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Sourcing & Procurement

Taking Stock of Inventory

Although an inability to influence supplier behavior might seem like a major barrier to a lean operation, it’s possible to overcome this by thinking differently about this issue.

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How Retailers Can Better Manage the Delivery Expectations of Consumers

To alleviate some of the pressure on delivery, here are some things retailers can consider to ensure they’re doing everything in their power to get orders to customers quickly and efficiently.

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3 Stages for Getting Your Supply Chain from Recovery to Resilience

Know the importance of simplicity during recovery, discovery and building resilience. That way, when the next set of supply chain disruptions come to knock you down, you can work through or around the disruption faster, better and smarter.

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COVID-19, One Year Later: Economy ‘Has Come a Long Way’

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NRF forecast that 2021 retail sales – excluding automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants – will grow between 6.5-8.2% over 2020 to $4.33-4.4 trillion.

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Why BOPIS 2.0 is the Future of Retail

If retailers implement an effective BOPIS strategy, then they can look to future-proof their business and be prepared for any uncertainties that the future may hold.

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COVID-19, One Year Later: How DMV Closures Impacted Last-Mile Delivery

As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) forces DMVs to close, many are left wondering how this will impact last-mile delivery as more consumers begin to shop online for everyday essentials.

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What’s Behind the Semiconductor Shortage in the Automotive Space

Supply chain visibility will continue to be important in the year ahead for the automotive sector and others that employ semiconductors and electronics components.

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Top 6 Global Logistic Technology Trends in 2021

Improving mobility and productivity is a goal for almost all logistic companies in the last few years. This target can be achieved with innovative decisions and complicated approach.

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L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Logistics Fails

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna share personal experience with regards to the last-mile, and how lack of credibility from some e-commerce sites continues to "prank" its consumers.

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PICKUP Raises $15M to Meet Omnichannel Delivery Demand

The company will use the latest funding round to expand its geographic reach and scope of services, further accelerating its rapid growth.

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Survey Shows Gradual Supply Chain Recruitment Recovery

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Nearly 51.6% of respondents anticipate that their teams will hire moderately and for replacement roles in 2021.

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64% of Small Manufacturers Anticipate Growth as Business Confidence Rebounds to Pre-COVID-19 Levels

Suppliers and small manufacturers showed a significant rebound in business confidence for manufacturers, with 56% reporting a mild to strong increase in business, compared to the same time last year.

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