Dave Locke, Field CTO at World Wide Technology, explores how retailers can reassess their 2019 strategies and reduce outgoings in an increasingly challenging environment.
Retail Supply Chain Software/Management, Retail Management Software, Retail Warehousing
The term Retail is defined as the sale of goods and services from companies or individuals to the end-consumer. Retailers acquire goods from producers and then sell these goods in-store or on-line via the internet. Retail supply chain software can enhance supply chain efficiency and trading partner collaboration by better connecting product information, processes and trading partners. Retail companies become involved in supply chain management in order to control product quality, inventory levels, timing, and expenses. Retail supply chain software encompasses warehouse & transportation solutions, inventory control, and possibly additional strategic/planning modules, particularly for the larger/volume-based retailers.
Datalogic announces the new Gryphon 4500 Series
Jan 30, 2019 Comments (0)
Datalogic, the automatic data capture and process automation solutions provider, has announced the new Gryphon 4500 series of wireless scanners, a premium level of 2D hand held readers for general purpose applications, that now offers both wireless communications and new wireless battery charging models.
Five key trends shaping the supply chain in 2019
Jan 30, 2019 Comments (0)
By Charlie Pool, CEO, Stowga.
2018 was a turbulent year for most industries - logistics and supply chain was no exception. With Brexit, stockpiling, supply chain problems for big brands, and big name retailers closing stores left, right and centre, the next year is undoubtedly going to be as eventful, if not more so.
The Supply Chain Academy and Leeds Trinity University have signed an agreement to deliver Degree Apprenticeship in supply chain management
Jan 30, 2019 Comments (0)
25 apprentices, including employees of Uniserve, Henry Shein and Royal Mail have enrolled to study for the Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree Apprenticeship over the next three years.
The green (last) mile – sustainability in parcel delivery
Jan 30, 2019 Comments (0)
By Matthew Robertson, Co-CEO, NetDespatch.
Casting my eye over the predictions that the turn of the year brings always offers an interesting insight into which issues are gaining traction in the market.
Report finds retailers must disrupt last mile delivery and slash unprofitable delivery models
Jan 24, 2019 Comments (0)
Capgemini has launched the findings of its global study exploring how retailer investment in ‘last mile delivery’ – the final leg of the online purchase journey before reaching the customer’s hands – is critical to uncover new revenue streams.
UK retailers wasting two million hours every week on competitor price-checking
Jan 24, 2019 Comments (0)
UK retailers are wasting almost two million hours every working week due to ineffective competitor price-checking processes, according to a research report.
What’s in store for retail in 2019? Manhattan Associates makes its top 5 predictions
Jan 24, 2019 Comments (0)
With shoppers becoming ever more demanding and retailers under pressure to deliver the seamless service experience consumers crave, Manhattan Associates, Inc. has identified five key themes it believes are set to dominate the retail agenda in 2019:
Logility merges the art and science of retail planning with new inspiration board, enhanced analytics and digital asset library
Jan 24, 2019 Comments (0)
Logility, Inc., a leading provider of advanced retail planning and collaborative supply chain optimisation solutions, has announced a set of enhanced capabilities available within the Logility Voyager Solutions Retail Optimisation platform.
AMP Clean Energy places Paragon’s logistics software at heart of customer experience transformation
Jan 24, 2019 Comments (0)
AMP Clean Energy, formerly Forest Fuels, a leading biomass wood fuel supplier in the UK, has selected Paragon’s route optimisation software and fleXipod ePOD system to help transform its customer experience.
