. They can devastate your sales. Don’t settle for mediocre predictions.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

There’s alot of content noise so I find it useful to understand the market by reading what retailers are directly saying each quarter. Look for another article later this week and part 4 of the What Retailers Are Saying Series on May 18. 🙏 Retailers Tractor Supply Q1 ending March 29. Christopher J.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Last week I attended the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City. The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, robotics, and machine learning, to name a few.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2 meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Walgreens, like many other retailers, has embraced omnichannel. The giant retailer was contemplating a full rip and replace of their legacy distributed order management solution – the key solution that supports omnichannel order fulfillment. Blue Yonder is a leading supplier of supply chain and retail software solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The end result of the loss of propulsion was the ship crashing into the bridge. mile-long span. An estimated 11.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Manhattans Omnichannel solutions provide an operating platform for digital commerce, retailers, and wholesale businesses. Cubing out is preferable; companies dont like to ship air. The WMS solution optimizes productivity and throughput in distribution centers and warehouses. Supporting modules include labor and yard management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers are focusing on this as one of their 2022 priorities. And according to the 2022 Bringg Barometer: State of Retail Delivery & Fulfillment, 99% of retailers are aiming to offer this service within three years. Step One: Right Inventory in the Right Location.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2022

As retailers across the U.S. Retail executives are prioritizing investment in technology that can increase supply chain efficiency and their profits. The growth of e-commerce and its impact on retailers. E-commerce continues to grow yearly and it’s estimated that it will make up 30% of retail purchasing by 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Just in time for the holidays, the Ship It Zero campaign is bringing visibility to the impacts of dirty ocean shipping caused by mega retailers all year round but especially as they ship their goods during the holiday season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2025

Getting shipments from the production facility or warehouse to the retail store or the consumers doorstep is a lot more complicated than it used to be. But theyre also costly causing damage to sales numbers, retailer and consumer relationships, and the brand reputation. So what are the top reasons for shipping delays?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2021

Omni-channel retailers have facilities dedicated to direct-to-consumer fulfillment and others responsible for retail store replenishment. In another example, KNAPP helped one of its drug store retail customers transition a cross-dock facility into an e-commerce fulfillment center. Rapid Order Increases. Rapid Order Increases.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

A busy week in retail earnings! 🙂 Part 6 of the What Retailers Are Saying Series will be posted on June 1. 🙏🙏🙏 Retailers Home Depot Q1 ending May 4. We don't want to be the first one to raise prices and we want to make sure that we keep our value or pricing umbrella versus mainstream retail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. Micro-Warehouse Provider Pivots as Retail Consumer Market Shifts. population with next or two-day shipping. The facility will also fulfill Marketplace items shipped by Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS). And now to this week’s logistics news…. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

The international inbound transportation service is only available to Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) sellers that source or manufacture goods in China, and all cargo must be shipped from Yantian, Shanghai, or Ningbo ports. And with that, I bid you adieu, and let’s move on to this week’s logistics news. Cargo imported into the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2023

Retail supply chains are complicated, with factories, container ships, and communication networks spanning thousands of miles across the globe to connect raw materials with end consumers. To speed up deliveries and reduce delivery costs, retailers are moving beyond the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last week I returned to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show for the first time in 3 years. The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, and machine learning, to name a few. This is essentially continuous optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2024

Amazon in the news: Amazon’s Prime orders are getting delivered faster and faster Hawaiian Airlines slowly adds freighters for Amazon business Walmart in-store AI is giving employees advice on how to sell products USPS delivery unit proposal sparks service, cost concerns for shipping partners White House earmarks $1.5B

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