Expect drones to play a more prominent role in the last mile, including through goods retrieval, as retailers like Walmart pursue faster and more sustainable fulfillment alternatives.
Amazon’s exclusive Buy With Prime service is no longer by invitation only. The company will be expanding it to all eligible U.S.-based brands by the end of the month.
We talk with Rob Mills, Tractor Supply EVP, chief technology, digital commerce, and strategy officer, about how they’re using things like wayfinding, mobile apps, and artificial intelligence to improve the consumer experience.
In this transcript of CGT’s latest webinar, Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association, and Lindsey Peters of Celonis discuss innovative strategies supply chain professionals can employ to bolster resilience, build stronger networks, and meet future demand.
Hard-won lessons about the importance of visibility, agility, resilience, and analytics chops are proving critical in the planning and execution of a modern-day supply chain. Get a close look at the moves leaders have made to establish critical pillars of success.
Retailers are returning to their pre-pandemic service expectations, according to new research from McKinsey & Co, presenting challenges for consumer goods companies navigating the inflationary environment.
How can CPGs better navigate out-of-stock hurdles with a proactive backorder strategy? Gartner shares a few tips for chief supply chain officers in order to improve digital commerce planning and capabilities.
Amazon is testing out a new class of AI-powered, self-navigating robots in their fulfillment centers. The next-generation robots will be able to roam freely, helping associates transport oversized and bulky items around the harder-to-navigate parts of the facility.
When facing supply chain issues coupled with rising shipping costs, D2C retailers can succeed by focusing on an exceptional customer journey. Learn more.
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