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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

"Now that retailers have cleared through the vast majority of excess inventory, they have the opportunity to focus on categories that resonate with consumers," Tarlowe told the WSJ. These include improving the shopper experience, the return process and online purchasing channels. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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Bad habits in retail supply chain planning

The Network Effect

” This is especially true in the world of retail supply chain planning. It drives replenishment across all locations in the supply chain simultaneously. It drives revenue, purchasing and inventory projections within the merchandising teams and finance. The People Speak!/Flickr.

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Alcohol and Addicts: Do retail supply chain planners need a 12 step program?

The Network Effect

Today, Retail Supply Chain Planners are alcoholics of a different ilk. It’s not booze they are addicted too, it’s the order – the purchase and transfer order. It seems like since the beginning of civilization, retail supply chain planners have been focused on ordering product. In short, their habits.

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Procurement Digital Transformation Sets the Stage for Delivering Game-Changing Benefits for Ahlsell

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The 140 year-old company has a strong market position; large volume provides necessary scale and competitive advantages in purchasing, sales, logistics, and business support. These capabilities accelerate retail supply chains, increase efficiency and time-to-market, and improve customer relationships with on-time deliveries.

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ECommerce SEO : How Online Stores Can Drive Organic Traffic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The penetration of the Internet, the economical pricing of the same as well as the ease of networking has led to a growth of mutual trust, confidence as well as ease of purchasing. As per the recent study, more than 60% of the users have been purchasing any product after reading or watching a testimonial. And this is interesting!

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4 Ways to Keep Shipments Moving Smoothly During Annual Leave!

Supply Chain Game Changer

You must think of ways to stop your newly persuaded customers from becoming irritated with any aspect of the purchasing process. In addition to having a solid lineup and effective marketing, you must also consider shipments. Here are a few ways to ensure that shipments run smoothly during periods of high annual leave.