Deep Dive 15 minutes PremiumDeep Dive: Retail X Factor— Supply Chain Coresight Research July 10, 2017 Executive Summary This is the third report in our X Factor series on the major factors impacting the US retail industry. We believe supply-chain efficiency will be a key factor that will make or break a retailer going forward. Cost-cutting and enhancing operational efficiency are key areas that major US retailers have been emphasizing on their earnings calls these past few quarters, as the industry faces the changing preferences of consumers who are increasingly embracing online shopping. We have identified three key initiatives that are transforming supply-chain operations: optimization, speed and innovation. Digitalization will inevitably transform the way retailers operate brick-and-mortar stores, ultimately involving every stakeholder along the retail value chain. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: The Retail Buzz Around Generative AI—Infographic: Examples and Applications in RetailWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 18: US Store Openings Cross 4,000Seasonal Shopping, 3Q23—Holidays Preview: US Consumer Tracker Extra, June 2023February 2024 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Easing Inflation Signals Positivity For Retail Sales Growth