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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, change the business models so that Ariba must interoperate with GT Nexus, E2Open with Elemica, MPO (Kinaxis) with Nulogy, etc. Maximize the value of the purchase order flow data already in the existing networks. (A A purchase order changes many times and needs synchronization.

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Are Retailers or Consumers Pushing Holiday Shopping Earlier?

Enterra Insights

Journalist Ben Kesslen reports a new survey from Bankrate found, “48% of Americans will begin their winter holiday gift buying in October.”[1] She explains, “It could be a coincidence, but industry experts say consumers are opting for cheaper, slower shipping options just as retailers stock up early for peak season.

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How Returns Management Works: Process, Tips, & Best Practices

Unleashed

If you’re selling products, your customers should feel confident that they can negotiate with you in the event their purchased goods arrive damaged, incorrect, or are no longer required. One paper from the University of Texas at Arlington suggests that lenience may yield better results than strictness.