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5 Trends in Supply Chain Analytics and Optimization in 2021

Here are several trends that should be on the radar of companies that develop in-house supply chain optimization models or make industrial supply chain management software.

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Eastern European Payment Practices Suggest Difficult, Yet Hopeful Year Ahead

Despite the unprecedented challenges of this year, businesses in Eastern Europe are expecting quicker domestic rebounds, while the global economy is likely to face a slower recovery.

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8 Ways to Make Sure Your Shipping is Effective and Cost-Efficient

Here are eight ways you can start making gains in efficiencies and cost, so your business thrives for the next decade-plus.

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4 Ways to Improve Distribution Logistics in Post-COVID-19 Reality

Improving distribution logistic takes strategic planning and implementation, but it can be done.

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The Perfect Reverse Logistics Storm : Why Efficiency Matters More Than Ever

There are steps companies can take right now to begin improving efficiency and dealing with the sharp impact caused by increased online sales upon reverse logistics operations.

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Bringg Survey Uncovers Top Pain Points Across Enterprise Retail in 2020

When it comes to pain points associated with delivering on time, retailers reported the number of driver available (29%), dispatch and routing issues (20%) and travel distance between warehouse, retail location, etc. and delivery point (19%).

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5G Makes its Way to Retail

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Verizon and Deloitte partner for a 5G-enabled platform to tap real-time data in stores to better prepare for customer experiences.

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Prologis Survey Details Top 5 Forces Driving Demand in Logistics

The shift from just-in-time to just-in-case supply chains could drive inventories up by 5-10% or more.

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Gartner Survey: 87% of Supply Chain Professionals Plan to Invest in Resilience in Next 2 Years

The survey says nearly 45% of survey respondents think that their customers favor low pricing over domestic sourcing and production.

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Romance is in the Air: Valentine’s Day Spending to Reach $21.8B

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, people still plan on celebrating Valentine's Day.

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Retail Imports Expected to Reach Monthly Records in 2021

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Retail container ports will see monthly import records in 2021.

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Top 10 Predictions for Supply Chains in 2021

Moving forward, those organizations who adopt analytic automation will stand out from the competition and experience true digital transformation.

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