When both e-commerce and store fulfillment capacity were straining L.L.Bean’s ability to grow, the company embarked on a long-term, multi-step approach to transform distribution operations.
The California-based art supply company wanted technology that could automate demand planning, refine inventory levels and reduce costly uncertainties in the business.
Steve Cooper, senior vice president of strategy with Paccurate, discusses how artificial intelligence is helping companies make better and more sustainable decisions about the boxes they select for use in shipment.
The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking change throughout the retail landscape, especially as it affects the balance between online purchases and traditional brick-and-mortar sales.