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Sustainability and Profitability: How Embedding Sustainability can Boost Business Performance

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To meet Net Zero goals and comply with evolving regulations, companies must integrate sustainability across the value chain from raw materials to design, sales and marketing and supply chain management. Establishing clear communication protocols, cross-departmental KPIs and accountability measures is essential.

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In 2025, Changing Consumer Demand will Reshape the Supply Chain

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According to Gartner, more than three-quarters of supply chain leaders are being asked to improve their customer experience (CX) strategies. A customer-centric approach to supply chain management is challenging; it requires a deep understanding of consumer expectations and behaviors, not just today but also for the foreseeable future.

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Supply Chain Challenges Have Introduced a New Concept into Ecommerce — Inventory Pacing

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Supply chain management is the heart of retail management and has the ability to inform the overall health of a business. As a result, businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace are investing more heavily in supply chain management.

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The Top 5 Retail ERP Software Features to Look For

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Every business has a number of core processes, units and departments that each function as vital cogs in the machinery, including manufacturing, order management, purchasing inventory, accounting, human resources, financial management and so much more. A supply chain management module can help you with this as well.

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How to Build a Modern Supply Chain That’s Built to Last

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To keep up with rising demand, you need to set aside outdated supply management tactics and adopt longer-term solutions that help you get ahead of potential problems instead of reacting to them after it’s too late. Traditional Supply Chains Aren’t Built for Disruptions.

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RFID Journal Award Honors Brazilian Cosmetics Retailer Grupo Boticário

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Best Logistics/Supply Chain RFID Implementation Lockheed Martin , which utilizes RFID to improve accountability in its everyday operations, as mandated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office , which employs RFID to reduce the time, money and workload involved in managing assets and conducting inventory counts.

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Canada’s New Supply Chain Bill Creates Obligations for Retailers

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Meeting Bill S-211’s Requirements Complying with the law will pose considerable challenges, especially for brands and retailers that must navigate complex global supply chains of hundreds of suppliers.