In the past few years, even as the economy continues to grow, the two industries that are constantly making the news for closures and reduced sales are retail and casual dining. The retail giants of the past and the large chain ‘bar and grills’ all…
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The last decade of the logistics world has been defined by the booming E-commerce industry. Every retailer on the block has been forced to take steps to assure their delivery methods are the most affordable and accessible in the business. For many, like The Home…
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Manhattan Associates’ products-once implemented, become the central nervous system of your business-critical supply chain. If the human central nervous system fails, paralysis is inevitable. Similarly, if the product implementation from Manhattan Associates is not done right, it can paralyze the bottom line and competitive advantage….
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword in popular culture for some time, at least since the release of the movie Terminator (1984) and perhaps even longer. Much of the buzz surrounding AI recognizes the power of technology to continue improving exponentially until robots become…
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Blockchain: A Distributed Ledger Although the blockchain technology became a hot topic due to the emergence of Bitcoin cryptocurrency, Bitcoin only represents one of many blockchain-based applications. The inception of blockchain was conceptualized and developed by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 for digital currency exchange. At…
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While every warehouse is unique, warehouse operations can often feel like variations on a theme. Almost every warehouse follows the same flow of receiving goods, storing them, and then shipping them out to a downstream destination. Warehouse Management Systems are designed to facilitate this flow…
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The introduction of mobile computing platforms like Android and iOS, supported by a strong developer network and a slew of hardware vendors has led to an explosion in wearable devices. Some of these like wearable eyeglasses, fitness trackers and integrated voice headsets have found their…
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Many of the conversations I have had with my clients and prospects lately seem to all steer towards the same pain point – returns management. Even some of the largest retailers in the world that have mastered the fulfillment process still struggle with handling returns….
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Chances are, you have been a “smart shopper” at least once and have bought items on sale at a discounted price. Have you ever ordered an item online that was on sale or had a “Buy One, Get One” type of deal? Regardless of the…
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As we approach the end of 2018 and begin to wrap up the holiday peak, we start to look forward to new order management projects in 2019. Now is a better time than ever to look at how your supply chain software is performing for…
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