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Retail Changes Driven by Omnichannel
When the future of retail is discussed, there's no denying the impact of the omnichannel consumer. The brick & mortar store of the past is now becoming an additional distribution point for on-line orders, as an example of one major disruption to its traditional role.
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Addressing eProcurement Challenges
eProcurement vendors have made a lot of promises to supply chains, but are they delivering? Well, there are indeed many challenges, not the least of which is selecting a provider.
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A Boost for the EPCIS Standard
Standards are, in general, a good thing. In the world of supply chains, the Electronic Product Code Information Services standard (EPCIS) has been around for a few years, but is about to get a nice boost that should facilitate improved data exchanges between partners.
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Exciting Facts About the IoT
If you'd like to absorb a few mind-blowing facts about where the Internet of Things is heading, check out the recent article by Bernard Marr on the Forbes site.
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Who'll Be the Same Day Delivery Champ?
As Amazon continues to push the envelope on same-day delivery, it's becoming obvious that one or more of the companies that it partners with will enjoy great success. The question is: who will it be? Uber, or someone else?
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Amazon Takes a Step
Amazon, one of the most prominent names in ecommerce, has taken a step toward becoming an omnichannel presence by opening a brick & mortar location. It's not all that surprising, but what's a bit disconcerting is how closely their store resembles those belonging to companies who Amazon effectively drove out of business.
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How IoT Will Affect What We Do
All sorts of articles have been written about how the Internet of Things (IoT) will affect businesses and consumers. What's been glossed over, though, has been how it will impact the day-to-day work lives of employees.
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The In-Store Fulfillment Challenge
The omnichannel customer has driven a ton of changes in the supply chain, from network design to inventory strategy. In-store fulillment, one major component of the omnichannel approach, requires some fine-tuning in order to get it right.
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Utilize Your RFID Data
Visibility may not be the holy grail for the supply chain, but it's close. RFID technology can deliver it to a certain level but can do much more, according to Bill Hardgrave.
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Emerging Technologies for the Supply Chain
Supply chain executives are always looking for an edge, a more efficient process, a better way to get the job done. Emerging technology may have an answer or two.
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