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Mastering the Unexpected: Four Essential Tactics to Handle Unpredictable Events in Retail

Locus

As per research by supply chain dive , 59% of retail participants that were surveyed told that they would hike pricing to mitigate impact from supply chain disruptions and 36% said they were taking a margin hit to keep price levels. Today’s dynamic environments require adaptable routing strategies to keep pace and minimize disruptions.

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FourKites summit covers positive environmental impact

Logistics Business Magazine

The half-day event will be broadcast live from Amsterdam on 9th March 2022 and be streamed to participants worldwide. According to a survey by Reuters and FourKites, 84% of European supply chain leaders are either increasing or staying focused on their sustainability commitments.

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Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains

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Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

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Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpoâ„¢ 2023 Highlights: A Human-Centric Approach to Unlocking Productivity

Locus

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo has once again, exceeded our expectations, leaving us inspired and engaged We had some thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders on the latest industry dynamics, pain points, customer expectations, and innovative supply chain strategies.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

This promises to be a very eventful year. More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands. Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain.

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The two ‘C’s of retail returns – commerciality and convenience

Logistics Business Magazine

Big events cause seismic ripples through this system and the recent re-introduction of paid returns is no exception. According to an April survey by shipping and mailing company Pitney Bowes, online returns cost retailers an average of 21% of order value. Estimations vary over how much money retailers lose to returns each year.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

This promises to be a very eventful year. More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands. Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain.