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Time for a change of perspective when it comes to retailer-supplier relations? ▶️ The Digital Transformation of Supplier Collaboration [whitepaper]: https://lnkd.in/enG79Hhy Retailers sit between the economic forces of supply and demand. #Retail profit is found in the balance between the pull of customers’ needs and the push of supplier priorities. But getting there is a chaotic, difficult process with many moving parts. Successful promotional activity demands keen product discovery, confident market foresight, and accurate execution – all while maintaining clear, professional and consistent relationships with suppliers. In our latest blog we look at the potential for retailers to lose sight of their supplier interactions – and ask if it is time for a change of perspective and technique? #intelligentmerchandising #retailAI #processautomation

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At the Drapers Supply Chain Summit yesterday (3 July), Drapers heard from panellists from Harrods, Deckers Brands, Infor Supply Chain | Infor Nexus and Neem London on how to tackle the supply chain’s biggest challenges, with particular focus on ESG (environmental, social and governance). Subscribe to read more now. #DrapersSupplyChainSummit #supplychain #fashionnews #ESG #compliance

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“And with the expansion of the amount of #data that you can actually put into that 2D code, it’s an amazing opportunity for the #supplychain.” Katy Jones of Trustwell explains how 2D #barcodes will transform #supplychains. https://ow.ly/zGk050Rlguv

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Have you read the latest edition of Procurement Magazine yet? It's not to be missed, including Olivier Berrouiguet's insights on S2P and transformation. Keep reading to uncover the Top 10 S2P platforms and take a look back on our biggest event to date - Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London - which happened 2 weeks ago. Enjoy: https://lnkd.in/e3SbWjff #Procurement #Leadership #Synertrade

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The Manufacturer, in partnership with the newly launched Digital Catapult Supply Chain Hub, has published the new: Supply Chain Research Report – Risk and Resilience. The team at the Digital Supply Chain Hub are doing fantastic work in the area of supply chains, and this is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the sector. Speaking in the report, Tim Lawrence, Director of the Digital Catapult Supply Chain Hub, commented: “The increasing globalisation of supply chains in the 21st century has led to more cost effective supply of goods and services, especially through low cost sourcing policies businesses have employed into Asia and Eastern Europe, but this approach has also increased the vulnerability of UK supply chains to global trade.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ewnPyJnq #manufacturing #ukmfg #supplychains #innovation

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🔥 Last week’s Retail Technology Show in London had us buzzing! Here are 10 interesting insights from the speaking sessions that we’re still thinking about: 🤖 Vineta Bajaj, CFO at Rohlik Group, formerly of Ocado Group, explained that technologies such as #automation and #robotics shouldn’t be assessed with short-term profit in mind, because their value is evident over time, as they create customer stickiness by driving speed and convenience. 📊 Paul Wilkinson, Product Director at Deliveroo, said the food delivery company only works because of #AI - it wouldn’t be possible to analyze routes and optimize the way Deliveroo does without a powerful algorithm that decides how to prioritize and manage tasks. 🤝 John Bates, Technology Director at Morrisons, highlighted that technology is meant to unlock more time with the customer for store associates and improve the in-store shopping experience. 🔀 Craig Ash, Managing Director UKI at SWAROVSKI, emphasized that a channel-agnostic shopping experience is now the basic expectation for the UK customer, and that leveraging the experience of store associates to identify pinch points is crucial. 👜 Gavin Williams, CDO at Creed and formerly of FARFETCH, foresees #luxury marketplaces will go back to the basics to drive growth: targeting the VIP clientele, offering personal concierge services, and highly-curating the product offering with a “less is more” approach for an added layer of exclusivity. 👍 Paul Sims, Chief Architect at Primark, talked about bringing staff on the journey with technology, as they’re the ones who need to test, learn, and adopt new technology innovations. 👀 Camellia Spaczynska, Head of Retail Operations at Paul Smith, and Toni Scarpaci, Head of Omni-Operations & CRM at Max Mara Fashion Group, discussed how brands are increasingly focused on capturing the data from people that are ‘just looking’ (approx. 75% of in-store footfall) to enable sales associates to outreach afterwards in a personalized approach. ⚠️ Nikki Baird from Aptos Retail cautioned retailers not to buy new tech such as AI and just forget about it; constant re-evaluation and optimization are key. ♻️ Simon Finch, Supply Chain Director at Harrods, said #sustainability should not be viewed as a cost, but as an opportunity to be more efficient and to innovate. ⛔️ Corin Dennison, Director at adidas, warned that tackling loss prevention with technology straddles a fine line between minimizing shrinkage and creating friction in the shopping journey, a concern that Mohit Paul, CRO at Extenda Retail, also shared. What other insights have stuck with you? Let us know! #RTS2024 #Retail

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AI’s diverse applications in warehouse operations are reshaping the industry. From predictive maintenance to dynamic routing, this article details seven powerful AI uses. Senior decision-makers in logistics and e-commerce should consider these innovations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

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London-based THB has been utililising The Build Chain online procurement platform to increase efficiency and speed up the process of purchasing materials. "Before joining The Build Chain, the company's procurement process was inefficient. The slow and manual process of having to contact merchants had led to the company relying heavily on pre-existing quotes and agreed rates from suppliers. Without realising, the company has been overpaying for materials..." "The Build Chain allows us to contact multiple suppliers in the space of minutes, providing rates quickly and easily accessible through their online portal. Not only does The Build Chain offer THB financial gain, but also allows the company to engage with local suppliers, streamlining our supply chain, and helping to improve the delivery of our projects."

