Maplewave's Top Reads of the Week

If it involves new tech, digital transformation, supply chains or retail trends – we’re interested. Here are our top reads of this week. Enjoy!

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1. Toronto Pearson Airport now offers mobile assistant for the visually-impaired and blind

This is a perfect combination of tech and people. This app aims to solve the challenge of navigation experienced by consumers who are visually-impaired and blind in a unique way.

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2. Honest Tea shows how ‘small decisions’ can impact an entire supply chain

True! Consumers are certainly taking their values into consideration when purchasing products – and why shouldn’t they? We all have a role to play when it comes to making our world a better place for everyone.

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3. Top 10 Digital Transformation Trends For 2020

This is quite the list! How will these trends effect retail? What does this mean for telco?

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4. Gen Z has a thing for BOPIS

Word is that Buy Online Pick-up Instore (BOPIS) is in! 58% of Gen Z shoppers have used BOPIS, with 60% saying it was a differentiating factor. It’s time for telcos to start implementing customer journeys, like BOPIS, that cater to the specific needs and lifestyles of customers.

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Did you read a story this week that you think should be on this list? Tell us!