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CFO Challenges and Priorities in 2021 And Beyond

Planergy Software

When the pandemic struck, for example, many restaurants, retailers, and grocery stores were swift to either modify their business models to incorporate delivery or partner with emerging businesses such as DoorDash and Uber Eats. For inventory in particular, the situation is very similar to cash.

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The Benefits of Localized Supply Chain

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. They use software, Retail Link, to connect their inventory planning team with suppliers that help customize merchandise to the local area’s consumers. Download Free Copy. Written by. Keith Murphy.

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods in 2017 exemplifies a horizontal integration strategy, as it allowed the e-commerce giant to enter the grocery market and enhance its physical retail presence.