DTC brands are losing their competitive edge over traditional retail, as difficulties with supply-chain management make it harder to compete with major players. According to Diffusion’s annual Direct-to-Consumer Purchase Intent Index, just 12% of consumers preferred to shop with DTC brands because they offer fast and free shipping, down from 57% in 2022. Brick-and-mortar retailers continue to invest in expanding their e-commerce and delivery capabilities—chipping away at what was once a crucial differentiator for DTC brands—at the same time that supply-chain challenges hamper the entire industry. Big-name DTC brands emerged prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, when supply chains were under less pressure globally. Now, they have to adapt to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic economy. These circumstances have required some DTC brands to walk back one of the core tenets of the DTC model: making direct sales to customers. Rather than controlling the entire sales process from online purchase to shipping, brands such as Allbirds, Solo Brands, and Peloton are relying more on wholesalers. The motivation for this pivot is that wholesalers allow companies to buy in greater volume, creating cost efficiencies on the supply side—if not big profits. Read more from the great Alex Vuocolo here: https://lnkd.in/estTS3Yr
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Great article from our very own Simon Kidner! give it a read.
In Europe’s complex supply chain landscape, delivering products on time and accurately is critical to success. Effective destination delivery management can help businesses streamline processes, reduce costs, and meet high customer expectations. Find out how you can maximise supply chain efficiency by optimising destination delivery management: https://bit.ly/488rkE3. #supplychain #logistics #supplychainsolutions #logisticssolutions #apllogistics
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A large number of inefficiencies we spot within supply chains occur within the PO creation & planning stage. Without early validation, forecasting, and simulation - we see business struggle to make the best financial decisions to better control the success rate of their purchase orders, and are missing out on an opportunity to drive a 22% improvement in on-time arrival. If you're tired of putting pressure on your hauliers, vendors, carriers, and freight forwarders and getting no success... It might be time to look upstream.
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Looking to make better financial decisions in the Supply Chain? Improve proactive decision making to avoid disruption? Predict delays ahead of time before it's too late? If you could harness the real-time data & analytics of your supply chain could you make better decisions on the partners you use, the routes you make, and the POs you prioritise? Instead of relying on last month’s data, check out our visibility video below
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Wondering if you have the right partners in place that are aligned with your strategic goals and global expansion? Take a look at how we help HBM Machines B.V.
HBM Machines B.V. is making waves in the industry with significant international growth, a robust product range, and a strong online presence. Their expansion into new markets is a testament to their strategic partnerships and efficient supply chain management. Partnering with APL Logistics has optimized their supply chain and improved visibility into operations. Read this article to learn how working with APL Logistics has helped HBM Machines set the bar high for industry standards with a focus on digital transformation and operational optimization - https://bit.ly/4dFp4VX. #HBMMachines #APLLogistics #SupplyChain #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChainManagement #retail #logistics
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The Pentagon plans to spend $1.2 billion to maintain ships and replenish missile stocks for operations in the Red Sea and to support Israel against attacks by Iran and its proxies.
Pentagon To Spend $1.2B To Maintain Red Sea Operation
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