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Staying Ahead of the Curve: How Nordstrom’s Supply Chain Evolves with Consumer Behavior

Posted on November 15, 2017 by M. O'hara

Can Nordstrom respond to consumer demand for more options more quickly, while still managing their inventory costs?

UNIQLO: Digitalization and Supply-Chain Transformation

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Satoshi

This is about Uniqlo's supply-chain transformation based on digitalization.

Black Friday or Red Friday?: How Macy’s Plans to Improve its Bottom Line via Digitalization

Posted on November 15, 2017 by BC

As eCommerce and fast fashion continue to disrupt the retail industry, Macy's places huge bets on supply chain digitalization to ultimately reduce costs and stay competitive.

Digitization at Walmart

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Manu

Can you think of any company or industry that hasn't been transformed – for better or for worse – by digitization? Let's see how Walmart has managed…

Walmart working with Uber; Two Giants Join Forces

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Ronnie Palejwala

As it strives to maintain its global leadership, Walmart has joined hands with ride-sharing giant Uber, among other technological advancements.

Walmart’s Acquisition Strategy to Stay Competitive

Posted on November 17, 2016 by GS

Walmart has lagged e-commerce competitors such as Amazon. With the acquisition of Jet.com, Walmart hopes to leverage Jet.com's e-commerce and digital expertise to remain competitive.

COSTCO: Big Bad Amazon can’t blow this brick and mortar house down.

Posted on December 9, 2015 by JPB

COST SAVING, Costco's business and operating models' singular focus.

IKEA: The Many People Retailer

Posted on December 8, 2015 by ScottL

The IKEA vision: “To create a better everyday life for the many people”

Walmart: Save Money. Live Better. Retail for Everyone.

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Jeff Lanes

Walmart’s unrelenting focus on minimizing costs and low-priced items continues to create value for consumers. But how has the world’s largest retailer achieved its success? 

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