Omni-Channel Commerce

Omni-channel commerce is becoming the strategy of choice by most retailers as a way to compete with Amazon’s Supply Chain. Companies are now using more store stock as the inventory of last resort to fill an e-commerce orders.  Omni-channel retail strategies are often seen by supply chain consultants as a response to changes in the market place and how people shop.  Online commerce is growing at a staggering rate and retailers need to build a optimized distribution network to compete with other online retailers. 

Same day delivery service might catch on as well but is at least a few years away from being the required norm from customers.  Amazon and Ebay are testing this concept in various cities in the united states.  This includes their own delivery vehicles so the traditional door to door delivery services might end up loosing if they cannot provide better logistical support than online retailers. 

Omni-channel retail strategies concentrate on a seamless approach to logistics and is the evolution of multichannel retail strategies.  Customers are desiring to use multiple channels including their smart phones to make purchasing decisions.  This trend is leading businesses to learn how to connect to their customers in non traditional ways but this is still fundamentally a communication process.

Interesting Mckinsey info

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How to Choose your Supply Chain Management Consultant

Supply Chain Management Consulting Companies

Many of the big supply chain management consulting agencies charge enormous fees but often its worth it for large companies.  For small to medium sized business, Companies like Operation Consulting Group will give you a better "bang for your buck"
Here is a link to learn more:   Operation Consulting Group

Make Sure your consultant has an MBA and not just a certification in Supply chain management or six sigma.  These programs are great but an MBA degree from a top tier school almost guarantees that you will have a knowledgeable supply chain management consultant. 

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