Jeremy Tancredi, partner and leader of the Supply Chain Practice of West Monroe, recalls the plight that merchandisers found themselves in when they responded to a surge in demand during the pandemic, only to be left with excess inventory and capital equipment when it was over.
In this guide, we explore five important fulfillment questions that should be on the boardroom agendas of businesses – from retail to grocery, 3PL to manufacturing – over the next five years.
Learn how a smart data fabric can enable end-to-end visibility, data driven insights, end-to-end predictive and prescriptive orchestration, and ultimately, end-to-end aligned decision making within your supply chain business.
By improving processes such as employee training, communication among employees, and also between management and floor staff, retailers can take strides to resolve inventory distortion at the store level.
Shanmugasundaram says online sales of Breitling watches increased by 20% in the U.S. the month after the program was introduced, and online sales revenue increased by 15% to 30%.
Previously, some Bangladeshi garment workers were paid just $3 a day, but protestors are demanding the minimum wage be at least tripled in the country.
As the popularity of e-commerce grows, companies struggle with the business risk of misloaded packages. New supply chain visibility solutions can help fix the problem.
A leading supplier of reusable packaging containers seeks to boost visibility and cut down on losses within a network of millions of units, with a method that makes economic sense. Roambee provides the innovative solution.
When consumers are informed about the carbon cost of shipping and the environmental impact of their choices, they are empowered to make decisions that align with their values.
While the overall economy continues to grow, U.S. Bank said, the truck freight economy is still impacted by many factors, including consumer spending on experiences over tangible goods.
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the apparel industry — which consists of companies that manufacture clothing, accessories and footwear. Learn how apparel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.
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