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Robots are Enhancing Human Workers, Not Replacing Them
The future is here - and autonomous robots are taking on all the strenuous tasks so humans can focus on the more analytical ones.
Why Companies are Pushing for a Quieter Warehouse
By prioritizing safety and ergonomics, companies are creating healthier work environments, improving productivity levels and reducing turnover.
Union Pacific’s Speedy New Service Connects Southern California and Chicago
The new service includes quicker freight exchanges with other railroads for destinations in the Ohio Valley and the northeastern United States.
Mexico Continues As America’s Top Trade Partner in March
Take a closer look at the Top 15 trade partners for the United States, and why Mexico continues to dominate the top spot.
Resources
Navigating Procurement’s Digital Transformation with AI
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of AI in reshaping procurement and supply chain operations is...
Boosting Productivity: The Benefits of Automation and AI for Consumer Products Companies
Utilizing technology to solve supply chain problems or seize new business opportunities for consumer products companies.
Featured Companies
We are Otto, the company rethinking the future of transportation - starting with self-driving trucks. We’re a team of forward-thinking technologists and innovators, dedicated to revolutionizing the way we approach transportation in America. We’ve come together from the…
The Robin Report is published monthly for senior executives in the retail, fashion, beauty, consumer products and related industries. The mission of The Robin Report is to provide new strategic insight and meaningful perspective into the retail industry. It is…
The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S.…
Revenue Analytics is a tech-enabled consulting firm that focuses on complex revenue questions like what to charge, what to stock, and what to promote when. From automotive to retail to airlines, we help some of the world’s biggest companies…
Drewry Supply Chain Advisors is the global market leader in seafreight market intelligence and benchmarking and a specialist advisor in international seafreight procurement. Our experience with clients suggests not only is there a need to assist seafreight procurement activity with…
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development. The World Bank…
The Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF), directed by Dr. Douglas M. Lambert, provides the opportunity for leading practitioners and academics to pursue the critical issues related to customer satisfaction and operational excellence independent of specific functional expertise. The Forum supports…
Sirenum is the world’s first fully automated staff management solution. The Sirenum staff management platform leverages cloud and mobile technology to help organisations across multiple key processes in the staff management lifecycle. Sirenum is based in London, UK. We…
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How Does IKEA’s Inventory Management Supply Chain Strategy Really Work?
Each IKEA store is huge and holds more than 9,500 products! How in the world does IKEA offer so...
Starbucks as an Example of the Value Chain Model
The concept of value chain helps to understand and segregate the useful (which help in gaining a competitive...
7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained
Would you like to understand supply chain management concepts but don't have time to study from a textbook?...
Is Apple’s Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study
How Complex is Apple's Supply Chain? Some people in the blogosphere said that Apple's Supply Chain is not...
Featured Downloads
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the warehouse, enabling automation technologies...
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
Korber Supply Chain’s introduction to the world of dropshipping. While dropshipping is not for every retailer or distributor, it does provide...
C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
What trends you should be focusing on in 2024 depends on how far you are on your yard and dock management journey. This...
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
In this industry guide, we’ll share some of the challenges manufacturers face and how a Right-Sized Packaging On Demand® solution can...
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Revamp warehouse operations with composable commerce. Say goodbye to legacy systems and hello to modernization.