The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevent Act (UFLPA) is the latest piece of legislation requiring retailers and brands to take a serious look at the transparency of their sourcing and supply chain partner ecosystems. In September, Robert Silvers, undersecretary for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), told the Wall Street Journal, “Compliance professionals—and, indeed, C-suite executives—need […]
Enterprise organizations need to build a technology infrastructure that promotes agility and flexibility to support business innovation, drive new revenue streams, and reduce organizational risk amidst today’s rapidly changing business conditions. CIOs and CTOs have the momentous task of catalyzing this infrastructure transformation but are often bogged down by legacy enterprise software vendors and […]
When a consumer walks down a grocery aisle, they’re often hit with more than 20 different brand options for the same food item. So how do you make your product stand out? In the food & formulated industry, packaging design and branding is a business decision that can make or break your first impression […]
There’s a famous saying in business: “We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” In other words, things need to change in order for them to get better. And considering the economic climate of today’s retail industry, this sage advice couldn’t be any more relevant. Developing new revenue streams, innovating merchandising operations, […]
Looking back throughout history, we can easily point to any unprecedented occurrence as the driving catalyst for change. Think about 9/11. When we enter an airport today, we’re bombarded with long lines, extra thorough security screenings, and a feeling of anxiety that only subsides when you’re back on solid ground. Travel, whether it’s cross-country or […]
Bamboo Rose is officially in the Gartner Magic Quadrant! This year, we’ve been named a Niche Player in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Multienterprise Supply Chain Business Networks, highlighting our fierce dedication to providing retailers, brands, suppliers, and their business partners with innovative solutions for today’s fast-moving consumer markets. We’re […]
Being opaque isn’t always a bad thing. Leggings, red wine, bedroom curtains—the less we see through, the better. But that’s definitely not the case when it comes to the food we eat. In today’s culture, transparency is everything. Don’t think so? Stop and take a look around the next time you’re […]
With restaurants and bars shuttering doors across the country and communities from coast to coast forced into quarantine, people have been stripping grocery store aisles of every item possible. From meats, dairy, and produce, to bread, snacks, and canned goods—consumers continue to stockpile items in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. But with crowded stores, […]
Remember playing with dominoes as a kid? You’d set them up, either in a straight line or a windy path, and with a gentle push of a game piece, the whole configuration would collapse. I’m sure you’re picturing it now, all the dominoes toppling over in sequence, one after the other after the other until […]
“Think you’ve got what it takes to be a part of The Voice 2020? Then you’re in luck, because we’re looking for some brand-new talent to take to the stage!” Well, even though it might not be associated with the popular singing competition, the Voice of the Customer does, in fact, share some […]