Having the right product displayed at the right time is crucial for retail store success. Yet, it’s a universal challenge facing a wide spectrum of modern retail environments, from traditional high-end and fast-fashion stores to seasonal and pop-up shops. What’s causing this issue?
In general, supply chains continue to tighten and float is reduced as companies work to cut costs and improve margins. This can increase inventory turn ratios that may negatively impact store performance by leading to inadequate inventory levels and a possible decrease in sales.
More specifically, the following retail industry drivers, which are exacerbated by the lack of visibility, are creating pressure at the store level.
Selecting a route optimization solution can be daunting. Weighing customer requirements, return on investment, company standards, change management, IT resources, and planning time all play into the decision-making process. The industry experience, longevity and innovation brought to the table by companies providing these solutions should also be considered.
Route optimization engines are based on highly sophisticated math algorithms that take time and experience to develop for specific use cases. Not all route optimization engines are the same or solve the same problems. These are all factors to consider.
Due to the federally mandated use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) in the U.S. and Canada, commercial carriers and fleet operators are investing in telematics technology in order to be compliant.
Deciding on the best ELD, software platform and technology provider for your company may seem overwhelming, but the solution can create valuable new opportunities once in place.
By selecting the right ELD system and solution provider, the chance of a successful ELD initiative will increase and the ability to extract maximum ROI from ELD investments will improve.
When assessing ELD solutions, these four key components should be assessed:
As a rapidly-expanding online supplier of tools and equipment with a long-standing reputation for exemplary customer service, The Tool Nut implemented the combined solution of Descartes OzLink™ Mobile Warehouse and Descartes ShipRush™ to drive operational efficiencies through its receiving and shipping workflow, ensuring streamlined customer experience and supporting continued growth without the need for additional personnel or warehouse space.
It was a wonderful three days at Descartes Evolution 2019. Customers had the opportunity to network, learn and collaborate with peers as well as industry experts. In addition, Descartes and our sponsor/partner community showcased technological advancements to enhance the overall customer experience. Here is a brief overview of the Private/Dedicated Fleet track at Evolution.
Attend the Definitive ACAS Web Seminar or View the Recording
A joint U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) program, Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) require data to be submitted to U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) any time before cargo is loaded at a foreign airport.
ACAS will come into force on June 12th, 2019 after a 12 months grace period. The clock is now ticking toward the final enforcement date. At a practical level, are you ready? Join us for a web seminar, Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS), The Definitive Educational Event, applicable to:
Customs brokers
Container freight stations
Express consignment carrier facilities
Air carriers
Our web seminar has all the information you need to enable compliance at a practical level.
