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Can Nearshoring Prevent the Next Supply Chain Crisis?

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“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. Retailers have to right-size consumer expectations.

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Six Principles for Redefining Retail with Responsible AI

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The role of such a committee — consisting of individuals from different departments and backgrounds — extends from supply chain management to customer interaction. An AI committee can actively oversee the ethical deployment of AI in areas like personalized shopping experiences and customer data usage.

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

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But in the midst of today’s current supply chain issues, inflation and fluctuating consumer demand, many retailers are finding themselves in the opposite scenario, with an excess of stock. Take Back Control With Tech-Enabled, End-to-End Supply Chain Management.

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

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that delivers pretty much any item to a consumer with science fiction-style immediacy, retailers remain bound by 21 st -century delivery methods. Unfortunately for retailers, fast fulfillment is rapidly moving from a differentiating “perk” to a consumer expectation. “On Until someone invents a Star Trek -style replicator (“Tea.

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How to Win in the Real-Time Holiday Retail Era

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Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. Last year, COVID-19 lockdowns that restricted shopping at brick-and-mortar stores sent shoppers online. Holiday shopping season is upon us.

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Using Prebuilt Data Models? You Should Be

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Analysis-ready models eliminate the need for manual data engineering, science and analysis, all of which can be time-consuming and prone to error. Supply Chain Management model: This model helps retailers manage their supply chain by tracking inventory levels, logistics and supplier performance.

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Retail Trends in 2021 — Overcoming 2020’s Challenges

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We’re going to skip any in-depth discussion of consumers’ ever-warming embrace of online shopping because it feels more “established than trending,” and because with limited space we want to cover what we believe are more intriguing developments for supply chain professionals. Consumers appreciate the focus on health and safety.