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Reverse Logistics

Diving Deeper into Reverse Logistics

ReBound Returns

Traditional ideas of reverse logistics are not enough to guide retail brands, retailers and industry professionals to the right path for smarter returns management.

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Sourcing Solutions

Optimistic Business Outlook for Global SMEs: Research

According to Alibaba, SMEs' positive outlook for Q4 2024 and beyond is hampered by certain challenges. Inflationary pressures top the list at 38% of the vote, followed by challenges in marketing and customer acquisition (31%).

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How OEMs Can Optimize Payments to Succeed in D2C

By better optimizing the payments' function, manufacturers can improve their selling relationships and reduce many manual, time-consuming processes.

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Global Purchasing Activity Contracting at Strongest Pace Since December: GEP Index

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index fell to -0.37 in August. This is its lowest level year-to-date (vs. -0.22 in July), signaling the highest level of spare capacity at global suppliers in 2024.

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Only 11% of U.S. Manufacturers Have a Positive Economic Outlook: Research

While nearly half (49%) of U.S. manufacturers expect a recession to hit in 2025, most are overlooking straight-forward opportunities to lower their costs and drive profitability ahead of a down market, according to Caddi.

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E-Commerce Solutions

Loop Launches Order Tracking for a Post-Purchase Experience

The solution allows merchants to create custom tracking pages for their customers that best reflect their brand, further building consumer trust and transparency.

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Supply Chain Visibility

81% of Industrial Companies Say SaaS Will Become Standard for PLM

Aras releases latest findings from its report, “Spotlight on the Future 2024,” revealing that cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) is fast becoming the dominant deployment model for enterprise PLM.

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Labor Shortages Lead to Revenue Losses for U.S. Manufacturers

Visual Components

Four-in-ten organizations (39%) have cited revenue losses as a key long-term consequence of the labor shortage. This is according to new research by Visual Components of manufacturing decision-makers in the U.S.

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Considerations for an Optimized Waste Governance Strategy

Having a robust waste governance strategy in place that incorporates sustainable practices across the product value chain and company operations offers multiple advantages to a business

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How Manufacturers Gear Up for the Holiday Rush: Alexis Asks

As one might expect, a significant portion of annual sales often occurs in just a few weeks. So how does a manufacturer actually prepare?

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Project Management Software

Quickbase Launches Work Management Platform

Combining pre-built, customizable solutions called Pro Apps, templates and AI-powered app building capabilities, Quickbase’s Work Management for Manufacturing addresses many of the most common data-driven use cases.

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Sourcing Solutions

Meeting the Demands of Social Media Trends

By augmenting human capabilities with intelligent technologies, retailers can efficiently respond to demand spikes and optimize supply chain operations before products reach store shelves.

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