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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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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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Michaels Wins Educational Supplies Contract for Texas Schools

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Michaels has been awarded an educational school supplies cooperative contract for Texas’ Region 4, an eight -county area in southeast Texas serving more than 1.2 million students. Michaels launched its Makerplace by Michaels marketplace in November 2023 and collaborated with PetSmart for a holiday-themed promotion in December.

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Building Loyalty Without Breaking the Bottom Line: the Dual Shipping Dilemma for Ecommerce Merchants

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With rising fuel prices, supply chain and logistics challenges, and higher labor and production costs, retailers are struggling with how to efficiently deliver a high volume of goods to consumers who have quickly become accustomed to seamless purchasing experiences. As it turns out, this is quite an expensive problem to solve.

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Can Nearshoring Prevent the Next Supply Chain Crisis?

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Just as you don’t start worrying about your hot water heater’s performance until you get shocked by an icy-cold shower, most of us — even inside the retail industry — don’t think about supply chains until they stop working. This is excepting, of course, the professionals tasked with maintaining and operating those supply chains.)

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Best Ecommerce Shipping Supplies

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Learn to ship your products the right way with these tips. The post Best Ecommerce Shipping Supplies appeared first on Ecomdash. Proper packaging is vital to a successful ecommerce business.

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3 Ways SMBs Can Deliver a More Personalized Shipping Experience

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With supply chain disruptions still making headlines, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to remain competitive may contend with inventory challenges and rising rates of theft and damage in the last mile. Here are three ways SMBs can deliver a more personalized shipping experience to build a happier, more loyal customer base.