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Digitalization Can Help Mitigate Climate-Related Supply Chain Disruptions

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It’s just the latest example of how extreme weather has taken a toll on the supply chain; the same dramatic dry/wet weather patterns also have increased prices for coffee, nuts and select produce. They hit the supply chain without warning, and businesses are alarmingly vulnerable to them.

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Sunglass Hut Launches Loyalty Program; Tractor Supply Amps up Member Benefits

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Sunglass Hut has debuted a new loyalty program for eyewear enthusiasts, while rural retailer Tractor Supply has enhanced its Neighbor’s Club loyalty program to help members earn more rewards more quickly. The three -tier loyalty program is available both online and in stores at Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply.

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Couche-Tard Deploys Unified Supply Chain and Planning Solution in North America

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will deploy technology from Relex Solutions designed to enhance inventory management and in-stock positions. Integrating these systems will help Couche-Tard improve its merchandising strategy by evolving how space decisions are made as well as how product replenishment is managed throughout the organization.

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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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Composable Commerce Is Playing a Key Role in SiteOne’s Digital Transformation

Composable commerce offers maximum flexibility, enabling your brand to make incremental change, manage multiple brands under one roof, and navigate the complexity of an acquisition approach successfully. This recording is provided by Connected Consumer Series. The discussion was moderated by Adam Blair, Editor of Retail TouchPoints.

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Walmart Acquires Supply Management Platform to Enhance Planning Capabilities

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This purchase matches Walmart’s recent investments in its supply chain and the need to right-size inventory amid changing shopper habits. The retailer also plans to grow its supply chain workforce even though it recently cut 200 jobs elsewhere.

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Canada’s New Supply Chain Bill Creates Obligations for Retailers

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Human rights advocates are applauding Canada’s new supply chain law. Regardless of their industry, companies that meet these criteria must produce annual reports outlining their due diligence measures to identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in their supply chains. The law, which goes into effect Jan.

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