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However, when it comes to the efficiency of today’s retail supply chain management techniques, controversy is replaced by admiration as international clothiers boast operations efficient enough to accurately anticipate demand in one of the world’s most rapidly changing industries. MORE
Today I want to talk about an important concept in retail–Distributed Order Management (“DOM”). However delivering a seamless customer experience is a challenge for most retailers. Retail SaaS Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Planning cloud retail MORE
Sourcing to low cost destinations is not a new development and Bangladesh has been a favored destination of apparel brands and retailers. This incident, and three others during 2013-14, challenged the sourcing strategies of large […]. MORE
Sourcing: Mitigate risk during periods of supply chain disruption, such as those caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, by using digital technology. . The post Sourcing – What You Need To Know About Coronavirus Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain. MORE
” Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. “The in-sourcing and custom development is a painstaking process, but one McNamara says is necessary before the retailer can begin analyzing its supply chain for sales and customer trends and better allocate resources across the enterprise. Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. The post Is “In-Sourcing” the Answer to Rigid, Enterprise Software? MORE
Setting the right price has always been a complex question for fashion retailers. On the one hand, a high price will risk losing customers – according to McKinsey , customers will not return to a retailer if prices are more than 30% higher than competitors. MORE
I thought about the transition from “push” processes to greater use of demand pull in replenishment; how retailers are sharing downstream POS data with their suppliers to develop a more efficient supply network; how multi-echelon inventory optimization […]. On Saturday I engaged in a rare weekend activity for myself – I actually thought about supply chain. MORE
In my last blog , I talked about how consumer demands for a larger and more immediate selection of products are forcing retail businesses to become supply chain professionals. You don’t have to be a retail supply chain expert. Using technology for retail capacity building. MORE
Omni-channel is transforming the supply chain and logistics processes of retailers, especially their transportation processes. But many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, siloed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. What are some of the unintended consequences retailers are experiencing by jumping in without a plan? MORE
Are manufacturers, retailers and brands serious about providing sourcing visibility to ensure ethical supply chains? And are consumers willing to pay for it MORE
However, there has been a “50%” rise “in food and beverage essentials” for the retail giant, which has meant a huge reorientation in purchasing and demand planning. We need to look at alternative sources of procurement, of production, alternative factories, alternative countries. MORE
If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard procurement software tool that allows you to order lots of widgets and receive them over a specified period of time. MORE
One of the things I most look forward to when attending the RILA Supply Chain conference is all of the great retail global logistics & supply chain professionals and information to be found assembled all in one place. MORE
retailers are proclaiming 2019 as the “apocalypse”—nearly 9,500 stores have closed their doors this year. But brick and mortar retailers may find a reprieve from the negative rhetoric this holiday season. Some retailers even play a role in sustainability education. MORE
Does the vast potential of this promising technology mean that companies of all sizes and stages should be rebuilding their responsible sourcing systems from the ground up to include it? Walmart launched a pilot program with IBM to record sourcing and supply chain data on the blockchain. MORE
This ebook reveals the findings of a survey of 250 retailers focusing on the state of global sourcing and supply chain management, it reveals how retailers still have a long way to go to better streamline communication and simplify their operations MORE
Guest post by a former UPS colleague and now independent consultant with a particular specialty in India, e-commerce and retail. For more on Raghu and how to contact him with questions, sources etc. There has been a sea change in the Indian Retail landscape over the past ten years. MORE
The eCommerce, retail and fashion industry seem to get asignificant hit. Retailers, large and small are experiencing falling footfall across their brick-and-mortar and digital presence. Listed below are some of the key strategies that retailers must plan on leveraging, now. MORE
And what does it mean in practical terms for retailers? The Blockchain Opportunity for Retailers. This is all very interesting, but what does blockchain signify for retailers? In fact, Walmart are already using it to track down contaminated food sources to ensure customer safety. MORE
Omni-channel is transforming retail transportation’s supply chain and logistics processes. Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. But what are some of the unintended consequences retailers are experiencing by jumping in without a plan? MORE
When comparing today's retail environment with the past, it isn't surprising that the industry remains focused on improving visibility in the supply chain (again MORE
