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?
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Why Supply Chains Must Sense and Pivot
Even today’s most sophisticated supply chains still try to predict what will happen, then optimize performance against plan. The problem is, the world is not predictable.
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Bernstein Motor of eCommerce
I gave a panel presentation at the Bernstein Motor of eCommerce conference last week in London. We discussed two trends that will significantly impact on the eCommerce supply chain dynamics in the near term horizon
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US eCommerce – Trends and Impact on Logistics
In our recent article “US E-Commerce Trends and Impact of Logistics”, we assess the current state of the last mile fulfillment market and also key emerging trends shaping future implications.
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How Brands Can Unlock Direct-to-Consumer Success
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 products and special offers.
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Same Day Delivery at TPA/GMA 2016
Had a great experience co-presenting with Michael Kors, Google and Instacart at the 2016 GMA Supply Chain Conference last week on Same Day delivery.
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6 Trends Shaping 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 hit $7 trillion by 2025. Part of the growth is driven by consumers taking their shopping online. However this is just one side of the equation.
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Fulfillment: a Secret Weapon in Omnichannel
Getting fulfillment right is much more mission-critical in a digital enabled, omnichannel setting compared to a traditional brick and mortar retail
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New Model Needed for Big Box Last Mile
Last mile home delivery is a key driver shaping the growth and trajectory of the US online sales for large format category products.
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The Three Dimensions of Distribution Excellence
What allows certain companies to deliver best-in-class distribution performance while others turn in only average performance or fail altogether? From our work in this area, we’ve observed that the leaders in distribution—
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