DOSS Research Team
The DOSS Research team is focused on exploring themes and trends that affect physical product companies. With deep expertise in methodologies and common challenges in consumer brands, the team presents new research to better understand the challenges businesses are facing and how to overcome them.
Articles by DOSS Research Team
7 articles
Who's Letting the Bots Shop? AI Shopping Trust by the Numbers
How far will shoppers let AI go? A survey of 1,000 Americans and an audit of 500 retailers reveal the trust gap in agentic commerce.
Shelf Life Stress: What's Keeping Inventory Teams up at Night in 2026?
A new survey reveals how tariffs, unreliable forecasts, and inventory volatility are increasing stress for retail and CPG operations teams in 2026.
The Loyalty Tax: How 2026 Inflation Is Breaking American Brand Loyalty
Survey data shows brand loyalty breaks at a 10% price hike, as discount grocery stores gain shoppers.
Spreadsheet Errors: How Manual Data Mistakes Are Costing Operations Teams Thousands
Spreadsheet errors are costing ops teams time, money, and trust. See what 1,000+ professionals reported.
The Stockout Stigma Index: How Out-of-Stock Products Are Costing Brands More Than a Sale
DOSS analyzed 8,679 Reddit posts and surveyed 1,000 consumers to find out how stockouts really affect brand trust and buying behavior.
2026 Global Trade Volatility Index: Tariff Risk Analysis & Supply Chain Impact Report
How are product companies responding to sudden tariff shifts? Survey data reveals pricing delays, system gaps, and team strain.
2026 CPG Operations Benchmark Report: Supply Chain Resilience & Margin Optimization Trends
Learn how to calculate safety stock with proven formulas and methods. Find the right approach for your stage of growth and protect against stockouts.
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