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Fast fashion? Faster distribution!

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Nina Mullen

Inditex's focus on customer behaviors, nimble sourcing strategy, and high tech logistics allows them to bypass the traditionally long inventory timelines typically associated with the fashion industry.

Ocado’s ‘Sci-Fi Ballet’

Posted on November 30, 2015 by NHJG

Ocado is often thought of as an online alternative to incumbent food retailers. But the operational sophistication, backed up by 400 programmers and a clutch of patents, reveals a business that is taking a very original approach to grocery.