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Want to Cut the Cost of Fast Fulfillment? It All Starts with Inventory Placement

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“When inventory gets to the last mile, we’re still looking at a shortage of labor, which put the Teamsters in an advantageous position” during the union’s recent contract negotiations with UPS, according to Dr. Thomas Goldsby , Professor and Chair in Logistics in the Supply Chain Management Department of the University of Tennessee.

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Ten competitive strategies of successful retailers

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They put customer requirements at the heart of store operations – whether that’s merchandise, functionality online store functionality, omnichannel retail transactions, returns policy, payment options, in-store service, or tailored loyalty programs. What are ‘frictionless’ processes?

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Retail Trends in 2021 — Overcoming 2020’s Challenges

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Now the store is viewed as a flexible asset, capable of fulfilling a variety of needs: Distribution center supplying inventory to other locations Ecommerce fulfillment Amazon return hub Curbside pickup Private bubble/pod shopping location Retooled for more buying, less shopping Emphasis on health and safety, contactless shopping.