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Supply Chain Optimization
Why is it Crucial for F&B Brands to Design an Ideal Supply Chain Network?
In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Food & Beverage (F&B) brands are increasingly focusing on improving the performance of their supply chains. Lower footfalls in stores has prompted retail outlets to roll out omnichannel capabilities like direct to consumer (D2C), e-commerce, buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) etc. so as to reach out to more […]
Blog
With Great Volumes Comes Great Uncertainty: A Guide to Navigating Peak Season 2021
Key Takeaways Retailers across North America were looking forward to this year’s back-to-school season with eager anticipation. In June, as more citizens got vaccinated and the number of cases dropped, it seemed that consumers were ready to shop in stores again. That all changed with the subsequent rise of cases due to the Delta variant […]
Retail & CPG
Food & Beverage Distribution: Trends, Challenges, and Tech
Key Takeaways Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the global food and beverage (F&B) industry has seen some massive highs and lows. Unlike some industries, this one has grown significantly amidst the pandemic. The market, which includes the production, processing, packaging, and distribution of fresh, prepared foods, packaged foods, as well as alcoholic and […]
E-Commerce
Reimagining E-grocery Consumer Experiences with Tech
Key Takeaways Imagine you’re at home in Dubai, getting ready to prepare a special meal for your family. You’ve curated a diverse menu, inspired by local and international cuisines, but there’s a hiccup – you realize you’re missing a few key ingredients. Running to the nearby grocery store isn’t an option because you’ve got a […]
E-Commerce
9 Essential Tips for Building a Cross-border E-commerce Strategy
Key Takeaways 33% of consumers bought more cross border due to pandemic- IPC Cross-Border E-commerce shopper survey, 2020. 47% of cross-border deliveries were slower due to COVID-19. – IPC Cross-Border E-commerce shopper survey, 2020. Today, E-commerce has made cross-border selling and buying much easier than a decade ago. Though the demand for cross border e-commerce […]
Featured
GoTo Merger – A Super App, Woke Consumers, and A Transforming SEA Economy
2019. That was the year when I first experienced the true power of wielding an app where I could hail a cab, order food or simply get parcels delivered anywhere in the city, all from a single interface. Although India had advanced reasonably well in the ride-hailing, food and b2c deliveries, and fintech industries individually […]
E-Commerce
How to Overcome the Supply Chain Challenges in Direct-to-Consumer Selling
Key Takeaways The growing demand for online shopping and convenient deliveries due to the pandemic has brought about a new revolution in the consumer goods and retail supply chain. While traditional mom-and-pop storekeepers have started selling products digitally, big-scale retail brands and consumer goods manufacturers have adopted the direct-to-consumer selling model in order to fulfill […]
Delivery Experience
Top 5 Holiday Season Supply Chain Trends to Watch Out in 2020
Key Takeaways 2020 has been a tough pill to swallow in more ways than one, but it’s officially the holiday season now. Finally, it is that time of the year to soak in some holiday cheer and have a good time with family and friends. With festivities like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year lined […]
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