Retail

Omnichannel fulfillment challenges permeate modern distribution operations.

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The maturation of multi-channel distribution has put added pressure on all major modes of freight transportation, with “Just-in-time” and “just-in-case” strategies now having to meet the “just do it” demands created by today’s highly impatient consumer.

Companies need to understand shoppers across all touchpoints, and must embrace all digital capabilities to harness the customer data that is actionable in the moment and can help drive greater lifetime value, all vital to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Target is planning to splurge billions of dollars to boost its supply chain and ramp up its online growth, the company's CEO admitted there's still a lot of work to do.

The discount retailer has poached Arthur Valdez, a 16-year veteran of Amazon.com, to head its supply chain and logistics operations as it looks to better integrate its stores with its fast-growing online digital e-commerce initiatives.

Advancements in freezer/cooler door technology and a recent study from the Door and Access System Manufacturer’s Association (DASMA) now make it easier to choose which kind of door to use on a freezer/chilled room in a cold storage distribution center (DC).

Today's consumer-driven retail strategies are making it more difficult than ever to run an efficient, cost-effective supply chain.

To be fair, it’s nearly impossible to predict what will turn out to be the biggest challenges supply chain leaders will encounter in the year ahead.

Estimate comes in higher than the 10-year average of 2.7%, but falls short of the NRF’s 2015 estimate of 4.1%.

ISM index 2.3% below December, while economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector continued to grow for the 72nd month in a row.

Amazon plans to open between 300 and 400 bricks-and-mortar bookstores, according to comments made by a US shopping mall CEO.

Real estate firm JLL predicts another banner year for supply chain real estate occupiers and investors.

Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturers Can Reduce Supply Chain Costs 10%–20% with Product Lifecycle Logistics.

In today's customer-driven environment, you're only as good as your last customer experience.