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Ava Ex Machina and the Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Action Blog

This is especially relevant for retailers. Redesigned, retail supply chains, enabled with analytics and augmented reality, are not only meeting, but raising consumer expectations. Copyright 2018 Oracle Corporation. Copyright 2018 Oracle Corporation.

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The Thanksgiving Turkey Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Online shopping alone in 2018 is expected to be over #3.3 So let’s be thankful to all the farmers, retailers, and logistics service providers who run the Turkey Supply Chain and make Thanksgiving possible! © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2018. Check out The Amazing Supply Chain of Your Morning Coffee!

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What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics?

Supply Chain Game Changer

By 2018 alone, same-day delivery and last mile logistics will be valued at more than $1.35 E-commerce is the driving force behind the sudden uptick in last mile logistics, and as explained by Logistics Management, e-commerce is expected to grow to $2.4 trillion by 2018 as well.

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Audria Allies on Advocating for Yourself and Other Women in Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Whether it’s the quick and powerful response to make new vaccines and medications available to more urban and rural communities, or working to end the baby formula shortage —supply chain professionals are working behind the scenes to protect our way of life amidst unprecedented volatility.

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Supply Chain is Tackling Food Waste Like Never Before!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Consumers are demanding more from the companies they buy from, and Supply Chain Management is at the forefront of delivering that increased responsibility. We originally wrote about this topic back in 2014 , when the Globe and Mail first reported that a third of the global food supply is wasted. based on freshness.

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Has Walmart Beat Amazon in E-Commerce Using an Omnichannel Returns Strategy?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Walmart projects a 40-percent growth in online sales throughout 2018, paired with a 3-percent net growth, as to the left, reports Daniel Keyes via Business Insider. Initially tested in 25 stores, the app is set for expansion in 100 more stores in 2018. Precursor 2: Walmart Scales Back Brick-and-Mortar Growth.

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Top ECommerce Order Fulfillment Challenges!

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billion packages in 2018. Managing product returns. Most customers will accept delays if there is a convincing discount. Damaged Products. UPS, FedEx, and USPS, the three leading U.S couriers, delivered almost 13.5 Interestingly, approximately 11% of these deliveries were damaged. This means an estimated 1.5 Damaged brand reputation.