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Omnichannel Success Depends on Re-tooling the Consumer Goods, Retail Supply Chains, Report Says

Omnichannel represents the biggest growth opportunity for the consumer goods and retail industry, according to a report from EY and the Consumer Goods Forum.

What the Transportation Industry Is Telling Us About the Economy Now

"An army marches on its stomach," Napoleon famously said. While the high-technology sector captures the headlines, the supply chain sector is responsible for the heavy lifting, behind the scenes. The books, clothing, and goods that we purchase are increasingly made in Asia or Mexico; transported through multiple modes including air, ocean, rail and truck; passed through warehouses or cross-dock facilities; and delivered to your home via a last-mile delivery company.

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German Clothing Retailer Uses RFID to Monitor Products Throughout Supply Chain

German casual apparel company Marc O'Polo has adopted a radio frequency identification solution to track its products across the entire supply chain, from its distribution center to 86 of its stores throughout Europe. The company finished installing the system at all 87 sites by September 2014, and is now expanding the deployment to include the tagging of products by manufacturers, thereby enabling the retailer to track its merchandise from the point at which they are made.

For Supply Chain, the Cloud Is Still on the Horizon

For all its promise of lower cost and easier management of software applications, cloud technology has yet to be fully embraced by supply chain managers.

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Fast and Free Shipping: Can Retailers Afford It?

Retailers are scrambling to offer free shipping for online orders. Is it a money-losing proposition?

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Omnichannel Business Leads Macy's to Open Larger Fulfillment Center on West Coast

Macy's Inc. plans to relocate its West Sacramento, Calif., direct-to-consumer fulfillment center to a larger facility in a nearby location to support continued sales growth driven by its omnichannel strategy.

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E-commerce Logistics Models Criticized as Unsustainable

The present business models being employed by e-retailers and their shipping partners are becoming increasingly unsustainable, according to a report from Transport Intelligence, a research and analysis firm focusing on the global logistics industry.

Honeywell Debuts Four Barcode Scanners for Retail

Honeywell has unveiled a new suite of Voyager barcode scanners for retailers.

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Are You Flirting With Disaster if You're Not Involved in Global Online Markets?

There's a wake-up call for American digital marketers who aren't actively developing their international online markets. While there are many risks to taking your business online to other nations, the risk of not going global, or of waiting too long to make the move, almost certainly will be greater.

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Walmart, Amazon Duke It Out on Price Optimization

Price optimization is the next frontier on the retail battle lines, with Walmart and Amazon waging a fierce battle to best each other on price. It's a fight that Amazon is winning thanks to its pricing strategy, according to the Price Perception Index (PPI) for digital retail.

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Social Media, the Supply Chain and How to Tackle Fast Fashion

The holiday season has come to a close, but fashion brands and retailers are still faced with opportunities and challenges after the holiday gift rush. Social media can dramatically increase demand for particular styles and items within minutes or hours (think Pinterest or Instagram).

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Online Grocery Delivery Is Hard Business to Make a Buck In

The online grocery delivery business seems to get more crowded - and more competitive - by the minute. Tech giants Google and Amazon.com are offering it in some major cities, and so are upstarts such as Instacart, Postmates and FreshDirect. These newcomers are battling with more established businesses such as Peapod, which has been delivering groceries for more than 20 years, and services from companies such as Wal-Mart that allow customers to place orders online and pick them up at a nearby store.

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