Starbucks has for years been cited by experts as the most aggressive union-buster, so the news will boost confidence in unionization at other retailers that have resisted it.
Walmart says that using the software to optimize driving routes, pack trailers efficiently and minimize miles traveled has allowed it to avoid generating 94 million pounds of CO2.
The adoption of e-commerce as the consumer’s retail channel of choice has increased by 30% post-pandemic, spurring urgent mandates for e-tailers to scale operations and services.
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the e-commerce/omnichannel industry — which consists of companies engaged in internet retailing, including those with auxiliary brick-and-mortar stores. Learn how e-commerce/omnichannel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.
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