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How These Three Pillars Can Soften the Bullwhip Effect in Your Supply Chain

Retail TouchPoints

Supply chain challenges are nothing new, but they are newly in the spotlight as massive consumer delays and shortages affect the shopping public. Trucking and drayage from the port is complicated by varying operating hours, load capacities and labor constraints. Diversify channels to sidestep disruptions.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable. A One-Size-Fits-All Strategy Won’t Work.

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

Retail TouchPoints

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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5 Common Multi-Channel Challenges and How to Overcome Them

SellBrite

Every ecommerce business owner wants to see their business grow and profits increase, but no one likes experiencing the growing pains that so often go hand-in-hand with scaling operations. To succeed in multi-channel, you have to know how you’re going to address these challenges when they appear in front of you.

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It’s Official – Amazon is an Ecommerce Enabler First and a Retailer Second

Retail TouchPoints

With new services like Supply Chain by Amazon and Amazon Shipping joining existing offerings such as FBA and Amazon Lending, Amazon is firmly positioning itself more and more as a tech-powered service company and less and less as a retailer.

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Inventory Management for Scaling ($1M+) Businesses: Techniques You Need to Know Before You Go Bust

BigCommerce

You probably already know how important inventory management is. Inventory ties into every element of your store, from supply, to warehousing , to order fulfilment and customer satisfaction. But, great inventory management can also increase your sales. But, great inventory management can also increase your sales.

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Omnichannel Logistics and Delivery: Good for Shoppers and Retailers Alike

ESW

Not only do shoppers increasingly demand it, but supply chain complexities and costs incentivise brands to embrace new and innovative ways of moving product. It also provides consistent and convenient service across physical and online channels throughout the purchase journey. Omnichannel logistics and delivery are a must-have.