James Dorn and Tom Gale discuss distributors’ use of data analytics to inform profitability decisions in the year ahead, which figures to involve more strategy as firms can't lean on inflation.
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Amid an escalating antitrust investigation, the company appears to be more cautious about how much money it takes from online sellers.
An unauthorized person accessed certain computer systems and potentially accessed or acquired certain files, the company said.
A fast and reliable internet connection is sometimes difficult to find for robots, drones and other tech found in distribution centers, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Besides expanding Walmart Fulfillment Services to handle big and bulky items, the company is scaling up local pickup and delivery services for physical storefront sellers.
It may be too early to tell how some return-to-office policies affect productivity, but many workers have voiced opposition to returning even part time.
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A new report reflects a blurring of lines between consumer retail and B2B eCommerce trends, with buyers increasingly expecting the same experience they get as consumers.
Drawbacks in robot orders are exacerbated by the slow economy and high interest rates, according to the Association for Advancing Automation.
Hisco IT leader Ana Bennett — one of MDM's upcoming SHIFT conference speakers — joins Tom Gale for a conversation about the evolving role of distribution technology and where it's headed.
As Benj Cohen explains, these two sides have different environments, challenges and approaches.
The news comes just a couple of days after reports surfaced about Amazon offering sellers an AI tool to help them write product descriptions.
Amazon is already using AI to sort damaged goods, while Walmart uses ChatGPT to negotiate contracts with some suppliers.
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