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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. Whenever possible, retailers should price match the cost of the original item.

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Amazon’s ‘Regionalization’ of its U.S. Logistics Network Leads to Reduced Costs, Faster Delivery

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in an effort to reduce delivery costs while maintaining the fast shipping speeds the company is known for, multiple sources report and Amazon has confirmed. Amazon previously operated its fulfillment network on a national level, transporting products across the country as they were ordered, reported the Wall Street Journal.

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Understanding the Operational Side of Flexible Fulfillment Strategies

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90% of consumers view 2-3 day shipping as a baseline expectation. At the same time, costs continue to increase. In response, leading companies are replacing their traditional fulfillment methods with flexible fulfillment strategies. According to McKinsey & Co.,

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Retail Logistics: Boosting Efficiency and Productivity

Retail TouchPoints

Bringing the Bottom-Up Perspective into Focus CollaboMation strives to connect human workers with shop floor technology, creating a smooth interface that harnesses shop floor analytics and bridges any existing gaps that may disrupt operations. It typically includes order placement, inventory picking, sorting, packing and shipping.

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Navigating Cross-Border Land Transport Complexities and Unlocking Growth Opportunities in the Americas

Retail TouchPoints

This transition creates opportunities for freight and logistics companies to enhance their operations and explore new avenues for growth. These investments improved communication and provided data-driven insights to streamline operations and help companies deliver rapid, cost-effective services. In the U.S.,

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Shopping Center Outlook: Why Open Air, Mixed Use and Tech-First Locations Are Hot

Retail TouchPoints

People have been able to travel overseas and to Europe, so what are they looking for? Kampf and Northwood Retail, which operates shopping centers including Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas and Freshfields Village in Kiawah, S.C., If it’s an older demographic, it’s about wellness, leisure and travel,” said Kampf.

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Japanese Digital Marketplaces are Hot! What to Know About Setting Up Shop

Retail TouchPoints

Japanese consumers are extremely savvy, with purchases based on quality, value, packaging, style, reviews and of course, pricing. Japanese consumers are keen to buy cross-border, seeking greater selection and better pricing. Who performs the fulfillment? What aspects of your cost will you build into your pricing?