Omnichannel Retail is a multichannel approach to sales that seeks to provide the customer with a seamless shopping experience whether the customer is shopping online from a desktop or mobile device, by telephone or in a bricks and mortar store. “I want us to stop talking about digital and physical retail as if they’re two … More Omnichannel Retail : Pains and benefits
Year over year, global holiday sales increase. While price remains shoppers’ primary driver, options that save time and provide added value like free shipping also win. Everyone is happy when sales are strong of course but retail’s busiest times of the year can also put a magnifying glass to any slow-downs or errors in the supply … More How a Proactive Supply Chain Benefits Retail
As international trade volumes grow and competition for winning and keeping customers climbs, so does the business of third party logistics (3PLs) providers who deliver goods damage-free, accurately, on-time and cost efficiently. To compete, 3PLs must be specialists in transportation, warehousing and integrated operation services that are customized to their customers’ needs. To thrive, they … More How a Proactive Supply Chain Benefits 3PLs
In a context where the pace of change is accelerating, agility is key to a successful Supply Chain. To achieve this, executives must take a proactive approach to managing their supply chain. This is now possible thanks to the ability of collecting and analyzing critical information in real time. Anticipation is key to achieving quality … More Essential Components of Operational Intelligence
Corporate to Store involves the movement of all data, transactions and processes between corporate office and its retail outlets. Processes that run across end-to-end from the corporate central office to the stores include ordering, delivery, store replenishment, promotional campaigns, etc. Data exchanges would include orders, end of day reports, new prices and items lists, marketing … More Retail corporate to store processes: Business value in having a proper data exchange infrastructure
Integration and Analytics in Supply Chain 