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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
It’s no mystery that some of the world’s largest retail chains are struggling to survive. In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy. 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
For decades, from hardware to electronics, textiles, food, household goods, and general merchandise; retailers have been offering lower prices on goods sourced overseas. Retail strategies to mitigate costs. What can retailers do? 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
That’s sort of what retailers are going through right now with the whipsaw nature of the trade war with China. Soon after, realizing the damaging impact on retailers and consumers during the holiday shopping season, he backed the start date off to December 15. 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
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). China Trade Management Global Sourcing Events Supplier & Product Traceability MORE
Just as consumer focus on farm-to-table has increased supply chain transparency within the food retail industry, an increasing focus on what materials, apparel, footwear or furniture are made of, the origin of these materials and manufacturing processes is set to transform fashion retail. In a latest report by Sourcing Journal – 85 percent respondents said transparency is either extremely or very important to their industries’ success. MORE
The modern retail consumer. Digital retailers have changed consumers’ expectations across the entire retail landscape, with convenience and immediate access to almost any product now foremost in consumers’ minds. Gaps in modern retail supply chains. 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
As sustainability becomes increasingly important to many consumers, grocery retailers are challenged with how to keep up with these modern customer demands. From reducing carbon footprints to delivering more personalized inventory assortment based on locally sourced products and more, watch as Fab shares ways grocers can enhance their sustainability efforts while also meeting consumer expectations. Supply Chain fresh retailers grocers grocery series sustainability Video blog 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
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
Retail Shrinkage is a serious retail challenge, especially when its causes can’t be accurately determined. retailers just under $50 billion combined. Paul Trujillo ( @TruPaultx ), a Product Marketing Manager at Informatics, reports, “According to the National Retail Federation, there are five main ways for your supply to disappear.”[1] ” Regardless of how inventory is lost, shrinkage costs retailers a lot of money. 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
The modern retail consumer. Digital retailers have changed consumers’ expectations across the entire retail landscape, with convenience and immediate access to almost any product now foremost in consumers’ minds. Gaps in modern retail supply chains. 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
Check out Introducing Lean In Retail … Start in the Backroom! As consumers the complexity in the retail supply chain is usually oblivious to us. There is a tremendous amount of complexity which Retailers must navigate to provide this experience. The Retail Calendar. MORE
Retailers are also climbing aboard the reshoring trend, with Walmart issuing an open call for U.S. And how does this benefit manufacturers in the retail industry ? Here’s a look at some of the reasons why retailing companies are increasingly bringing manufacturing jobs back home. The Reshoring Initiative lists thirteen separate reasons why retailers can benefit from supporting their project to bring more manufacturing jobs back to America. 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
Omni-channel retailers must be able to leverage their inventory and supply chain visibility more intelligently, or risk being swamped by these “new world orders.” ” (see Retail TouchPoints white paper: Develop an Omni-Channel Competitive Advantage ). 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
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
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
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
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?
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.
Amber Road
APRIL 23, 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). China Trade Management Global Sourcing Events Supplier & Product Traceability
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final delivery, and from raw materials to retail store. Sourcing it from third-party sources is interesting and. IoT-sourced data offers exciting opportunities but in the shipping industry, there’s value within. multiple sources.
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?
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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 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
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.
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.
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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.
Supply Chain Nation
AUGUST 29, 2019
That’s sort of what retailers are going through right now with the whipsaw nature of the trade war with China. Soon after, realizing the damaging impact on retailers and consumers during the holiday shopping season, he backed the start date off to December 15.
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.
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.
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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.
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].
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.
Supply Chain Nation
DECEMBER 10, 2018
For decades, from hardware to electronics, textiles, food, household goods, and general merchandise; retailers have been offering lower prices on goods sourced overseas. Retail strategies to mitigate costs. What can retailers do?
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?
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.
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 […].
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
Supply Chain Nation
JUNE 13, 2019
As sustainability becomes increasingly important to many consumers, grocery retailers are challenged with how to keep up with these modern customer demands. From reducing carbon footprints to delivering more personalized inventory assortment based on locally sourced products and more, watch as Fab shares ways grocers can enhance their sustainability efforts while also meeting consumer expectations. Supply Chain fresh retailers grocers grocery series sustainability Video blog
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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.
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.
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.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
APRIL 18, 2019
The modern retail consumer. Digital retailers have changed consumers’ expectations across the entire retail landscape, with convenience and immediate access to almost any product now foremost in consumers’ minds. Gaps in modern retail supply chains.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
APRIL 18, 2019
The modern retail consumer. Digital retailers have changed consumers’ expectations across the entire retail landscape, with convenience and immediate access to almost any product now foremost in consumers’ minds. Gaps in modern retail supply chains.
AIMMS
MARCH 8, 2016
It’s no mystery that some of the world’s largest retail chains are struggling to survive. In Europe, V&D , a major Dutch department store, and Brantano , a large footwear retailer operating in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, have officially declared bankruptcy.
Enterra Insights
JUNE 25, 2019
Retail Shrinkage is a serious retail challenge, especially when its causes can’t be accurately determined. retailers just under $50 billion combined. Paul Trujillo ( @TruPaultx ), a Product Marketing Manager at Informatics, reports, “According to the National Retail Federation, there are five main ways for your supply to disappear.”[1] ” Regardless of how inventory is lost, shrinkage costs retailers a lot of money.
Logility
JANUARY 18, 2017
Omni-channel retailers must be able to leverage their inventory and supply chain visibility more intelligently, or risk being swamped by these “new world orders.” ” (see Retail TouchPoints white paper: Develop an Omni-Channel Competitive Advantage ).
Adjuno
JULY 9, 2019
Just as consumer focus on farm-to-table has increased supply chain transparency within the food retail industry, an increasing focus on what materials, apparel, footwear or furniture are made of, the origin of these materials and manufacturing processes is set to transform fashion retail. In a latest report by Sourcing Journal – 85 percent respondents said transparency is either extremely or very important to their industries’ success.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 11, 2018
Check out Introducing Lean In Retail … Start in the Backroom! As consumers the complexity in the retail supply chain is usually oblivious to us. There is a tremendous amount of complexity which Retailers must navigate to provide this experience. The Retail Calendar.
Cerasis
JUNE 13, 2017
Retailers are also climbing aboard the reshoring trend, with Walmart issuing an open call for U.S. And how does this benefit manufacturers in the retail industry ? Here’s a look at some of the reasons why retailing companies are increasingly bringing manufacturing jobs back home. The Reshoring Initiative lists thirteen separate reasons why retailers can benefit from supporting their project to bring more manufacturing jobs back to America.
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