After the U.S. announced its departure from the Paris Climate Accord in June, retail and supply chain professionals across all industries spoke out against the withdrawal, arguing that sustainability should be – and will continue to remain – a top priority for organizations across the globe. Since the announcement, retailers have shown increased concern […]
The automotive aftermarket industry is a big one – Global Market Insights says it was a $450 billion industry in 2015, and it will continue to grow substantially over the next decade. People are driving more and for longer distances, and the DIY trend that has swept the nation includes automotive repair and customization. Like […]
With 45 percent of retailers planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology within the next three years, it’s apparent that technology is continuing to turn retail on its head. On the front end, retailers are already using AI and machine learning to better understand consumers and improve the shopping experience. Retailers can use this […]
It’s an exciting time to be in the retail industry. As I wrapped up my summer internship at the Bamboo Rose marketing team, I reflected on what I’ve learned and what I’ve experienced. 1. Back-end retail is outdated I always imagined the retail supply chain being modern and technologically advanced, but behind the slick […]
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with new Bamboo Rose President, Jonathan Baron, to discuss his background, his aspirations for the role and his vision for the future of retail. Tell us about your background, and what brought you to Bamboo Rose. I began my career in publishing and quickly moved […]
Retailers: Are you using the digital tools that are sparking a sourcing revolution? If you answered “no,” brace yourself. The digital approach is beginning to take a strong hold in the supply chain as it provides greater innovation and communicative collaboration between organizations and their suppliers. With 93 percent of respondents saying that they […]
You may be familiar with the concept of the network effect. Used to describe the upward trajectory of popular movies, startups and other trending phenomena, the idea is that the more people talk about something, the more valuable it becomes. Bamboo Rose’s intelligent platform builds on that same principle by bringing together all members of […]
The retail supply chain is complex, and sourcing great products at a low cost is tricky. To better understand how it could be improved, we conducted a survey of 250 retail and supply chain professionals, and asked them to give it to us straight: How could the sourcing process be more effective? As we expected, […]