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November 2, 2022

Progressing supply chain resiliency

5 min read - Managing a complex supply chain is challenging at the best of times. Since 2020, the coinciding forces of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical turmoil, and trade conflicts have caused unprecedented disruption to global supply chains, underscoring the need for proactive approaches…

September 28, 2022

Modernizing seaport logistics with a secure blockchain solution

4 min read - Have you ever thought about the complexity behind operations at a maritime port? The port ecosystem is enormous and involves a huge number of different stakeholders and entities. Each port’s daily logistics include retailers, freight forwarders, carriers, consignees, port authority,…

September 14, 2022

Mitigating demand volatility to improve forecasting: an intelligent workflow from IBM and SAP

2 min read - Organizations are continuing to emerge from the lingering effects of the pandemic and ongoing supply chain disruptions. They are focused on reviving their strained supply chains and trying to understand their vulnerabilities and risk areas. What most are finding is…

September 14, 2022

Automating EDI to the max: no partner left behind

2 min read - At an IBM event few years ago, I watched a customer present on the great benefit he was experiencing from his Document Conversion Services (fax and email to EDI) solution. I was coming from a global, standards-driven, high-automation point of…

July 19, 2022

How 50-year partners IBM and SAP are now turning sustainable visions into reality

5 min read - The World Economic Forum publishes an annual Global Risks Report to warn businesses worldwide about climate change and their role and responsibility in the crisis. Proactive business leaders are listening and mobilizing, working with leading climate scientists, governments and international…

What really happened with Cyber Week 2021? Analyzing the trends of the year’s biggest shopping week

4 min read - Supply chain chaos did not deter holiday shoppers during Cyber Week, but it did shift shopping patterns and a few long-lived holiday shopping traditions. Black Thursday disappeared… In recent years as Black Friday grew, deep discounts and increased customer demand pushed stores to open earlier and earlier, until eventually they technically opened on Thanksgiving eve, coined “Black Thursday.” But due to the pandemic and the rise of COVID variants, Thanksgiving Day shopping saw a dramatic decline. Many big brands like…

Blockchain newsletter: Real-world success stories from IBM Blockchain

3 min read - Visionary companies are innovating how they work with IBM Blockchain, convening business networks that extend collaboration and optimization beyond organizational walls. We are laser focused on the areas delivering significant business value for our customers and their industry partners today: Supply chain. Bolster your supply chain with multi-tier visibility and workflow automation. This matters more today, as consumers demand product authenticity and sustainability, and businesses demand data integrity and faster reconciliation between their partners. Learn how Home Depot, Renault and…

Meeting new demands in retail during a pandemic: Abercrombie & Fitch

3 min read - Retail apparel performance overview In the apparel industry average price growth has been a relatively low -2.9%, but during the pandemic, year-over-year growth dropped to -12%. Yet, Abercrombie & Fitch considerably outperformed in 2020, enjoying a 43% increase in digital net sales. What does it take for retailers to win in these fast-changing and challenging global conditions? And how did Abercrombie & Fitch manage to overperform, while others lagged in the vital shift to digital and ecommerce? As a member of…

Part 3: 4 ways retailers can boost store sales this holiday season

3 min read - This is a 3-part blog series to prepare you for the upcoming holiday season. Think Santa is the only one to make the holidays a success? Think again. As the final blog of a three-part series with IBM, this article will share with you realistic ways retailers can optimize their holiday season by leveraging data, managing fulfillment, being proactive in shopper care and offering consumers consistent experiences no matter where they prefer to shop. The best part? The holidays won’t…

Don’t let the shipping container crisis ruin Christmas this year

4 min read - By now we’ve all heard the rumblings (and the roars!) about how myriad challenges – backlogged ports, factory shutdowns, and shipping delays – are going to impact holiday shopping this year. According to Business Insider, the cargo ships waiting off…

Relocation reverberations: How pandemic moves have impacted demand and inventory management

4 min read - Many people have relocated over the last year, as closed offices and increased remote working options enable more flexible living arrangements. With a shift of population to new places, particularly from large urban city centers to other suburban areas, retailers…

Amid back-to-school and holiday shopping supply chain concerns, consumers want improved transparency

4 min read - Consumers weary from ongoing supply chain strains are demanding greater transparency and certainty from retailers and e-commerce sites as they undertake back-to-school and holiday shopping. With record spending anticipated for back-to-school season this year amid expected shortages and reduced inventories,…

Progressing supply chain resiliency

Modernizing seaport logistics with a secure blockchain solution

Mitigating demand volatility to improve forecasting: an intelligent workflow from IBM and SAP

Automating EDI to the max: no partner left behind

How 50-year partners IBM and SAP are now turning sustainable visions into reality

What really happened with Cyber Week 2021? Analyzing the trends of the year’s biggest shopping week

Blockchain newsletter: Real-world success stories from IBM Blockchain

Meeting new demands in retail during a pandemic: Abercrombie & Fitch

Part 3: 4 ways retailers can boost store sales this holiday season

Part 3: 4 ways retailers can boost store sales this holiday season

Don’t let the shipping container crisis ruin Christmas this year

Relocation reverberations: How pandemic moves have impacted demand and inventory management

Amid back-to-school and holiday shopping supply chain concerns, consumers want improved transparency

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