Global trade is significantly more complex and presents more risk than domestic trade, given changing regulations and standards across different countries and the varied levels of transparency throughout a global supply chain. Combined with the sheer number of suppliers (not to mention the suppliers’ suppliers) that come with global trade, and the often manual process […]
Brexit has thrown a giant wrench in the economic, political and social systems throughout the globe, and everyone is trying to prepare for April 2019 when the U.K.’s departure becomes final. Retailers, in particular, are feeling the heat to quickly and accurately navigate the current and potential future impacts and possible outcomes of Brexit – […]
In the beginning of January, the Bamboo Rose team attended NRF 2018: Retail’s Big Show to share insights with industry leaders and connect with customers. Every year, this event sets the tone for what’s to come in retail, and this year the focus remained on evolving retail technology and digitalization within the industry. Here are […]
The word is out – Software is not enough. Retailers need more. They need to be able to discover, develop and deliver great products at consumer speed. We’re bringing the retail community into modern times. That includes retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, international carriers, freight forwarders, customs, and financial institutions. We’re bringing them onto a […]
We all know that the world can be unpredictable. But retailers can’t let volatility and the unexpected stop them from bringing quality, high-demand products to their consumers. “We didn’t plan for that earthquake at our factory in Bangladesh” might be understandable, but it doesn’t put products on the shelf or consumer dollars in your register. […]
On average, how many hours do you waste sorting through emails, scouring over handwritten notes, or even sitting on an airplane on a trip to meet with overseas suppliers? There is a better way to manage your time and make your job more efficient by using retail technology that streamlines tedious processes and saves your […]
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 […]
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, […]