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Can Nearshoring Prevent the Next Supply Chain Crisis?

Retail TouchPoints

“While we’ve returned to some sense of normalcy, the VUCA [volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous] proposition has become a reality,” said Dr. Thomas Goldsby, Professor and Chair in Logistics in the Supply Chain Management Department of the University of Tennessee. We’re now battle-tested.”

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A 5-Point Action Plan to Build an Environmentally Friendly Supply Chain for Your Business in 2022

Retail TouchPoints

Reducing carbon emissions by remapping the sourcing mix closer to where the demand lies increases flexibility in the business and minimizes the risk of supply chain disruptions. Creating a unified customer experience across multiple sales channels (B2B and B2C) ensures greater visibility and increases sales opportunities.

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The New Toolkit for Supply Chain Agility

Retail TouchPoints

In addition, always-on, cross-device shopping behaviors mean consumers are taking their shopping across borders and, in turn, they’re asking more of already strained supply chains. Experts agree that the supply chain has more impact on the customer experience than ever before.

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Old is the New New: How to Take Control of Retail Fundamentals Ahead of Peak Season

Retail TouchPoints

Heading into the 2022 peak season, everything old is new again. While many are struggling with excess inventory, the trend has publicly impacted business at some of the biggest chains. Take Back Control With Tech-Enabled, End-to-End Supply Chain Management.

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India’s DTC boom: Fuelled by technology and Millennials

Inside Retail

Estimates suggest that India is now home to over 800 DTC companies, with the ecosystem’s market value reaching about US$12 billion in 2022. Technological innovations have streamlined supply-chain management and warehouse operations.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

Luxury brands aim to create a customer experience that is seamless and consistent across physical stores, online platforms, mobile apps, and social media. Luxury brands prioritise the customer experience in their digital transformation efforts.

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Inside Walmart’s Expanding Last Mile Strategy: Employee Empowerment, Automation and Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

The program also supports degrees in business, technology, supply chain management and other fields. As more clients use Walmart GoLocal,” said Dunn, “we’re able to better densify the last mile, providing superior customer experiences for both Walmart customers and Walmart GoLocal clients.”.