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VF Corporation enters partnership with Nedap to unlock end-to-end inventory visibility across its global store estate
Nedap (AMS:NEDAP), a leader in item-level inventory visibility, today announced a partnership with VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in apparel, footwear and equipment whose portfolio of iconic active and outdoor lifestyle brands includes The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®. As part of the collaboration, VF Corporation will deploy the Nedap Inventory Engine across its brand portfolio and 1,500+ stores, creating a stronger foundation for end-to-end inventory visibility and more seaml
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