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Delivering on promise and purpose in the retail supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. Promises Ultimately, every consumer wants to know that their chosen retailer is going to meet order promises. So how can retail leaders demonstrate value across the board? Simple: communicate!

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Key Benefits of Increased Visibility in Last Mile Delivery!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Last-mile delivery visibility is key to business success. Moreover, 47% of customers refuse to even place a second order with a business with poor delivery visibility. Predictive visibility.

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4 Route Planning Trends and Innovations!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Additionally, Google Maps offers an option for quick reroutes by factoring in accidents and traffic snarl-ups in real-time, making it one of the most efficient tools in route planning. While this trend has been around for some time now, its uptake in 2022 and beyond is likely to rise with the rollout of the 5G network.

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How to Do More With Less in Your Last Mile Service!

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While these changes include the promise of good consignee experiences, shippers also need more from their 3PL and logistics provider partners, including better delivery SLAs, lower pricing, more convenient pickup, visibility into delivery progress, and more. Are you using software to increase efficiency across the entire supply chain?

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Retail Startup Tips When Choosing a Shipping Solution!

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It’s a great time to capitalize on some of the trending ideas like the Amazon Prime Air service that will deliver packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less using small AI-enabled drones for delightful delivery experiences. This is the time online retail businesses need to optimize and improve their supply chain and logistics processes.

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Strategies to Survive the Peak Season Fulfillment Surge!

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Instead of waking to a real Christmas horror, ensure your supply chain is capable of handling peak demands by understanding the problem with poor peak season planning, how the right strategies build optimization, and by applying these nine critical best practices. Fulfillment becomes more time-sensitive as the season progresses.

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What is the Warehouse Role in Fulfilment?

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The Bible records Egyptian people storing the surplus of agricultural goods so that they could be used in times of famine. However, warehousing itself is usually limited to storing an inventory for a certain period of time and does not include additional services. These are supplied elsewhere in the fulfilment process.