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Keeping Up with Demand for KURU Footwear. KURU Footwear has experienced steady, organic growth of roughly 10 to 15% every year for over a decade. But since the pandemic, sales have exploded. Annual sales revenue for the online shoe company climbed 30% in 2020 and 55% in 2021. While growth was welcome, the unprecedented order […]

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It’s easy for organizations to take their warehouse operations for granted, often overlooking the functional importance of warehouses and their direct impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty. In fact, many organizations view warehouse operations simply as cost centers because of the labor requirements, equipment management, and physical presence of working capital. Warehouse operations are often […]

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When global disruption from COVID-19 first struck in early 2020, businesses everywhere moved into survival mode, particularly through multiple capital preservation strategies. Billions of dollars are tied up in supply chain inventory worldwide. When retailers and manufacturers prioritize releasing working capital from supply chains, this usually takes the form of stretching out supplier payment terms […]

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Retailers coping with the rapid acceleration of e-commerce have a fantastic opportunity to improve their competitive position using new technological tools for customer engagement. But the challenge of doing so is immense. Free shipping and free returns — both of which take a significant bite out of profit margins — have become the norm, with […]

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With extreme disruptions to supply chains–from sourcing, to demand, to logistics, and a shifting retail workforce–retailers are being forced to reimagine their business models in order to survive. As the world begins adjusting to a post-pandemic environment, those who are slow to react and adapt, or are unable or unwilling to change, will be left […]

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