Papers

To gain a deeper understanding of retailers’ focus, concerns and investment plans, Zebra conducted a global research study across a wide spectrum of retail segments, including: specialty stores, department stores, apparel merchants, supermarkets, electronics, home improvement and drugstore chains.

As we explore in this report, the state of entrepreneurship is improving, startup activity is up, Main Street entrepreneurship has reached a near two-decade high, and growth entrepreneurship is growing, and while it is still unclear what entrepreneurial activity will look like in the future, the past year showed great improvements.

This white paper explores the ways manufacturing has changed, from the goals of manufacturers to the systems they rely on, discover how the software market is addressing the changing manufacturing sector.

As packagers research and review their options to achieve the goal of packaging sustainability they will find flexible automation to be a powerful and effective solution.

Improving the quality of products being produced can be a costly endeavor; however overlooking automation because of its cost will be more detrimental in the long run.

Tapping into the “Power of People,” McCormick takes procurement from regional to global in three years. The SCOR framework serves as a foundation for success by providing a shared vision between procurement and supply chain.

The SCOR framework provides a model of process excellence that allows the Brazilian Post Office to optimize its logistics operations, positioning it to successfully compete with smaller, more agile private logistics firms.

Through the Global Gender Gap Report, the World Economic Forum quantifies the magnitude of gender disparities and tracks their progress over time, with a specific focus on the relative gaps between women and men across four key areas: health, education, economy and politics.

Today, several of the world’s largest and most well known parcel management organizations are relying on advanced multi-party cloud platforms to deliver the customer service, low rates, on-time deliveries, and flexible shipping options that today's consumers demand - all while lowering the overall cost to serve.

This report takes a close look at one omni-channel dependent industry vertical: B2B CPG manufacturers to show how leading companies use price optimization and other strategies across all channels to improve sales effectiveness, boost financail results, and foster customer loyalty.

The use of robotics in the solar industry is becoming increasingly important as manufacturerers strive to lower their costs by creating solutions for the efficient production of solar cells and modules.

In this edition of Deloitte’s Global Economic Outlook, Deloitte's economists across the globe examine the unfolding environment in the United States, Eurozone, China, Japan, India, Mexico, Turkey, and South Africa, as well as the impact on the global shipping industry.

A guide to understanding and navigating the driver shortage and trucking regulations.

Today’s shippers are sending more freight across the Mexico border as they expand their operations and customer base in Mexico, and third-party logistics providers can help them navigate cross-border challenges.

If you’re not already engaged in international eCommerce, now is the time to begin planning your strategy.

In this report, the authors addresses three questions concerning recent trade developments: what is happening?; why?; and does it matter? The report is organized into 2 chapters: chapter one presents trade developments in 2016; and chapter two presents trade and productivity slowdowns: the role of global value chains.

For JDA’s fourth annual Retail CEO Survey, we asked more than 350 retail and consumer goods CEOs from the world’s largest and smallest players, across different segments in both mature and emerging markets around the world to share their views of the key trends shaping their business.

The Trade Facilitation Agreement will be of benefit to all members of the WTO because the costs of implementing the Agreement are likely to be far less than the expected benefits from improving the flow of goods across borders.

The research and quantitative assessment underpinning this report emphasize that digital transformation could unlock immense value for the retail and CPG industry over the next decade.

Given the important role that B2B managed services play in an organization’s success, finding a partner that can help you connect every link in your supply chain and streamline your business processes is essential.