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AI-driven solutions take supply chain planning to the next level

Inside Retail

Supply chain disruption may have become a singularly hot topic in retail circles these past years, but a focus on improving supply chain planning and forecasting is far more than just a passing trend. The post AI-driven solutions take supply chain planning to the next level appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Target Plans Short-Term Profit Margin Hit as it Right-Sizes Inventory for Future Growth

Retail TouchPoints

Target is taking multiple actions to right-size its inventory, including additional markdowns, removing excess inventory and cancelling orders, as it makes room for merchandise including groceries and back-to-school supplies. Target also is revising its sales forecasts, future promotion plans and cost expectations by category.

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Health crisis: what impact on supply management in points of sale?

M19 Retail

The multiplication of choices induced by this model translates into a drop in productivity of the physical store space and an increase in markdowns at the end of the season to sell unsold products. This complexity requires more planning effort than only large data analysis and algorithms using artificial intelligence can help manage.

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Sustainable Supply Chains in 2022 (and Beyond)

Retalon

In short, true supply chain sustainability that minimizes waste while increasing profits can only be possible through the effective use of technology. Let’s take a closer look at how sustainable supply chain management results in efficient, cost-saving operations that are better suited to our current social, and environmental needs.