IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By Chris Jones (pictured) EVP, Descartes Systems Group The post Four logistics and transport trends that will shape retail success in 2024 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Everyone knows the retail sector has experienced some tough going over the past couple of years. According to Susan Reda ( @Susan_Reda ), Vice President for Education Strategy at the National Retail Federation, “The U.S. can expect the long tail impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to be felt in the retail industry for months to come.”[1]

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 30, 2024

Wholesale channels are no longer a backup channel for retailers. Smart retailers are planning their wholesale channels just as strategically as they leverage storefronts and e-commerce. Optimize inventory productivity across all channels with JustEnough v2023.4 In our latest release, JE 2023.4,

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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. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. Retail Returns Statistics Demonstrating the Path to Business Growth.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2023

.” Changing consumer behavior is only one trend to which stakeholders in the CPG sector need to watch and respond. ”[2] Below are some of the CPG trends experts believe will continue to affect the CPG sector in 2023. .”[2] ” Jain believes CPG stakeholders must expand their lens to see on an even larger picture.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 15, 2024

Retailers can now quickly sense, predict, and respond to real-time changes in demand to better navigate market uncertainty to achieve maximum profitability. Retailers today need an integrated solution that is agile enough to adapt to even the smallest changes in demand.”

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2019

I’m certain a lot retail executives wish they had the power to stare into a crystal ball and see the future. Such a gift would have spared many of their companies from the consequences of the retail apocalypse. ”[1] If Pitassi is correct, the big question is: What does it mean to be “fit” in the retail sector?

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BlueYonder

JULY 17, 2023

Have you seen the latest Digital Commerce 360’s Fulfillment Trends for Retailers report? The June Strategy Insights Report is your guide to the latest fulfillment trends. In response, retailers are utilizing search, social media, online marketplaces, and partnerships with drop-shipped vendors.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The big news in retail over the past two decades has been the rise of e-commerce which has resulted in the so-called retail apocalypse. Daphne Howland ( @daphnehowland ) reports any eulogies being written about brick-and-mortar retail’s demise are premature. Retail trends. ” Trend 2. E-commerce.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In our recent GlobalTranz 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook white paper, our experts review some of the factors that will shape logistics in the coming year and beyond. It covers macro trends in the LTL, Truckload and Managed Transportation Service sectors and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This is not only true for manufacturers and retailers, but for logistics service providers (LSPs) too. Read more Technology Trends in 2021 and Beyond. The post Technology Trends in 2021 and Beyond appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. How is technology helping logistics service providers meet the.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 22, 2024

Shoptalk is one of the more enjoyable conferences in the retail world. We had the opportunity to meet new retailers, old friends, and learn about new technology along the way. Race to the bottom rarely works in the super competitive world of retail. Overall, the event was a big success. AI transforms business.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 19, 2024

The curtains have closed on the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024 Retail’s Big Show, and this year’s event has been extraordinary, with a record-breaking attendance of nearly 40,000 participants from around the globe. Inflation, another hurdle on the retail landscape, prompted a shift in focus towards long-term business growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends. Key Takeaways: 3PL Outsourcing Trends Ben Steffes is Vice President of Managed Services at Coyote Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics provider. Industries included manufacturers, retailers, automotive, food & beverage, CPG and healthcare shippers.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 9, 2024

BOSTON – January 9, 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named a technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Retail Assortment and Management Applications by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The retail sector continues to endure tectonic shifts as business landscapes and consumer behaviors change. First, there was the so-called “retail apocalypse,” then came the pandemic, which was followed by inventory challenges, inflation, and an economic slowdown. Changing consumer behavior is hard to gauge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Today’s article is from FourKites and examines ocean trends for 2021. With summer winding down, we take a look back at the major trends that occurred in ocean shipping in the first half of 2021 and reflect on what your organization can do to proactively prevent major supply chain disruption. To read the full article, click HERE.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

BOSTON and LONDON – November 14, 2023 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named the technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Retail Forecasting and Replenishment (RF&F) by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Two years before the COVID-19 pandemic jolted the retail landscape, Jeff Schmitz ( @JeffreySchmitz4 ). Chief Marketing Officer Zebra Technologies, insisted the retail sector was in the midst of a revolution. It’s undeniable that we’re in the midst of a retail revolution.”[1] Retail Stores Blur with Distribution Centers.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 1, 2022

”[3] Below are some of the trends affecting the food and beverage landscape. Food and Beverage Trends. And Generation Z is maturing into adulthood and will shape trends with its interest in ethical sourcing, sustainability and local food.”[4] Return to Healthy Foods. Footnotes. [1] 10] Ibid. [11] Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2019

Spotting trends, therefore, becomes an essential part of any retailer’s success. More and more retailers are turning to cognitive technologies to help them know their customers better. The Retail industry is now getting in on the action. We know, however, what consumers want and need changes over time. ”[3].

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

The past few years of turmoil in the retail sector have challenged many professionals. The so-called “retail apocalypse” was deepened by the pandemic, then came inventory overload and inflation. ” Many retailers have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to address their fears and lessen their worries.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The business disruption caused by COVID-19 has resulted in four out of five (82%) retailers changing their approach to stock management and is driving five retail supply chain trends.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2024

The shift to omni-channel selling has created many challenges for retailers across their order management and fulfillment operations. How are retailers addressing these challenges? To answer that question, Blue Yonder recently commissioned Gatepoint Research to conduct a survey 1 of senior retail decision-makers.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With the advent of globalization, the Internet, and more recently, the proliferation of mobile technology into every aspect of our lives, there has been a remarkable shift in the world of retail from a product-centric to customer-centric model. What is Lean Retail? The impact of lean retail on supply chain management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. Learn More About the 5 Trends Shaping Logistics.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

BOSTON and LONDON – December 12, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce to has been named a technology leader in the in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Intelligent Retail Pricing and Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO) by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

The last twelve months have been another particularly tough year for business all round, not least in the retail space. Read more Editor’s Pick: Three Mega Trends to Look Out for in 2022. The post Editor’s Pick: Three Mega Trends to Look Out for in 2022 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The topic of the microchip shortage dominated media headlines and planning meetings for years. Now, another shortage is creating obstacles on the path to equilibrium in the supply chain: talent.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 3, 2022

E-commerce is a steadily expanding part of the retail space. Omnichannel continues to drive investment in brick and mortar The ancient notion that you have to go digital to become truly … The post 6 Trends Driving E-Commerce Supply Chains Now appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The retail industry is rich with data. Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail. Retailers can apply cluster analysis techniques in different ways to find groups of customers, products, stores, or suppliers that behave similarly. Traditionally, this has been done by ranking the products based on sales performance.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

Correspondent Melissa Repko reports that it might take some time for retailers to figure out how consumers are going to behave over the coming months. ”[2] Nevertheless, she observes, “Retailers are more on edge.” She reports, “Retailers like Best Buy, Party City, Walmart and Wayfair announced layoffs in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2022

Michael Burry’s tweet stated that the supply glut at retail is a result of the Bullwhip Effect and that there will be deflationary pulses from this. Retailers’ Inventories – Just Keep your Returns? The post Inflation in 2022: Is the Bullwhip Effect to Blame for Retail Inventory Glut appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

MAY 19, 2023

Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. That’s why it is important to stay on top of the supply chain planning trends - they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers' needs.

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