When most people think about the retail sector, they think about front-end selling. Without the back-end supply chain, however, retailers would have nothing to sell. Manufacturers would supply retailers, who would then resell the goods to consumers — therefore dealing with complaints or queries from the end consumer. 2] He writes, “Without a doubt, the biggest ongoing trend changing supply chain management is the retail convenience revolution. MORE
Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. Back to the origins, the Sourcing Offices have been developed by retailers for two main reasons: #1 Gather demands coming from various entities within a same group. MORE
Using the Gartner Demand Planning five stage maturity scale, analyst Mike Griswold estimated on a recent call that retailers as a group averaged just 2.3 In this stage, retailers hire demand planners to create more accurate forecasts by using point-of-sale data and online transaction history. MORE
Demand Forecasting & Supply Chain Planning E-commerce, micro-consumer segments and other market trends are pushing retail supply chains operating on old platforms and spreadsheets to the limits. o9 Solutions April 14, 2020 Retail Planning Solutions Integrated Merchandise Planning Digital age solutions that add amazing visibility, speed and intelligence to your product innovation related decision making processes. Retail Planning Solutions MORE
An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. Therefore, an omnichannel retail strategy must become the new standard business model for companies wanting to remain competitive. MORE
Market & Consumer Insights Clustering and market Segmentation Size & Share by Segment Consumer Intelligence Competitive Intelligence Store Intelligence Key Risk & Opportunity Insights Tell us your most challenging retail use cases and experience it on o9’s platform Request a demo that will highlight the capabilities that matter to you First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone number Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. MORE
In my last blog , I talked about how consumer demands for a larger and more immediate selection of products are forcing retail businesses to become supply chain professionals. You don’t have to be a retail supply chain expert. Using technology for retail capacity building. MORE
Normally, by this time of year, retailers are well into their planning for the end-of-year holiday season. As Shea notes, “Between disruptions to manufacturing and supply chains and shifts in consumer behavior and purchase decisions, the retail industry will continue to be hit on both the supply and demand sides.” These retailers had been investing in ways to win back customers. ” Fashion retailers are also suffering. MORE
It’s a new year and retail is moving faster—finally we’re seeing retailers looking in the right direction—up. So, take five, grab a cup of coffee and read on for my predictions of what the end of a decade in retail has in store. What are your retail predictions for 2019? MORE
But in the world of retail transportation, very few shippers have the ability to be flexible with their deliveries. However, as the retail industry evolves and changes to meet the demands for the modern consumer, that is exactly what retailers look for from their suppliers. MORE
Brick-and-mortar retailers continue to declare bankruptcy at an alarming rate. Ben Unglesbee ( @Ben_RetailDive ) and Cara Salpini ( @CaraSalpini ) bluntly write, “Last year was a dismal one for certain retailers. Those ‘certain’ retailers include ones with a lot of debt, that depend on malls and whose business is especially susceptible to the explosion of Amazon online and off-price sellers in the physical world. Bad retail is dead.”[2]. MORE
Retail history is littered with has-been megastars. Keeping your ear to the ground and staying on the front foot of retail technology is key to survival. We share our views on the future of retail tech. How Changing Consumer Expectations Have Altered Retail. Rewind to 1850 and local shops and markets were the only retail option providing essential goods to people who lived nearby. As mass market retail took hold, shopping options expanded. MORE
Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! You need to source for products to sell at wholesale prices to your retail customers. Sourcing Consultant. Introduction. MORE
But emerging technology is now beginning to create new ways to think about sourcing risk, which in the past has been a very manual, encumbered process. This has caused banks to look at the flow of activities in the “source chain”, which refers to the way that third parties use bank data for different opreations. Today, this end to end sourcing process has literally hundreds of different steps in the process. Let’s examine the source chain in more detail. MORE
When it comes to supply chain excellence, particularly in the retail sector, there is one behemoth dominating the landscape: Amazon. The online retailer’s most recent patent focuses on drone technology, and would involve drones delivering packages with parachutes. MORE
Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2015
Omni-channel is transforming retail transportation’s supply chain and logistics processes. Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. But what are some of the unintended consequences retailers are experiencing by jumping in without a plan?
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2015
Omni-channel is transforming the supply chain and logistics processes of retailers, especially their transportation processes. But many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, siloed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. What are some of the unintended consequences retailers are experiencing by jumping in without a plan?
