Papers

Many of today’s retail distribution professionals have experienced a major shift in the fulfillment requirements that need to be efficiently supported through their distribution center (DC).

This white paper investigates the business process, technology, and the associated implications for the future of supply chain management, it also recommends a business and technology architecture for bridging to the future.

The decisions surrounding whether a SKU should be stocked and where, and in what status it is to be held in the supply chain, impact the profitability of your company.

The manufacturing landscape is facing dramatic changes, creating and capturing value in this new environment will require understanding the factors driving change in specific manufacturing sectors, focusing on activities that convey a structural advantage, leveraging the skills and capabilities of third parties, fundamentally rethinking business models, and identifying influence points.

The supplier hub alternative was particularly intriguing because it provided the additional benefit of allowing Apple to decrease the amount of inventory on its books, by negotiating with suppliers to defer payment for incoming materials until the day of use.

Information drives competitive advantage in the Digital-First World, and the effective management and coordination of it is critical, to drive competitive advantage and operate seamlessly within this ecosystem of partners, companies need to re-invent their business processes with digital technology.

The report is ideal for shippers seeking a spare parts logistics provider, for providers that wish to benchmark service offerings, or for researchers in need of market sizing data.

Infosys commissioned independent market research company Vanson Bourne to investigate the approach and attitudes that senior decision-makers in large organizations have towards AI technology and how they see the future application and development of AI in their industries.

As businesses are scrutinizing every dollar spent on logistics and transportation, it makes sense to understand exactly where costs are being incurred.

The Single Window is coming and it’s critical for shippers that self-file to keep abreast of fast-moving target dates and know how to undertake entry filing in the new system.

It‟s time to build a human economy that benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.

Universities and colleges have enhanced their supply chain and logistics degree programs; organizations like APICS and the Institute for Supply Management have expanded their certification programs; and training firms offer myriad options to help executives stay current on supply chain trends.

Global e-commerce is growing in leaps and bounds, particularly in emerging markets, where consumers can find it hard to locate affordable imported products in local shops.

Recognizing areas where you may be losing money due to lack of supply chain visibility is only the first step in improving operations.

It's common in any TMS implementation: You don't know what you need until you’re well into it.

The biggest obstacle to being ready for the IoT is mindset - businesses need to think beyond their traditional roles in order to thrive when the IoT arrives in full force.

With Oracle Transportation Management and Global Trade Management Cloud Services, you can deliver exceptional service to your customers with a single platform that provides end-toend visibility and control of transportation, customs, and compliance processes.

Conveyor solutions from Intelligrated® help retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers build efficient, high performance automated distribution and fulfillment operations.

Apple is hindering the improvement of working conditions in the smartphone industry, and if Apple does not take on responsibility commensurate with its status, other companies will not have the ability to make improvements either.

Most of today’s retailers and their supply chain advisors understand the shift in retail sales to the online channel but, for many years, the inclusion of gasoline, groceries, and automobile sales in U.S. retail sales numbers masked the true extent of eCommerce penetration.