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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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Clean Data, Clean Planet: How Online Retailers can use Data Analytics to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Retail TouchPoints

Inflation has tightened margins and supply chain issues have caused havoc with inventory planning. Here are some of the ways retailers can reduce their carbon footprint using new tooling and data analytics: Improving Freight’s Environmental Capabilities. This will diminish unnecessary product journeys and surplus supply.

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ShipBots Review: A Family-owned, Highly-flexible Ecommerce Fulfillment Company

Ecommerce Platforms

ShipBots is an order fulfillment service for ecommerce stores with standard storage and shipping needs. It also offers unique fulfillment options for subscription boxes, retail, Amazon FBA prep, merchandise, and apparel. In the booming industry of 3PL (3rd-party logistics), is ShipBots right for your online store's needs?

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Online retailers have no need to fear returns

Retail Technology Review

For online retailers with an efficient and professional logistics partner, high volume returns should hold no fear says Charlie Walker, marketing director of Berkshire-based supply chain and online fulfillment specialist, Walker Logistics.

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Ahold Online Retailer Takes Majority Stake in Cycling-Oriented Delivery Service

Retail TouchPoints

Ahold Delhaize ’s online retailer operating in the Benelux countries, bol.com , has taken a majority stake in delivery company Cycloon.

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Best 3PL Companies in Canada for Fast Ecommerce Fulfillment

Ecommerce Platforms

The world of ecommerce relies on fulfillment services and methods like self-fulfillment, dropshipping , and 3PL, so at some point, you must choose one to get products to customers. So, during our research, we made sure we only chose 3PL companies with Canadian warehouses and fulfillment centers. Shopify Fulfillment.

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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.