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On January 26, 2021, Coresight Research and Blue Yonder hosted a virtual mini conference, “Supporting the Customer Journey: Localization for Speed to Market and Flexibility.”

The event brought together leaders from top retailers and organizations—including AAFA (American Apparel & Footwear Association), New Balance, Orvis, PVH Corp. and Tractor Supply—to explore existing challenges in retail and the strategies that brands and retailers can employ to keep up with fast-changing consumer demand and shifting market conditions.

In this free report, we provide eight key insights from the mini conference, covering the following topics:

• Nearshoring and “newshoring” strategies, as well as the on-demand manufacturing model
• Synchronized supply chains and reducing risk in inventory management
• Sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Last-mile delivery
• The role of physical stores—in terms of customer shopping preferences and the in-store experience, and as fulfillment centers
• Direct-to-consumer selling

Click here to view the associated deck, which presents Coresight Research and Blue Yonder survey findings on the impact of Covid-19 on consumers’ purchase behaviors and retailers’ strategies on nearshoring and sustainability.

This report is available for free and can be accessed by registering for a free account.