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AI Robotics will Drive the Future of Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

Supply chains have always been critically important. When retailers invest correctly, logistics presents the opportunity for not only hard cost savings but long-term value creation as organizations find innovative ways to deliver products into the hands of consumers. At the same time, the labor pool disappeared practically overnight.

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Five simple ‘health check’ questions which can help unlock supply chain efficiency and resilience

Retail Technology Review

Covid-19 has placed global supply chains under unprecedented levels of disruption and uncertainty. From consumers’ stock-piling commodities that left supermarket shelves empty, to supply issues of healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the Supply Chain has never been under the spotlight so much as it gains new found respect.

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Woodland Group launches 360 digital supply chain platform to complement its capabilities, network and owned assets across the globe

Retail Technology Review

Woodland Group has launched its new digital platform, Woodland Online, delivering full supply chain management from online quoting and booking, to tracking, reporting, WMS and supplier integration, stock and PO management.

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4 Ways Brands Can Prepare Their Email Marketing Program for BFCM

Retail TouchPoints

Between inflation, increased marketing costs — especially paid ads — seasonal shipping costs surcharges and potential supply chain disruptions, finding every last opportunity to increase profits during the busiest time of the year is critical for brands.

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Metapack and Manhattan Associates team up to provide retailers with frictionless access to a complete suite of supply chain and delivery solutions

Retail Technology Review

Metapack, the eCommerce delivery technology provider, has launched its direct External Parcel Integration (EPI) with Manhattan Associates, the supply chain and omnichannel commerce technology provider.

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Leader at major UK logistics provider warns supply chain resilience critical to Christmas cheer this festive period

Retail Technology Review

An executive at one of the UK’s largest multi-modal logistics platforms has warned that a surge in online demand for goods this Christmas as a result of the pandemic will test supply chains to the limit in the lead up to the festive period.

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The Rise of Shopper Promiscuity Calls For a New Approach to Market Research and Marketing

Retail TouchPoints

A whopping 84% of home fitness equipment shoppers said they consulted online retail sources on the purchase journey, with 57% saying that the information they found was influential. A CPG product like household cleaning supplies didn’t see nearly the same levels of usage and influence.

Marketing 274