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How can virtual reality improve the in-store experience?

Virtual reality is set to revolutionize the retail world by seducing shoppers with interactive and innovative in-store experiences. Could it be a tipping point to help retailers better compete with e-commerce giants? A look at how VR can engage customers and drive sales. Up against the availability and ease of online retail, stores need a … Continued

Change management: driving success for cobots and robots in warehouses

A recent FM Logistic’s case-study shows that although technology plays a key role in warehouse innovation, its success is linked to a well-implemented change management program that involves clear communication and strategic methodology. Robots and cobots have a lot to offer logistics 4.0. They help to reduce time and effort by palletizing, picking and packing … Continued

Blockchain in the supply chain: a logistics director’s guide

1 million deaths prevented each year; 31% cheaper exports; $10 million saved in food recalls. What’s the link? These are all the potential results of Blockchain technology’s mainstream adoption in the supply chain. But how to integrate Blockchain in the supply chain? To fully capitalise on its potential, you need to understand the ins and … Continued

The new supply chain revolution: using digital technologies to design more eco-friendly, efficient and safer logistics

As with everything in our universe, the new supply chain revolution goes through phases. Each one brings with it new needs and expectations, from both consumers and peers, that logistics providers must overcome to continue thriving. Digital technologies have finally matured, ushering in one of these eras. And with it comes a new set of … Continued

The phygital on a pedestal

Yes, the agility and resilience of the retailing players are continuously put to the test. First, it was about omnichannel and bots fluidifying the buying experience. Then, data, virtual reality and new services sounded the advent of a personalised and digital user experience. The next level of the retailing revolution is using artificial intelligence to … Continued

Bringing on the sharing chain!

Airbnb, Uber, BlaBlaCar … the collaborative economy is changing the world. By 2025, revenue from collaborative platforms is expected to reach $ 83 billion(1). Much more than a culture or working methods shift, it is a real change of business model that must take place. Supply chains are evolving too. The “collaborative way of life” … Continued

Physical internet: the network of the future

Imagine a universal network for logistics operations, shared by everyone involved in the chain… By 2030, logistics services could be global, worldwide. All players in the supply chain would have access to a huge network called the Physical Internet – based on the Digital Internet. It would connect all existing networks to establish the network … Continued

Technologies shaping the future

Soon, the world as we know it will only be the memory of another time. Smart city, blockchain, artificial intelligence … the MIT Technology Review backtracked 3 disruptive technologies that should secure our exchanges and improve our daily lives in a very near future. The Smart city: the dream city of tomorrow? The smart city … Continued

Connected packaging: the new lever to upgrade customer experience

In Europe, 9 out of 10 consumers (1) juggle between the different distribution channels. Ultra-connected, unpredictable and highly educated, when they buy something they are not only looking for a meaning but also for a differentiated experience. In a market where omnichannel has become the standard and where the digital store is a spreading reality, … Continued

From trade promotion to innovation, how does co-packing meet the new challenges of phygital?

Every year around the world, nearly $ 500 billion (1) is spent on trade promotion. However, we are witnessing an in-depth change: consumer behaviour keeps evolving and stores are moving towards the digital era. Millennials, ultra-connected, unpredictable or environmentally friendly, consumers are looking for meaning and requires personalised service. Today, the 3PLs providing integrated co-packing … Continued

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