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Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
If you are buying widgets, there are many ways to make your purchase, from going to a retail location, ordering online or using a standard procurement software tool that allows you to order lots of widgets and receive them over a specified period of time.
Gravity Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Sourcing: Mitigate risk during periods of supply chain disruption, such as those caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, by using digital technology. . The post Sourcing – What You Need To Know About Coronavirus Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.
The Network Effect
MARCH 25, 2016
” Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. “The in-sourcing and custom development is a painstaking process, but one McNamara says is necessary before the retailer can begin analyzing its supply chain for sales and customer trends and better allocate resources across the enterprise. Source: “Target CIO Adds Custom Apps…” CIO.com. The post Is “In-Sourcing” the Answer to Rigid, Enterprise Software?
Kinaxis
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
However, when it comes to the efficiency of today’s retail supply chain management techniques, controversy is replaced by admiration as international clothiers boast operations efficient enough to accurately anticipate demand in one of the world’s most rapidly changing industries.
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Supply Chain 24/7
DECEMBER 7, 2017
This ebook reveals the findings of a survey of 250 retailers focusing on the state of global sourcing and supply chain management, it reveals how retailers still have a long way to go to better streamline communication and simplify their operations
KEPLER Consulting
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. Back to the origins, the Sourcing Offices have been developed by retailers for two main reasons: #1 Gather demands coming from various entities within a same group.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 10, 2015
I thought about the transition from “push” processes to greater use of demand pull in replenishment; how retailers are sharing downstream POS data with their suppliers to develop a more efficient supply network; how multi-echelon inventory optimization […]. On Saturday I engaged in a rare weekend activity for myself – I actually thought about supply chain.
o9 Solutions
APRIL 14, 2020
Market & Consumer Insights Clustering and market Segmentation Size & Share by Segment Consumer Intelligence Competitive Intelligence Store Intelligence Key Risk & Opportunity Insights Tell us your most challenging retail use cases and experience it on o9’s platform Request a demo that will highlight the capabilities that matter to you First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone number Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
o9 Solutions
APRIL 14, 2020
Demand Forecasting & Supply Chain Planning E-commerce, micro-consumer segments and other market trends are pushing retail supply chains operating on old platforms and spreadsheets to the limits. o9 Solutions April 14, 2020 Retail Planning Solutions Integrated Merchandise Planning Digital age solutions that add amazing visibility, speed and intelligence to your product innovation related decision making processes. Retail Planning Solutions
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Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 6, 2019
When comparing today's retail environment with the past, it isn't surprising that the industry remains focused on improving visibility in the supply chain (again
Supply Chain Network
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
One of the things I most look forward to when attending the RILA Supply Chain conference is all of the great retail global logistics & supply chain professionals and information to be found assembled all in one place.
Repl Group
JULY 1, 2019
Retail history is littered with has-been megastars. Keeping your ear to the ground and staying on the front foot of retail technology is key to survival. We share our views on the future of retail tech. How Changing Consumer Expectations Have Altered Retail. Rewind to 1850 and local shops and markets were the only retail option providing essential goods to people who lived nearby. As mass market retail took hold, shopping options expanded.
SupplyShift
JUNE 19, 2019
Does the vast potential of this promising technology mean that companies of all sizes and stages should be rebuilding their responsible sourcing systems from the ground up to include it? Walmart launched a pilot program with IBM to record sourcing and supply chain data on the blockchain.
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EMERGE App
JULY 11, 2018
Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! You need to source for products to sell at wholesale prices to your retail customers. Sourcing Consultant. Introduction.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 11, 2020
When most people think about the retail sector, they think about front-end selling. Without the back-end supply chain, however, retailers would have nothing to sell. Manufacturers would supply retailers, who would then resell the goods to consumers — therefore dealing with complaints or queries from the end consumer. 2] He writes, “Without a doubt, the biggest ongoing trend changing supply chain management is the retail convenience revolution.
Supply Chain Brain Podcast
JULY 24, 2019
Are manufacturers, retailers and brands serious about providing sourcing visibility to ensure ethical supply chains? And are consumers willing to pay for it
ToolsGroup
MAY 1, 2018
Using the Gartner Demand Planning five stage maturity scale, analyst Mike Griswold estimated on a recent call that retailers as a group averaged just 2.3 In this stage, retailers hire demand planners to create more accurate forecasts by using point-of-sale data and online transaction history.
