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📣To all my industry friends attending Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics 🔮⛓️ Take some time ⌚️ to check out FinditParts and join the session with our CEO David Seewack for insights into streamlining #trucking and #transportation 🚚🚛📦💡 #supplychain #logistics #truckingindustry #truckparts #fleetmanagement #fleetmaintenance

This morning, Tessiant kicked off the Retail Gazette Efficiency Debate with an exclusive brunch 🍳 led by Ross Macfarlane and Stuart Richards, bringing together a room full of C-Suite retailers. The discussion covered critical topics including retail efficiencies, overcoming industry challenges, and the transformative role of AI and data 🤖. We were thrilled to sponsor this event and facilitate a conversation with the sector's top leaders as they explored strategies for driving success 🎉 in the future of retail. Looking forward to seeing the impact 💥 of these insights! #RetailEfficiency #Al #DataDriven #RetailLeadership #Tessiant #RetailTransformation

🌟 Exciting News from The Partnering Group (TPG)! 🌟 We're thrilled to share that Peter Strong, MBA, a key partner at TPG, will be joining industry leaders at The NGA Show 📅 March 10-12. This is not just an event; it's a golden opportunity for you to unlock the full potential of your retail business with insights from one of the best in the field. Why Connect with Peter? 🔍 Expert Insights: Dive deep into Peter's wealth of experience to uncover new perspectives on retail challenges and opportunities. 🛠 Customized Strategies: Discover how TPG crafts solutions uniquely tailored to propel your business forward. 🚀 Drive Future Growth: Engage in discussions about fostering sustainable success, improving profitability, and enhancing customer experiences. This is your chance to transform insights into action with TPG's strategic guidance. Ready to elevate your retail strategy? Reach out to Peter directly here on LinkedIn to schedule your meet-up at The NGA Show. Don't let this chance slip by to redefine success for your business. #NGAShow #RetailInnovation #StrategicGrowth #MeetTPG #FutureOfRetail

Are you at Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)? Reverse logistics is a hot topic! 🔥 One of our favorite sessions, "How to Make 2024 the Year of Strategic Optimization for Retail”, led by September Rinnier Votta, Co-Founder of Tuckernuck, Geary Eppley, VP Product at DispatchTrack, Maryjane Fanizzi, VP Logistics at Mattress Firm and Sam Moses, SVP Platform at Flowspace, focused on the importance of a Returns Management System and how it improves speed-to-stock and lessens return backlogs. In the end, the key is efficiency. 🔐 Are you looking to optimize your returns flow? Chat with our experts ➡ https://lnkd.in/dAY595Q6

The Strategic Imperative of Market Domination In the last post, we used Domino's Pizza as a powerful case study for Market Domination. Here are some other great examples: #MDP Beyond Products: FedEx's Reliability Advantage MDP isn't solely applicable to tangible products or consumer goods. Take FedEx, for instance. They revolutionized the shipping industry by prioritizing reliability and speed. Recognizing the critical nature of deadlines, FedEx built trust and became the dominant choice for time-sensitive deliveries by consistently exceeding expectations with on-time service. Their MDP didn't just involve delivering packages; it was about delivering peace of mind. #MDPExamples #CustomerExperience MDP for Everyday Essentials: Walmart's Value Proposition Walmart's MDP is built on a fundamental yet powerful principle: everyday low prices. They understood the significant role affordability plays for many consumers. By consistently offering the best deals on a vast array of products, they became the go-to retailer for budget-conscious shoppers. Their MDP isn't simply about being inexpensive; it's about providing value and maximizing customers' purchasing power. #MDPExamples #Value The #Luxury MDP: Mercedes-Benz, Cultivating Excellence Luxury brands can also achieve an MDP. Mercedes-Benz exemplifies this perfectly. They've cultivated an image of sophistication, performance, and safety. Their unwavering commitment to these qualities positions them as the dominant choice for discerning car buyers seeking the ultimate driving experience. They don't just sell cars; they sell a status symbol and an unwavering dedication to excellence. #MDPExamples #LuxuryBrands But you don't need to be a BIG brand to dominate your market   Up Next: You don’t need to be a big brand to create your MDP.

Not only are we exhibiting at PARCEL Forum (The #1 Package Fulfillment Event in the U.S.)#1 Package Fulfillment Event in the U.S.), we're also hosting a fireside chat where we go deep into: “Timing the Shift: When Will National Carriers Fully Adopt 7-Day Delivery", including strategies for transitioning to 7-day delivery and how to negotiate terms with carriers. See you there!

Thank you for having us, DELIVER! I had many conversations with retailers and exhibitors. I was pleasantly surprised at how many exhibitors tied their solutions back to their sustainability initiatives — some highlights: ♻️EasyPost’s carbon neutral initiative: They calculate the emissions and purchase the carbon credits for you — in other words, they’re investing in environmental projects to offset the carbon emissions produced by shipping your products. They balance out the emissions by supporting projects that reduce or remove the same amount of carbon, so your shipments are considered “carbon neutral.” This helps your business be more eco-friendly without you needing to manage the process directly. And it lets your customers know you care about the environment. Ron Justin Kevin McFadyen Jacob Evans Lauren Smith, CSM 🛋️ Sharetown provides a sustainable solution for oversized returns: …where like-new products are discreetly resold on secondary marketplaces, and unsellable items are responsibly recycled locally. I feel that this approach is especially valuable because allowing customers to keep bulky items they want to return, though it may reduce immediate costs, can set unsustainable expectations and encourage undesirable customer behaviors. Eric W. Owen Jared McKinney Our goal as an industry should be to prevent waste while also upholding more responsible return processes. Elena Jones #RetailEvents

What an insightful couple of days it’s been at NACS 2024! As we speak with retailers, it’s clear that the challenges of rising costs are pushing many to rethink their strategies and adapt in new ways. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 💲 Fighting back against rising costs: retailers are seeking out innovative solutions to manage operational expenses while maintaining profitability. ⛽️ Revamping pricing strategies: we’re hearing a lot about the shift from traditional replacement cost methods to more competitive pricing approaches using a live weighted blended margin, allowing businesses to stay ahead in tough markets. 🍫 Adapting to changing consumer habits: with shifts in how consumers shop and what they prioritise, retailers are exploring alternative avenues to grow their business, whether through new products, services, or even smarter pricing models. Stay tuned for more updates from booth C7121 with our partners Dover Fueling Solutions! Gideon Carroll Joseph Petrozzino Nick Heffernan

We’re attending #RLAVegas2024! Join us February 6-8 for the 20th Annual Reverse Logistics Association Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, NV to network and source insights from top industry professionals. Don't miss our panel discussion Wednesday, February 7, “Cracking the Code to Reverse Logistics Success.”, hosted by our VP and General Manager of Retail, Jeff Rechtzigel. See you there! #reverselogistics #retailreturns #returnsmanagement #recommerce #supplychain