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Returning to Reality:  Normalizing the Furniture Industry Supply Chain

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Furniture Industry Struggles Amidst Pandemic Closures   While it may seem like a distant memory now, we all remember when the US Government announced a two-week closure of all “non-essential” businesses to try and halt the spread of a global pandemic in March of 2020. Organizations nationwide were in shock, and many home furnishings retailers were […]

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Mandatory B2G E-Invoicing in Portugal: Streamlining Transactions with the Public Sector

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For several years, the Portuguese government has been working towards making electronic invoicing mandatory for B2G (Business-to-Government) transactions.  Due to Directive 2014/55/EU issued by the EU, member states are obligated to mandate public administration to receive electronic invoices. However, some EU member states have chosen to extend this requirement to include suppliers to the public […]

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Guide to Supply Chain Risk Management

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Supply chain disruptions are unavoidable and increasing — over 11,000 disruptions were reported in 2021 in the United States, a significant increase from previous years. These delays can make meeting production goals and distributing products more challenging. By anticipating risks, businesses can respond to problems more effectively. Supply chain risks can occur from within your […]

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Cloud EDI vs. On-Premises EDI 

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Efficiently communicating order data is critical for business growth. For years, companies have relied on electronic data interchange (EDI) to speed up order processing, reduce errors, and comply with trading partner requirements. Traditionally, businesses managed this with on-premise EDI software hosted on in-house servers. Today, many suppliers are switching to cloud-based EDI solutions for greater […]

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How to Expand Your Endless Aisle

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The endless aisle model can help you bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping, but if you want to make the most of it, you’ll need to offer as many options as possible in a connected environment. Today’s omnichannel shopping environment gives customers a seemingly unlimited selection, so a robust endless aisle can help […]

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Streamlining Inventory Availability for Furniture Drop Shipping with Software Solutions

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Inventory availability is critical for success in the furniture drop shipping business. With the growing complexity of logistics and customer expectations, software solutions have emerged as vital tools for ensuring that products are in stock and ready to ship. As the industry continues to evolve, investing in software solutions will be essential for furniture retailers […]

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How to Conduct a Supply Chain Risk Assessment at Scale

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Supply chain risk management helps your business minimize negative risk outcomes. Anything from severe flooding to a malicious cyberattack can threaten your business’s daily operations. By implementing robust protection strategies, you can remain resilient against these challenges. Supply chain risk assessments evaluate potential risks and their impact on all business operations, helping businesses craft the […]

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How AI is Revolutionizing the Supply Chain

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Like many industries, the supply chain world is being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). AI excels at handling massive amounts of data, making predictions, and connecting multiple data sources — tasks that supply chain managers rely on in an increasingly complex field. AI can easily handle these demands and tackle some of the biggest challenges […]

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7 Ways Machine Learning Can Help Improve Your Supply Chain

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Machine learning is a powerful technology making waves in supply chain management. As a type of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning helps algorithms continuously improve without any explicit programming. It builds off of historical data and recognizes patterns. Supply chains have massive amounts of data, making them a natural fit for machine learning. With machine […]

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Simplify Shipping with EDI

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Suppliers must have efficient and streamlined shipping processes in today’s fast-paced environment. Delivering orders to customers quickly allows businesses to remain competitive.  According to a worldwide study about online purchases, about 41% of buyers hoped to receive their orders within one day. About 24% of the surveyed buyers reported wanting their order delivered in less than two […]

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