Supply Chain Stability Index: “Tremendous Improvement” in 2023
The stability of the supply chain has improved greatly in the past year, despite ongoing challenges and geopolitical tensions.
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Happy Returns Partners With Shein and Forever 21 to Simplify Returns
The UPS-owned company launches its new buy-online, return-in-store (BORIS) solution at 300 Forever 21 stores nationwide.
El Paso Border Delays Cost Juarez $32 Million Per Day in Economic Losses
Commercial truck delays at El Paso border crossings, initiated by reinstated Texas safety inspections, costing valuable time and money.
The Top 10 Risks Facing Supply Chain Professionals
The results from Lehigh's latest Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index Report are in and cybersecurity is a bigger issue than ever.
Walmart’s Latest Service: Ultra Late-Night Delivery
Walmart customers can now place delivery orders until midnight, the latest in a series of recent programs aimed at accommodating the varying schedules of its customers.
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Building a Solid Foundation for S&OP
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Cracking The Inventory Planning Code: The Omnichannel Way
AI and automation will be key factors to determine who leads the future retail market.
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2024 Salary Survey: How Does Your Yearly Income Stack Up?
Peerless Research Group released its 40th annual salary survey of supply chain professionals. Check out all the findings--and a few surprises.
Major Earthquake Hits Taiwan. How Will This Affect the Supply Chain?
Taiwan was struck by a major earthquake on Wednesday, raising concerns about slowdowns in the global tech supply chain.
Can Artificial Intelligence Save the Retail Industry?
A new report highlights how retailers are losing money due to in-store inefficiencies, and how many are leaning on AI to get back on track.
Manufacturing Finally Grows After 16 Straight Months of Decline
March was a good month for manufacturing, which snapped 16 straight months of decline and showed positive signs of growth and economic recovery.
Blue Yonder Acquires One Network Enterprises for $839M
Blue Yonder has acquired One Network Enterprises, strengthening its supply chain platform and collaboration ecosystem.
Port of Baltimore Could Reopen in May, Says DHL Executive
The Port of Baltimore could reopen in May, according to a DHL executive, though no definitive timetable has been given yet.
How Manufacturing Companies are Staying Ahead of the Curve
Rockwell released its annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, revealing a focus on new technologies to build resilience, drive growth, and more.
Investments in Supply Chain Technology Paying Off
Companies that invest in supply chain technology are reaping the rewards, according to the latest research from Cleo.
Shein To Sell Supply Chain Infrastructure To Outside Brands
Fashion retailer Shein says it plans to make its supply chain infrastructure and technology available to other brands.
Cart.com Unveils New AI-Powered Platform
Cart.com launched its new platform, Constellation AI, designed to optimize sales, inventory management, and forecasting.
Temu Expands Platform to Include Sellers With U.S.-Based Warehouses
Temu has shifted its focus to U.S. warehouses, promising faster deliveries and a challenge to Amazon.
Walmart To Sell Its Logistics Tools to Other Businesses
For the first time. Walmart has made its AI-powered "Route Optimization" tool available to all businesses.
Major Shift Underway in Logistics KPI Reporting
The adoption of GenAI marks a paradigm shift in logistics KPI reporting, promising enhanced efficiency and agility for logistics operations.
Bill Seward Delivers Keynote Speech at MODEX 2024
UPS' President of Supply Chain Solutions Bill Seward discusses supply chain strategy, technology investments, and more at MODEX 2024.
The Struggle With Supply Chain Automation
Despite technological advancements, Supply chain professionals are still struggling with manual tracking, technology adoption, and disruption preparation.
Talking Supply Chain: Leadership from the frontlines
Authors Radu Palamariu and Knut Alicke talk about their book on leadership, and what they have learned from the world’s top supply chain leaders
Global Trade Tensions, Material Shortages Not Expected to Ease in 2024
Global trade tensions and continued material shortages will continue to hamper the supply chain in 2024 says a Deloitte forecast.
Only 9% of Supply Chain Organizations Expect Revenue Gains During Uncertain Times
New research from Gartner finds that only 9% of supply chain organizations are able to achieve revenue gains during periods of uncertainty.
Supply Chain Lessons to be Learned from Weather-Related Events
From disruptions in the Panama Canal due to drought and threats of major hurricanes like Idalia, weather can take a toll on your supply chain. Getting ahead of the disaster before it hits starts with building resiliency.
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Bristlecone is part of the Mahindra Group, noted for delivering positive customer experiences through their supply chain expertise and advisory. Since 1998, clients across diverse industries have been turning to Bristlecone for end-to-end digital transformation capabilities. Bristlecone Supply Chain Apps, the…
Spinnaker SCA is a leading supply chain services firm providing End-to-End Supply Chain Strategy, Planning, and Execution Consulting services, based in Boulder, CO. Founded in 2021 through the joining of two top supply chain consulting firms, SCApath LLC and Spinnaker Supply…
o9 Solutions is a leading provider of an Augmented Intelligence (AI) platform that transforms planning and decision making capabilities across the digital supply chain. o9’s clients span a variety of industry segments including consumer products, manufacturing and retail. By…
Profit Velocity Solutions is a San Francisco-based technology company that has pioneered a unique platform for continuous profit improvement called PV Accelerator™. PV Accelerator is unique in enabling asset-intensive manufacturers in high-product-variety businesses to gain precise control over their mix…
Quintiq’s supply chain planning and optimization platform enables enterprises to improve efficiency at every stage of the supply chain journey. It powers end-to-end planning and optimization of personnel, resources, and processes in a single planning environment, across all planning…
OpenText™ operates the world’s leading B2B network. Built on the strength of the OpenText Cloud™, it connects more than 600,000 businesses that execute in excess of 16 billion transactions per year. OpenText B2B Managed Services help reduce the complexity…
Demandware, the category-defining leader of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, empowers the world’s leading retailers to continuously innovate in our complex, consumer-driven world. Demandware’s open cloud platform provides unique benefits including seamless innovation, the LINK ecosystem of integrated best-of-breed…
Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors is an objective supply chain consulting firm with no ties to software or equipment providers. We combine the best elements of a boutique consulting firm and a research and advisory organization to provide our clients with…
AFS Technologies is the only global end-to-end solution provider to the Food & Beverage and CPG Retail industry offering a powerhouse of complementary solutions that can streamline key business processes, provide value at every point of the supply chain, and…
alqemyiQ provides enterprise demand data management software solutions to manufacturers, retailers and sales agents. Our products and services offer a systematic way of analyzing and sharing insights gleaned from disparate data sources; including syndicated, demographic, direct POS, and internal shipments…
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Starbucks as an Example of the Value Chain Model
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7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained
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Is Apple’s Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study
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C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
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