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Wayfair COO Steps Down as Retailer Strengthens Internal Integration

Retail TouchPoints

As part of this shift, Wayfair will further integrate customer- and supplier-focused activities with supply chain capabilities under the leadership of current Chief Commercial Officer Jon Blotner, who joined Wayfair in 2016. “This integration will strengthen our decision-making and enhance our ability to lead in the market.”

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Walmart Acquires Robotics Company to Boost Next-Gen Fulfillment Capabilities

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Walmart has entered an agreement to acquire Alert Innovation , a robotics automation company that develops material-handling technology for automating order fulfillment in retail supply chains. Walmart has been working with Alert to customize technology for its market fulfillment centers (MFCs) since 2016. in a blog post.

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Amazon Takes Flight in India with Debut of Dedicated Air Cargo Network

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million sellers in India across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, India, helping to move goods faster and more cost-effectively from fulfillment centers to last-mile carriers. Amazon India currently has fulfilment centers across 15 states and sortation centers in 19 states. Amazon Air debuted in the U.S.

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How LVMH is Nurturing the Next Generation of Luxury Leaders

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We aim to inspire and connect with those who dream of a future in luxury, helping them transform those dreams into fulfilling careers. Students also can take an eight -week certification course to boost their profile when they begin their job hunt after college.

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Rethinking Retail Fulfillment – the key to Navigating a Post-Brexit Supply Chain

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To overcome supply chain disruptions, many online retailers are already making changes to their existing fulfilment operations. Over one-third (37%) are assessing and implementing new technology solutions to increase supply chain efficiency, whilst 33% are splitting inventory to base fulfilment in existing UK and European facilities.

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How focussed is your business on ‘last mile fulfilment’?

Inside Retail

So let’s have a look at ‘last mile fulfilment’ and two areas in particular that are delivering significant efficiencies and cost reductions for businesses. As far back as 2016, we have been working with clients like Munro Footwear Group – one of Australia’s largest footwear distributors – to deliver omnichannel inventory management.

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Australia Post MyPost Business & Starshipit integrate

Inside Retail

Since 2016 MyPost Business has helped many Australian businesses manage their domestic and international sending in one place with a free and easy to set up account. Starshipit and Australia Post have previously worked together to deliver integration for eParcel contract and StarTrack shipping services.

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