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How Did AI Hurt Red Lobster But Help ALDI?

Procurement Insights

Under Kenny, Red Lobster also cut two of its longtime shrimp suppliers— and competitors to Thai Union — to purchase more shrimp from Thai Union at higher costs, according to Red Lobster’s bankruptcy filing. That’s no small feat for an organization with more than 700 restaurants and 170 suppliers worldwide.”

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What’s the Difference Between Fulfillment and Replenishment?

Supply Chain Game Changer

But what does that mean in terms of the Supply Chain? Aside from the demand planning, customer order management, and supplier order management activities associated with Fulfillment most people traditionally think of Fulfillment in the context of the Warehouse or Distribution Centre. Fulfillment.

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Solving the Out of Stock Problem! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

One major area that many retailers struggle with is real-time inventory management. Some other causes include underestimating customer demand, lack of employee training or a supplier not fulfilling expectations or theft. So, what can your business do to put an end to stockouts?

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Summer Barbecue Threat: U.K. Meat Packers and Beer Makers Are Facing a Carbon Dioxide Shortage

Supply Chain Brain

The British Retail Consortium has written to major retailers informing them that drinks and meat supplies could be affected as at least one U.K. gas supplier has had to ration orders. The shortages come as many prepare to party while they follow England’s progress in the football World Cup in Russia.