Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This is particularly true for retail supply-chain management. In the past, supply-chain challenges may have redirected consumers to local products. Having made such a switch, are consumers likely to return to old favourites this time? More accurate supply-chain models. Start with the data.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

5G is expected to be a powerful catalyst to disrupt retail operations, from optimizing warehouses and supply chain management to transforming the in-store customer experience through personalization and product engagement. 5G can Drive Consumer Engagement.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

From robotics to artificial intelligence (AI), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to the internet-of-things, the vast majority of organisations either have, or are planning to install automation technology in their supply chain in 2023. In this digital era, data is the currency that drives success.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The company develops specialist software in-house to provide value-added services covering pre-retail, returns processing, fulfilment, wholesale distribution, and transportation. This forms part of ASC’s plans to open a new logistics and fulfilment centre in Bradford, UK in September 2023, and a new site in Poland by the end of 2027.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Sellers that leverage technology solutions throughout their supply chain manage these components much more effectively than those that don’t. Technology gives businesses real-time visibility into every link of their value chain, helping them identify inefficiencies and other issues that impact the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Now, the company aims to create its own e-commerce supply-chain system, incorporating warehousing, transportation, delivery, returns management and, of course, analytics on user behaviour and shopping habits. More sales means more returns . Higher customer expectations .

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 18, 2023

The company develops specialist software in-house to provide value-added services covering pre-retail, returns processing, fulfilment, wholesale distribution, and transportation. This forms part of ASC’s plans to open a new logistics and fulfilment centre in Bradford, UK in September 2023, and a new site in Poland by the end of 2027.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Russel Creedy, group CEO, joined the business in 2001 as supply chain manager and served as GM for Pizza Hut in New Zealand. We were lucky in a way to find David already back in Australia, as Covid saw him return to Australia and his native Queensland… He brings real excitement and energy to our business.”.

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Retail Minded

JANUARY 1, 2024

This strategy is critically important to streamline stock management and avoid carrying excess inventory into the next year – a problem that plagues the majority of supply chain managers. Forecasting Consumer Demands Ahead Of Seasons Retailers must strategically predict consumer demand to plan stock levels and pricing.

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Retail Bound

JUNE 5, 2023

Therefore, ensuring efficient logistics and supply chain management is essential for sustaining the newfound growth. Despite these challenges, a well-planned and executed foray with QVC can provide businesses with substantial returns on investment and increased brand awareness among their target audience.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Supply chains must be agile enough to cope with unexpected gaps in workforces, which involves two levels of contingency planning. The first affects stock inventory management. The second level of contingency planning involves personnel resourcing strategies. 3) Scale up scenario planning.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

From a back-of-house perspective, AI and machine learning technology is also able to power supply chain management and easily detect fraud. These same robots could be connected to in-store analytics, inventory management system[s] and merchandiser plans all powered by AI.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

An expansive multi-tiered supply chain that spans across the globe identifying and addressing recruitment issues of migrant workers in global supply chains requires companies to take a diligent approach to supply chain management.

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 1, 2022

Businesses that employ data-led solutions to streamline supply chain efficiency will reap rewards. Next-generation analytical and planning tools interpret vast volumes of data so that retailers can predict and react to disruptions before they affect inventory levels. Data Shaping the Future of Inventory Management.

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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

It also includes managing returns from customers who may be unhappy with their purchases or have received damaged items. To manage such changes effectively, small business owners must have contingency plans that anticipate sudden fluctuations in supply and demand and prepare for such events accordingly.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Due to the fast-moving nature of the F&B sector, he warned it is difficult to achieve a completely accurate forecast and suggested the most important thing in retail supply chains is to build in agility to be able to deal with a range of scenarios. Better demand planning is needed,” according to another retailer.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 18, 2022

These trends are unlikely to affect just the sale of products and goods being sent to shoppers – we’re also likely to see an increase in products going back into supply chains. As a result of these changing consumer behaviours, 57% of retailers think they’ll face a higher volume of returns in 2022. 1) Think data-first.

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365 Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Meanwhile, others are returning to a more traditional wholesale approach to increase their visibility in the eyes of consumers. It takes investment, put towards everything from logistics and supply chain management, to creating great customer experiences and hiring the necessary talent. Highly publicised.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 21, 2021

For a time, across the globe it seems, policymakers, individuals, families and firms hoped that the development and deployment of a vaccine held the promise of a ‘return to normal’. It can be tempting to cast vaccine deployment as an issue of simple administration – of generating a robust plan and executing it efficiently.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

With a clear understanding of the entire financial flow through order processing, businesses can predict future sales trends, plan for growth and mitigate (or even avoid) potential pitfalls. It helps companies identify and rectify supply chain inefficiencies. It increases forecasting accuracy.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Another instance is back-to-school shopping when children return to the classroom after summer. Understanding these causes enables retailers to better anticipate and plan for seasonal demand. Advanced Planning Peak times can often mean tight deadlines. Let’s look at some examples of seasonal products.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2022

There is no doubt that customers value convenience over sustainability, which is why same-day shipping remains a popular delivery option along with the increasing rate of returns in ecommerce. Developing a sustainable supply chain strategy begins with ethical sourcing and creating a circular economy with healthy business practices.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

One of the most powerful tools you should implement to ensure your long-term success is a retail Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. CRM modules can also help you manage customer complaints and returns more efficiently as well as track the success of marketing campaigns, making sure future ones achieve even greater success.

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I Love Fashion

APRIL 18, 2023

If product sourcing is fast enough, this helps businesses maintain supply chain management, fill up customer demands fast, increase their trustability & satisfaction, and result in more conversions. In What Ways Is Fashion Sourcing Evolving? The fashion industry has a long history of evolving.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2022

According to Oracle’s latest Retail Consumer Study , 53 per cent of consumers plan to shop mostly in-store this holiday season, and an additional 25 per cent plan to shop through a combination of in-store and online channels. Preparing for the rush. New customer expectations.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2020

While brick and mortar stores still play a strategic role in this market vertical, online shopping has skyrocketed, and with $294 billion expected in online home furnishing sales by 2022, retail store owners can no longer afford to miss out on the opportunity to ramp up their cross-channel game plans.

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Retalon

JULY 30, 2019

The report quotes Robert Hetu, VP Analyst at Gartner, who says: “Costly levers such as same-day delivery, free shipping, and free returns are annihilating any gains in revenue, leaving retailers in the red.”. However, a recent Gartner report showed that retailers that offer “too many” options might be spreading themselves too thin.

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Retalon

JULY 30, 2019

The report quotes Robert Hetu, VP Analyst at Gartner, who says: “Costly levers such as same-day delivery, free shipping, and free returns are annihilating any gains in revenue, leaving retailers in the red.”. However, a recent Gartner report showed that retailers that offer “too many” options might be spreading themselves too thin.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2020

The result would have been a shorter shortage period that would throttle down panic buying behavior and ensure a swifter return to baseline demand in this category. The Flour Shortage: How Packaging Impacts Supply Chains. Retail will not return to the “normal” that we were all used to.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

Unsurprisingly, customers facing unexpected charges upon delivery are often refusing to accept deliveries of products, and this is causing 30% of orders to be returned , according to Statista data. Christophe Pecoraro is Managing Director, PFS Europe . Avoiding Reverse Logistics Chaos.

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Retalon

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

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.

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I Love Fashion

JANUARY 19, 2023

Fashion Digital Marketing Agency Planning to start clothing dropshipping online? For that, have a backup plan prepared. Read their privacy policy, terms and conditions, and return policy to understand their way of working and the regulations they follow. But what’s more important is to have your online store run smoothly.

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