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Is it Time to Upgrade Your WMS to a Fulfillment Management System?

Retail TouchPoints

Ecommerce has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and warehouses must consistently deliver a seamless, end-to-end consumer experience to remain competitive in this evolving market. Many WMS systems are designed for B2B operations, which typically manage large, recurring orders.

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Analysis: Synergies begin to show after merger of SEA hypermarkets

Inside Retail

Makro, the biggest cash-and-carry operator in Southeast Asia, was already something of a beast in wholesale and retail terms: it operated 154 warehouse-style units with an average size of just under 5,400sqm, selling to both retailers and end consumers in major cities and secondary locations, mostly in Thailand and Malaysia.

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As the squeeze on spending tightens, can AI unlock retail success?

365 Retail

in 2012 to an estimated 5.1% And the rapid consumer shift since towards online will have only intensified the pressure on store-dependent operating models and margins, requiring businesses to align with more digital-centric customer journeys. Analysis of consumer data is key to getting retail right.