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For Retailers, There’s Never Been A More Critical Time To Efficiently Manage Peak

By Chris Widjaja | November 6, 2017

As retailers prepare for the 2017 holiday season, recent surveys suggest it could be a strong one from a revenue standpoint. In an October survey, The National Retail Federation (NRF) announced findings that the average retail consumer is projected to spend $967.13 this year, a 3.4% jump from the $935.58 that was spent in 2016. This…

2017: A Transformational, or Transitional Year For Supply Chain?

By Chris Widjaja | December 28, 2017

By any measurement, 2017 was a significant year for supply chain executives involved in both manufacturing and retail. Major U.S. retailers closed over 5,000 brick and mortar stores, Amazon announced…

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Is Retail Really Dying, Or Just Transforming?

By Chris Widjaja | December 4, 2017

It’s hard to read anything about today’s retail environment without feeling a sense of doom — malls closing, brick and mortar chains like Hhgregg and The Limited closing all of their physical…

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With HQ2 Decision Still To Come, Amazon’s New Atlanta Command Center Solidifies The Region’s Transportation and Logistics Prowess

By Chris Widjaja | September 25, 2017

E-commerce pioneer joins existing industry leaders, startups already located in the largest Southeast metropolis. The recent announcement by Amazon that the e-commerce behemoth is building a new logistics hub in…

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Matching Amazon’s Two-Day Shipping Window Starts With Supply Chain

By Chris Widjaja | August 22, 2017

Optimizing your pick and pack process can increase productivity by 40% Amazon changed the rules of the game for everyone. With the launch of Amazon Prime in 2005, so began…

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Solving The $260B Returns Problem In Today’s Fast-Paced Omnichannel Climate

By Chris Widjaja | July 19, 2017

According to figures provided by the National Retail Federation (NRF), approximately 8–10% of all merchandise sales are returned to retailers in the U.S., a number that can swell to over…

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Solving Distribution Challenges With Cloud-Enabled Innovation And Technology

By Chris Widjaja | April 27, 2017

Since VCO Systems was founded in 2013, our focus has been on providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for our clients, working collaboratively with industry leaders in manufacturing, retail, and related verticals to streamline efficiency.…

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