Manufacturer’s Imperative: Foward Integration in Omnichannel Retailing
The traditional value chain boundaries separating manufacturers and retailers are starting to blur under a digital, omnichannel setting. Manufacturers are increasingly playing an active role in the...
View ArticleWalmart activating its omnichannel supply chain
I recently visited Walmart’s pilot Same Day grocery drive-thru in Bentonville. The set-up allow consumers to shop online and pick-up their orders via drive through. This is one of the many innovative,...
View ArticleSix Global Trends Shaping Future Omnichannel Supply Chain
Omnichannel retail sales have consistently doubled every 4-5 years since 2001 and is expected to become a $1.8 trillion dollar market by 2016 and then quickly grow to $7 trillion by 2025. Part of the...
View ArticleUnlocking Direct-to-Consumer for Brands
Consumers today are spoiled for choice. No matter where they live they have at their fingertips a vast assortment of products, a wide array of delivery options, and a never-ending parade of exclusive...
View ArticleAmazon the Zara Slayer
I recently wrote about how Amazon is poised to disrupt Fast Fashion. Read original post here on Linkedin. Reprinted below … One question we often get from clients is “Will Amazon disrupt my sector...
View ArticleUS eCommerce – Trends and Impact on Logistics
The US eCommerce industry is expected to post 12-14% growth in 2017, from $375B to $420B. At this rate, eCommerce is conservatively expected to account for 14-16% of the entire US retail landscape by...
View ArticleWinning the Last-Mile in Fashion
The rising requirements of big-city Gen Z consumers will define where the future is headed. When it comes to big-city fashion shoppers, what really matters? We recently surveyed more than 4,000...
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