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Most Walmart Suppliers Asked to Pay Inventory Carrying Costs

July 2, 2015

Walmart has begun asking most of its suppliers for fees to cover the costs of carrying inventory and use of its warehouses and distribution centers, in an effort to cover those costs and apply the fees more uniformly.

What Do Customers Want From Home Delivery?

July 1, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Ever-rising customer-service expectations are roiling the home-delivery business. Chris Sullens, chief executive officer with Marathon Data Systems, talks about what customers want today, and how service providers are working to shrink the time between order and delivery.

Manufacturers Returning to U.S. Must Find Ways to Finance Equipment Needs

July 1, 2015

Industry Week

Onshoring has become a major trend in the United States. U.S.-based companies are increasingly pulling their overseas manufacturing efforts and setting up shop in the States. How are they meeting their needs for heavy equipment?

E-Commerce Delivery: What Can Possibly Go Wrong?

June 30, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The world of e-commerce deliveries is fraught with peril. Will Leong, chief operating officer of TZ, talks about how providers are surmounting the various challenges.

How Advanced Analytics Can Help Your Business

June 30, 2015

Mudit Bajaj, VP Advanced Analytics Solutions, Jabil

GS1 US Publishes Guides to Best Practices in Data Governance

June 29, 2015

GS1 US

GS1 US has published two new guidance documents to help companies evaluate their data-quality programs.

GT Nexus Joins With Seabury in Supply-Chain Finance Program

June 26, 2015

GT Nexus

GT Nexus has partnered with Seabury TFX in a new supply-chain financing program.

The World of Heavyweight Home Deliveries

June 26, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Heavyweight orders require another level of delivery service, to satisfy the demands of buyers. Jim Hourigan, chief operating officer with BuildDirect, discusses some of the challenges that are unique to that sector.

The Complexities of Cross-Border Delivery

June 25, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

As if domestic delivery weren't tough enough, cross-border shipments entail a whole new set of challenges. Jonathan Matchett, operations director with wnDirect, talks about how service providers are addressing issues of speed, reliability and regulations.