Kinaxis
APRIL 26, 2017
When it comes to supply chain excellence, particularly in the retail sector, there is one behemoth dominating the landscape: Amazon. The online retailer’s most recent patent focuses on drone technology, and would involve drones delivering packages with parachutes.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 21, 2015
Sourcing to low cost destinations is not a new development and Bangladesh has been a favored destination of apparel brands and retailers. This incident, and three others during 2013-14, challenged the sourcing strategies of large […].
Vinculum
APRIL 21, 2020
The eCommerce, retail and fashion industry seem to get asignificant hit. Retailers, large and small are experiencing falling footfall across their brick-and-mortar and digital presence. Listed below are some of the key strategies that retailers must plan on leveraging, now.
Supply Chain Nation
MAY 14, 2020
Setting the right price has always been a complex question for fashion retailers. On the one hand, a high price will risk losing customers – according to McKinsey , customers will not return to a retailer if prices are more than 30% higher than competitors.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Brick-and-mortar retailers continue to declare bankruptcy at an alarming rate. Ben Unglesbee ( @Ben_RetailDive ) and Cara Salpini ( @CaraSalpini ) bluntly write, “Last year was a dismal one for certain retailers. Those ‘certain’ retailers include ones with a lot of debt, that depend on malls and whose business is especially susceptible to the explosion of Amazon online and off-price sellers in the physical world. Bad retail is dead.”[2].
CH Robinson Transportfolio
APRIL 30, 2019
In my last blog , I talked about how consumer demands for a larger and more immediate selection of products are forcing retail businesses to become supply chain professionals. You don’t have to be a retail supply chain expert. Using technology for retail capacity building.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
APRIL 30, 2019
In my last blog , I talked about how consumer demands for a larger and more immediate selection of products are forcing retail businesses to become supply chain professionals. You don’t have to be a retail supply chain expert. Using technology for retail capacity building.
Cerasis
OCTOBER 5, 2018
An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. Therefore, an omnichannel retail strategy must become the new standard business model for companies wanting to remain competitive.
Enterra Insights
MAY 20, 2020
Normally, by this time of year, retailers are well into their planning for the end-of-year holiday season. As Shea notes, “Between disruptions to manufacturing and supply chains and shifts in consumer behavior and purchase decisions, the retail industry will continue to be hit on both the supply and demand sides.” These retailers had been investing in ways to win back customers. ” Fashion retailers are also suffering.
Logistics Trends and Insights
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Guest post by a former UPS colleague and now independent consultant with a particular specialty in India, e-commerce and retail. For more on Raghu and how to contact him with questions, sources etc. There has been a sea change in the Indian Retail landscape over the past ten years.
JDA software
JANUARY 8, 2019
It’s a new year and retail is moving faster—finally we’re seeing retailers looking in the right direction—up. So, take five, grab a cup of coffee and read on for my predictions of what the end of a decade in retail has in store. What are your retail predictions for 2019?
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Today I want to talk about an important concept in retail–Distributed Order Management (“DOM”). However delivering a seamless customer experience is a challenge for most retailers. Retail SaaS Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Planning cloud retail
NC State SCRC
JANUARY 27, 2018
But emerging technology is now beginning to create new ways to think about sourcing risk, which in the past has been a very manual, encumbered process. This has caused banks to look at the flow of activities in the “source chain”, which refers to the way that third parties use bank data for different opreations. Today, this end to end sourcing process has literally hundreds of different steps in the process. Let’s examine the source chain in more detail.
SupplyShift
DECEMBER 18, 2019
retailers are proclaiming 2019 as the “apocalypse”—nearly 9,500 stores have closed their doors this year. But brick and mortar retailers may find a reprieve from the negative rhetoric this holiday season. Some retailers even play a role in sustainability education.
Zipline Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2019
But in the world of retail transportation, very few shippers have the ability to be flexible with their deliveries. However, as the retail industry evolves and changes to meet the demands for the modern consumer, that is exactly what retailers look for from their suppliers.
Repl Group
JANUARY 31, 2019
And what does it mean in practical terms for retailers? The Blockchain Opportunity for Retailers. This is all very interesting, but what does blockchain signify for retailers? In fact, Walmart are already using it to track down contaminated food sources to ensure customer safety.
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