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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

Retail TouchPoints

But the supply chain disruptions that it exacerbated have not fallen by the wayside as easily as disposable masks did, with the global movement of goods continuing to be impacted by one challenge after another — from war and terrorist attacks to drought. The COVID-19 pandemic has, for all intents and purposes, ended.

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How to Win in the Real-Time Holiday Retail Era

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Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. Last year, COVID-19 lockdowns that restricted shopping at brick-and-mortar stores sent shoppers online. Embrace the Need for Speed .

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How Does Fulfillment by Amazon Work? Everything You Need to Know.

ChannelAdvisor

If you’re going to outsource your fulfillment, Amazon is a pretty safe bet. The e-commerce giant has not only been around the block when it comes to navigating the challenges of fulfillment and last-mile delivery — it pioneered the fast, convenient shipping consumers now expect from every online retailer. Ship to Amazon.

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#RSP20 Webinars Offer Guide for Growth in the New Retail Reality

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers seeking guidance as they look ahead to an uncertain Q4 will find plenty of solid, practical advice in the 2020 Retail Strategy and Planning series of webinars, now available on-demand. Following are brief recaps of the #RSP20 sessions: Online Retailers Must Look to Automation to Support Global Expansion.

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How Does Fulfillment by Amazon Work? Everything You Need to Know.

ChannelAdvisor

If you’re going to outsource your fulfillment, Amazon is a pretty safe bet. The e-commerce giant has not only been around the block when it comes to navigating the challenges of fulfillment and last-mile delivery — it pioneered the fast, convenient shipping consumers now expect from every online retailer. Ship to Amazon.

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How Multi-Location Fulfilment Can Supercharge E-Commerce

ChannelAdvisor

Retailers, on the other hand, face a very different set of problems. Things like supply chain breakdowns, inconvenient warehouse locations, and the challenges of Covid restrictions have put shipping and logistics under extreme pressure. Now it’s time to implement multi-location fulfilment and delivery. This brings us to now.

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How Brands Can Prepare for the Biggest Digital Holiday Season to Date

Retail TouchPoints

2020 has been a year marked by a series of uncertainties. Some brands have tried to get ahead of these changes and take advantage of the rise of online retail sales, while laggards are currently seeing the windfalls of their actions, or lack thereof. Alternative Fulfillment Can Prepare Retail Brands for the Holiday Season.