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Delivering on promise and purpose in the retail supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. Promises Ultimately, every consumer wants to know that their chosen retailer is going to meet order promises. So how can retail leaders demonstrate value across the board?

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Retailers' supply chains are in better shape for the holidays

Strategic Sourceror

With another Thanksgiving concluded, retailers are gearing up for the most important time of year: the holiday shopping season. "From a supply-chain standpoint, it's the opposite of last year." A looming work stoppage for rail workers could cause supply chain problems.

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5 Benefits of a POS System!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A smart POS system performs more tasks than simply notifying the consumer. In a larger scale, the point of sale (POS) designates the area of retail sales. The emergence of new POS systems is necessary, given the diversity of payment options and consumer demand.

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Top supply chain trends in retail for 2023

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The COVID-19 pandemic and recent global disruptions have exposed the vulnerability of supply chains, and perhaps no industry felt the impact more than retail. A consensus emerged around the critical need to build more resilient, intelligent supply chains. Automation can liberate the workforce from repetitive tasks.