The holiday season, from Thanksgiving and Black Friday right up to Christmas and the Boxing Day sales, is a busy time for everyone, but for fashion retailers the pressure of peak consumer demand is felt right along the supply chain.
Despite predictions that the digital era would spell the end of direct mail, the sheer volume of digital advertising internet users are exposed to has in fact led to well-crafted direct marketing being seen as more valuable and less throwaway than e-shots and online ads. The COVID-19 global pandemic has only cemented this, as increasing numbers of marketers see the value in more traditional ways of keeping in touch with customers.
In the last decade, advances in digital technology have made it possible for companies to improve their supply-chain performance quickly through digitisation, and at a modest cost, yet many businesses are still not taking the leap into digital. In fact, a recent McKinsey study found that just 2% of surveyed executives said the supply chain is at the heart of their digital strategy.
Cold chain logistics is the process of transporting food, pharmaceuticals or other products reliant on temperature-controlled environments. From place of origin through the manufacturing process and into shops, restaurants and hospitals, where the products reach the end consumer, the cold chain underpins many essential services.
The fast-paced world of fashion is seeing a seismic shift as consumers - and subsequently retailers - become more mindful of the industry’s impact on the environment.
The festive season accounts for a significant part of the annual revenue for retailers. But 2020 has been an unusual year - what will that mean for e-commerce?
With COVID-19 and the threat of more lockdowns still influencing shopping behaviour now is the time to prepare for those supply chain disruptions; here are a few things you can do to ensure your stock levels stay on track.
Customer experience is key to retaining a competitive edge in ecommerce. Here are five of the most common challenges your business might encounter.
With online shopping on the rise, implementing a safe and successful social distancing strategy in a warehouse environment can be a challenge. We look at some of the ways you can make it happen.
In a digital world, physical objects can cut through the noise
Everyone has different requirements. Let‘s see how the best provider of smart supply solutions can help your business.
