Supply Chain

In a data-driven world, navigating the challenges of today’s supply chains requires an unprecedented level of agility. This calls for supply chain tools that deliver network-wide trading partner connectivity to enable real-time visibility, demand and supply planning, and production scheduling insights.

Organizations that are actively engaged in supply chain digitization are typically the first to sense activities that impact their supply chains -- and thus are often the first to respond and manage those events, the right way.

Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 7 percent and 9 percent in 2021, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Overall, Deloitte’s retail and distribution practice projects that holiday sales will total $1.28 trillion to $1.3 trillion during the November to January timeframe. Deloitte also forecasts that e-commerce sales will grow by 11 percent…

With supply chain news continuing to dominate the media, this upcoming holiday season looks like retailers and brands will again be faced with the challenges of getting their products into the hands of consumers. In the recent past, the “supply chain” was really only important to manufacturers and retailers that needed visibility into where their…

Peak season is looming. eMarketer forecasts that U.S. holiday retail sales will rise to more than $1 trillion, with e-commerce accounting for 18.9 percent of that. To truly succeed each year, preparation should begin the day after peak season’s end the previous year. Proactively address the following five challenges to prepare for a successful peak…

Three key supply chain essentials and three scenarios for delivering value beyond your four walls.

Survey data offers insights into how retailers are scaling operations across customer care, fraud, omnichannel, and logistics

Amazon.com sometimes speaks in mysterious ways. For example, sellers on the platform recently received a message saying, “Effective April 22, 2021, FBA products will no longer be subject to ASIN-level quantity limits. Instead, restock limits will be set at the storage-type level, offering you more flexibility in managing your shipments.” In plain English this meant…

If you're in the retail business, one of your worst nightmares is being stuck with boxes and boxes of unsold inventory taking up space in your warehouse. Wasted stock can be a huge cost to your bottom line and pose serious risks to your business. For eco-conscious brands, a lot of unsold inventory is also…

Like many industries, retailers are dealing with a shortage of labor at every level, from delivery drivers to store associates. As a result, they must often be prepared to do more with fewer resources, including handling irregular deliveries and replenishment schedules as well as managing available inventory for maximum efficiency and sales. Meanwhile, a new…