Back-to-school shopping, like other large retail events, demands careful supply chain planning to avoid bottlenecks and delays from large orders. With this year's projected spending lower than last year's, retailers need to accurately forecast demand to prevent overstocking while meeting consumers’ needs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Optimizes Inventory Purchase Decisions AI is capable of analyzing consumer…
Siddharth Priyesh
Stricter Enforcement of the ACE Entry Type 86 program In response to findings of counterfeit goods, illegal substances and misclassified shipments, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is intensifying enforcement of the ACE Entry Type 86 program, which exempts U.S.-bound shipments valued under $800 from duties and taxes. Now, Entry Type 86 needs to be…
As we approach the holiday season, retailers and logistics service providers (LSPs) like freight forwarders and warehouses are placing their respective orders to secure the availability of merchandise before shoppers add to their carts. This year, the holiday consumer landscape is slightly different. With U.S. businesses gearing up to import more goods now compared to…