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The early bird maximises returns from excess and obsolete (E&O) stock. 🐥 Many electronic manufacturers wrongly delay redistributing their inventory until the end of the fiscal year. Foresight is crucial in managing excess. Component Sense Account Manager, Monika Simionescu, explains, "The majority of companies do not take action regarding their excess stock until after the year-end inventory. This causes a mad rush and does not allow enough time to get the best possible price." Working ahead allows enough time for E&O stock to be listed and gain traction. Your excess will also be listed in a less cluttered market. Learn other mistakes to avoid regarding E&O stock in our full blog: https://lnkd.in/dd4ggWgr #componentsense #electronicwaste #consignment #inventorymanagement #electroniccomponents

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💡 Collaborative supply chain planning - A must 🎧 LISTEN podcast 🔦 Some of the highlights from the podcast with Sujit Singh, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Arkieva 🔦 The tools used to support 🔍 planning and collaboration in the supply chains 🎙️ Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/dRhr8ZE Credit: VCARE Academy and BICARA Supply Chain, The Podcast #supplychain #logistics #leadership #certification #sustainability #futureofbusiness #SupplyChainInnovation #FutureofLogistics #manufacturing #supplychain #ai #blockchain #machinelearning #robotics #sales #forecasting #supplychain #logistics #manufacturing #production #inventorycontrol #warehousing #sustainability #circulareconomy #demandplanning #ddmrp #salesandoperationsplanning

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💡 Collaborative supply chain planning - A must 🎧 LISTEN podcast 🔦 Some of the highlights from the podcast with Sujit Singh, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Arkieva 🔦 The tools used to support 🔍 planning and collaboration in the supply chains 🎙️ Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/dRhr8ZE Credit: VCARE Academy and BICARA Supply Chain, The Podcast #supplychain #logistics #leadership #certification #sustainability #futureofbusiness #SupplyChainInnovation #FutureofLogistics #manufacturing #supplychain #ai #blockchain #machinelearning #robotics #sales #forecasting #supplychain #logistics #manufacturing #production #inventorycontrol #warehousing #sustainability #circulareconomy #demandplanning #ddmrp #salesandoperationsplanning

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💡 Collaborative supply chain planning - A must 🎧 LISTEN podcast 🔦 Some of the highlights from the podcast with Sujit Singh, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Arkieva 🔦 The tools used to support 🔍 planning and collaboration in the supply chains 🎙️ Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/dRhr8ZE Credit: VCARE Academy and BICARA Supply Chain, The Podcast #supplychain #logistics #leadership #certification #sustainability #futureofbusiness #SupplyChainInnovation #FutureofLogistics #manufacturing #supplychain #ai #blockchain #machinelearning #robotics #sales #forecasting #supplychain #logistics #manufacturing #production #inventorycontrol #warehousing #sustainability #circulareconomy #demandplanning #ddmrp #salesandoperationsplanning

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💡 Collaborative supply chain planning - A must 🎧 LISTEN podcast 🔦 Some of the highlights from the podcast with Sujit Singh, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Arkieva 🔦 The tools used to support 🔍 planning and collaboration in the supply chains 🎙️ Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/dRhr8ZE Credit: VCARE Academy and BICARA Supply Chain, The Podcast #supplychain #logistics #leadership #certification #sustainability #futureofbusiness #SupplyChainInnovation #FutureofLogistics #manufacturing #supplychain #ai #blockchain #machinelearning #robotics #sales #forecasting #supplychain #logistics #manufacturing #production #inventorycontrol #warehousing #sustainability #circulareconomy #demandplanning #ddmrp #salesandoperationsplanning

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💡 Collaborative supply chain planning - A must 🎧 LISTEN podcast 🔦 Some of the highlights from the podcast with Sujit Singh, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Arkieva 🔦 The tools used to support 🔍 planning and collaboration in the supply chains 🎙️ Listen to the full episode https://lnkd.in/dRhr8ZE Credit: VCARE Academy and BICARA Supply Chain, The Podcast #supplychain #logistics #leadership #certification #sustainability #futureofbusiness #SupplyChainInnovation #FutureofLogistics #manufacturing #supplychain #ai #blockchain #machinelearning #robotics #sales #forecasting #supplychain #logistics #manufacturing #production #inventorycontrol #warehousing #sustainability #circulareconomy #demandplanning #ddmrp #salesandoperationsplanning

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Looking ahead, integrating #RFID with #AI and #IoT promises even greater innovation in inventory and supply chain management. VAI's Kevin Beasley explains in this post on Supply & Demand Chain Executive ➡ https://lnkd.in/eejxijjh #technology #erp #erpsoftware #supplychain #inventory

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Check out this insightful article on how AI and automation can power self-managed warehouses, written by our UK sales director- Gavin Harrison. Discover how tasks like order processing and packaging are executed automatically, allowing humans to focus on other creative-driven tasks. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/dA6pU35x #WarehouseAutomation #AI #Intralogistics

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🌥 Sustainability is not some vague vision. It’s a set of concrete strategies, plans, and actions leading logistic companies are putting in place — today. This was the biggest takeaway Maria Lacalle Muls and Alexandra Prickett took from Multimodal 2024, the biggest UK supply chain and logistic conference. Here are three more insights: 🏁 Start reporting emissions ASAP. Emissions data is a beast if you let it get on top of you. 🏔 The green transition is not a cliff edge, it’s an opportunity to reallocate resources more efficiently. 🛣 We’re running out of mileage. We will exhaust our carbon budget in 5 years if we do nothing. The clock is ticking. What was your biggest takeaway? #SupplyChain #Transport #Logistics #GreenTransition

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