AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC. (AEO) acquired Quiet Logistics for $350 MM in November. This was their second logistics-related purchase in 2021 as retailers struggle to get goods to stores. Quiet Logistics has 8 fulfillment centers in 6 cities where workers aided by robots fulfill digital shipping orders. AEO also purchased e-commerce delivery startup AirTerra in May. These purchases give AEO greater scale, flexibility and efficiencies currently available to major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart by aggregating smaller shippers. It also enables an expansion into the fast growing e-commerce fulfillment business. AEO’s digital sales rose to 35% of revenue in 2Q21 from 25% pre-COVID. This allows them to hold less stock, but also requires greater control over shipping costs. New trends require new strategies. MOSIMTEC's simulation modeling services can help. Explore new ways of doing things in manufacturing, sourcing, shipping, warehousing, automation, inventory and more to succeed where others fail. Evaluate options virtually to see which creative solutions deliver the biggest bang for the buck and which fall flat on their face. Supply chain strength is a must in today’s reality. MOSIMTEC industrial engineers and data scientists are here to help. Learn more about our supply chain related work here: https://mosimtec.com/industries/logistics-supply-chain/ #modelingandsimulation #digitaltwin #futureproofyourbusiness Read more here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/american-eagle-outfitters-to-buy-quiet-logistics-for-350-million-11635850920