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

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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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2021 State of Holiday Shipping in the US

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The pandemic has largely disrupted holiday shipping in 2021, with a surge in online purchases, record shipping costs, port congestion, and inventory shortage. This can give you a headstart in your process towards making data-backed decisions to optimize their supply chain during the critical Holiday season and beyond.

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Holiday Season Marketing Calendar and Shipping Deadlines [2021]

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Coming to the Holiday season, which accounts for 25% of the total sales per year — 2020 saw a slight increase in sales even when experts predicted it would drop, considering the pandemic’s impact on shoppers’ spend threshold. of total sales. As a retailer, getting holiday spend insights is just one-half of the game.

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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.

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Considering a Multi-Carrier Strategy? 7 Questions to Ask Before Partnering with a Last Mile Delivery Provider

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Fortunately, the labor disputes were resolved before any major disturbance to the economy, but the situation has forced brands — and any business that relies on national carriers — to reconsider their shipping strategy by embracing a multi-carrier approach. How fast and reliable is the delivery service? Is real-time tracking available?

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Rethinking Retail Fulfillment – the key to Navigating a Post-Brexit Supply Chain

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December 31, 2020 marked the end of the Brexit transition period, and whilst many took a sigh of relief, in reality the Brexit effect had only just begun. Many retailers are already experiencing increased tariffs and supply chain snags , putting customer satisfaction at jeopardy.

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2020 Holiday Ecommerce News & Updates [December 2020]

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Published September 14, 2020. Updated December 2, 2020. From the completely unexpected impacts of the coronavirus on ecommerce to the twists and turns of Amazon Prime Day 2020 , this year has introduced a mix of obstacles and opportunities for all brands and retailers. Cyber Week 2020 stats. December 2 update.