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Amid back-to-school and holiday shopping supply chain concerns, consumers want improved transparency

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The survey also found that millennials are most concerned about their ability to purchase back-to-school supplies (36 percent) and holiday gifts (42 percent) compared to other generations. It also gives consumers more direct influence in tailoring their unique customer experience.

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Strategies for Direct-to-Consumer Manufacturers

Finale Inventory

E-commerce allows customers to select a retailer they want to purchase a product from and go directly to the manufacturer. Businesses using D2C channels can control the entire selling process, from production to inventory management , order fulfillment and shipping. Brand Autonomy.

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Strategies for Direct-to-Consumer Manufacturers

Finale Inventory

E-commerce allows customers to select a retailer they want to purchase a product from and go directly to the manufacturer. Businesses using D2C channels can control the entire selling process, from production to inventory management , order fulfillment and shipping.

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Defining the Future of E-Commerce! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

The infographic below from Subscriptionly will inform you about the current and future tech trends that will influence the ecommerce sector. In the nearest future, e-shoppers will possibly have their purchased items delivered the same day. Check out Keys to Success in E-Commerce Warehouse Management/Order Fulfillment!

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Understanding E-Commerce Fulfillment: Definition, Process, Resources!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Keys to Success in Warehouse Management/Order Fulfillment! Successful eCommerce businesses all have one thing in common: terrific eCommerce fulfillment. ECommerce fulfillment may not be the thing that gets you excited about your online business. It influenced 83 percent of online shoppers to buy. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Management – the SME perspective

Claritum

The level of understanding of procurement automation within a company influences significantly the adoption. Real-time financial purchasing information for management decisions. Effective and timely order fulfilment. Shorter order cycle times. generation of a purchase order. order delivery.

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The Reality of Automation in Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Direct purchase requests from employees are possible with varying levels of auto-approval. Management can review orders in real-time and spend time on exceptions raised by the system. Risk management is essential and significantly influences supply chain and procurement management. Cost Saving. Risk management.