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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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Purple Names Supply Chain Veteran as COO

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Purple has appointed supply chain veteran Eric Haynor as its COO, effective June 6, 2022. Haynor’s 30 -year career includes his recent role as SVP of Global Industrial Supply Chain at water treatment company Ecolab, Inc.

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Supply Chain Challenges Have Introduced a New Concept into Ecommerce — Inventory Pacing

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Supply chain management is the heart of retail management and has the ability to inform the overall health of a business. As a result, businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace are investing more heavily in supply chain management. Seems simple enough, right?

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Purple Shares Ascend Following Coliseum Capital Management Acquisition Bid

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Purple Innovation has confirmed that investment firm Coliseum Capital Management made an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding capital stock of the digitally native mattress company for $4.35 per share on Sept. The news of the acquisition bid sent shares of Purple soaring to approximately $3.85 when markets opened Sept.

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Crafting Effective Solutions For Retail Supply Chain Management

RetailMinded

Effectively managing a retail supply chain is essential for meeting customer demands and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Tackling retail supply chain challenges is a blend of smart strategies and the right technologies. Supply Chain Visibility: Employ real-time tracking and visibility solutions.

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

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Ahold Delhaize ’s online retailer operating in the Benelux countries, bol.com , has taken a majority stake in delivery company Cycloon. Cycloon’s current management will remain in place following completion of the deal, which is expected in the first half of 2022; financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We

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

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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.