Retail Industry Podcasts
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3 Ways To Drive An Innovative Culture In Retail
6/29/2015
In this informative podcast, Dave Finnegan, CIO at Orvis, shares with Erin Harris three specific ways to drive a culture of innovation inside the organization and why SMRs especially are in the perfect position to adopt innovative solutions and processes to improve the guest experience.
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Solving The DC’s Omni-Channel Commerce Challenges
6/9/2015
From changing order profiles to a shrinking qualified labor force to fast-paced operations, distribution centers are feeling the pressure of omni-channel commerce. Jerry Koch, Director Of Corporate Marketing and Product Management at Intelligrated, talks with ISR’s Executive Editor, Erin Harris, about how retailers can cost-effectively overcome those challenges to drive an efficient fulfillment process, and in turn, a pleasant customer experience.
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The RIGHT Way To Forecast Demand
5/22/2015
What does it take to create a really good demand forecast? How do you find the most accurate forecast? How do you actually drive the labor? Listen in to this data-rich podcast as Martin Linusson, Senior Director of WFM Services at Empower Software Solutions shares with ISR's Executive Editor, Erin Harris, his actionable responses to these and other important questions on demand forecast.
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Mobile’s Role In Fair Scheduling & Compliance
5/22/2015
Mobile implementation in business is increasingly essential because it allows retailers to provide floor-level access to help ensure more consistent schedule adherence within the workforce. Listen in as Tommy Triplett, Senior Manager, Implementation Services at Empower Software Solutions shares with ISR's Executive Editor, Erin Harris, how accessibility of mobile implementation helps to improve positive staff engagement and feedback.
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Focus On Flexibility For Goods-To-Person Item Picking
3/16/2015
When it comes to investing in an automated order fulfillment solution to boost DC and warehouse efficiency, will the technology be flexible enough to support the changes that will undoubtedly impact the business in the future? In Part 3 of our podcast series with Jeff Hedges, president material handling at OPEX Corporation, he explains why savvy retailers favor a flexible goods-to-person (GTP) solution that easily adapts to changes in storage capacity, throughput capacity, and more — with very little down time.
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Digital Signage, Kiosks, & Mobile: 3 Key Drivers Of The Omni-Channel Experience
2/19/2015
In this timely podcast, ISR's Executive Editor Erin Harris talks to Mike Kearby, President of AML about what's driving the customer experience, specifically inside the store. Kearby sheds light on the value digital signage and kiosks bring to the store, and he discusses the two sides to the mobile initiative happening in retail.
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Flexible Omni-Channel Retailing: Truth Or Myth?
1/30/2015
Is a flexible omni-channel environment an option for today’s retailers? And, if so, how is it achieved? To find out, listen in as ISR’s Executive Editor, Erin Harris, talks with Sam Villanti, President and CEO of UTC RETAIL about his take on the importance of a flexible omni-channel environment and the steps to take to get there.
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The Truth About Consumer-Grade Devices For Associates
12/4/2014
Retailers need technology to support their omni-channel efforts, but technology is expensive. As such, many retailers have implemented consumer-grade devices (e.g. Apple and Android products) in their stores to bolster the customer experience. And, while these consumer-grade devices are more affordable than rugged mobile devices, retailers better make sure they're powered, protected, and secure. Listen in as Kara Dion, Director of Marketing at Global Technology Systems (GTS), answers Erin Harris' questions about how retailers should attack the NRF BIG show to uncover the best, most cost-effective ways to arm store associates with well-powered devices.
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Visual Access To Critical Metrics
12/4/2014
Charlie Erickson, executive VP of product development at 3xLogic talks to Erin Harris, executive editor at Integrated Solutions For Retailers about retailers' need for a clean, simple visual snapshot of their operations. Erikson explains how to distill disparate data into relevant, actionable information that can be efficiently and effectively acted upon, saving time and money while reducing loss.
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What To Expect At The 2015 NRF BIG Show
11/18/2014
With the 2015 NRF BIG Show right around the corner, ISR's Executive Editor, Erin Harris, caught up with Brad Fick, partner at Direct Source, to glean his insight on what retailers should be doing and researching while attending the event. Listen in as Fick delivers sound, actionable data about why retailers should explore innovative ideas and insights from peers, partners, and competitors as well as leverage the event to connect with the industry's best and brightest.