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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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Why You Need a Content Supply Chain

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The answer is simple: they need to focus on their content supply chain and to put their customers to work for them. The Content Supply Chain Issue. Second is the inability to service today’s higher content demand due to much higher retailer and marketing channel needs. Chances are all three are disconnected.

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Ulta Beauty, American Eagle Share How Supply Chain Investments Can Drive the Entire Company

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Supply chain and last mile challenges have been grabbing headlines for months, and executives from Ulta Beauty , American Eagle and others shared their advice on how retailers can turn these troubles into opportunities at the Home Delivery World logistics conference. Ulta’s Three Pillars Connect Supply Chain, Associates and Shoppers.

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Data-Driven Sustainability: How Supply Chain Efficiency and Clienteling Drive More Sustainable Operations and Customer Choices

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From choosing more eco-friendly materials to incorporating energy-saving technologies, these companies have seen the importance of creating better environmental practices and have acted accordingly. Luxury retail brands are making sustainability a priority more than ever before. Sustainability can be highly data-driven.

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Charanga Deploys RFID Technology to Lay Groundwork for Omnichannel Services

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The retailer is aiming to achieve full stock visibility in its supply chain. Charanga will use RFID technology to enable a real-time view of stock in order to optimize product availability across all channels and provide the foundation for omnichannel services including buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) and ship-to-store.

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How Technology Fuels Customer Experience and Brand Value

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At a time when brand interactions bridge both digital and physical shopping, it is increasingly important for retailers to leverage technology to improve customer experiences and create value. Here are a few examples of how technology enhances customer experience and strengthens brand value.

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Preparing Retail Supply Chains for a Post-COVID World

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Many retailers’ supply chains have been hit by the combination of the global pandemic, skyrocketing global logistics costs and the recent dramas in the Suez Canal. What steps do retailers need to take to secure product and supply chains as we move toward a post-COVID world? Demand, Not Supply Chains. Know Where Your Product is.

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