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Supply Chain Set to Deliver this Christmas
December 19, 2023
Inventory and freight capacity is available, and consumer spending continues to remain resilient.
Replacing Just-in-Time and Just-in-Case with Agile Inventory Management
December 19, 2023
Ultimately, the goal for managers is still to create the most efficient supply chain possible for their inventory management. Rather than committing to just-in-time or just-in-case, an unpredictable world demands that managers mitigate risks by always being agile.
Robots Can Improve the Pharmacy Business and Patient Safety
December 14, 2023
The potential for improving health care delivery systems through automation is vast, however, industry leaders must seize the benefits, manage critical risks and skillfully navigate difficult dilemmas in order to truly take advantage of it.
5 Ways Supply Chain Managers Can Contribute to Humanitarian Relief
December 14, 2023
Supply chains play a vital role in relief missions, but the planning starts long before disaster strikes.
An Early Delivery for Christmas: A Healthy Supply Chain
December 14, 2023
The combination of consumer spending continuing to remain resilient, retailers with inventory and delivery providers with capacity add up to a supply chain delivering this Christmas.
Supply Chain Lesson for Transitioning from Fossil Fuels
December 14, 2023
During President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, his political opponents seized the opportunity to unite in mock laughter following his off-script remark about big oil companies. However, it's important not to overlook the message behind the partisan exchange: the urgent need for a more consistent, incremental, and even bipartisan approach to transitioning towards clean energy.
Supply Chain Dilemmas with Trucking Vehicle and Labor Shortages
December 14, 2023
Rigidities in the supply of truck drivers and truck availability have a lot in common with Greek tragedies.
Safer Transportation: Linking Personality Traits to Distracted Driving
December 14, 2023
Research has found some correlation between personality traits and distracted driving behaviors. But there is question on whether businesses can use that information to improve employee safety.
J.B. Hunt, U of A Collaboration Focuses on Future of Supply Chain
January 12, 2023
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, and the University of Arkansas announced the Sam M. Walton College of Business program for studying supply chain.
Fighting Scalping Bots May Be a Losing Battle for Retailers
January 12, 2023
While it is important for retailers to do something about bots, it is not clear that it is a fight they can win - or one they are especially incentivized to win.
Truck Driver Burnout: Ways Carriers Can Fight Stress-Related Turnover
January 11, 2023
This whitepaper covers the main points of stressors that truck drivers experience and how to mitigate burnout, slowing turnover.
Realizing the Promise of Retail Media Networks
January 11, 2023
Due to technological innovation, retailing is changing faster than ever - commerce is becoming increasingly digitally enabled, and consumers’ expectations of retailers and brands are growing.
Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal-aid for Truck Parking Infrastructure Improvements
January 11, 2023
States may receive millions to improve truck parking infrastructure - how should they spend the money?
Inflation and Healthcare Supply Chains
January 11, 2023
Inflation and pandemic disruptions have become a critical concern in healthcare.
Getting Online Shoppers to Choose No-Rush Shipping Is Easier Than You Think
January 11, 2023
When it comes to the last stage of product delivery, online retailers have a challenging task at hand - many customers view speedy shipping as the expectation, not as an expensive premium service.