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High Expectations May Hurt Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season

November 15, 2018

Researchers and trade groups expect retail sales in stores and online to grow 5 percent or more — which could make this Christmas shopping season the best in recent memory.

Will the Trade War Force a Rethinking of High-Tech Sourcing Strategies?

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Will the Trade War Force a Rethinking of High-Tech Sourcing Strategies?

November 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The escalating tariff war between the U.S. and China is already having a negative impact on high-tech supply chains.

Heineken Stockpiles Beer So U.K. Pubs Won't Go Dry After Brexit

November 9, 2018

Lovers of Desperados tequila-flavored beer and Strongbow apple cider can rest a little easier in the stressful run-up to Brexit. Dutch brewer Heineken NV is stockpiling extra booze.

Coty CEO Is Frustrated With Supply Chain Snags at Beauty Brands

Coty CEO Is Frustrated With Supply Chain Snags at Beauty Brands

November 8, 2018

Coty Inc. suffered multiple disruptions to its supply chain in Europe and North America that hindered the beauty giant’s operations and stifled sales last quarter.

America Is Drowning in Milk Nobody Wants

America Is Drowning in Milk That Nobody Wants

October 22, 2018

Dairy farmers are under siege thanks to low prices and changing tastes.

How a ‘Value-Based’ Approach Is Transforming Healthcare Services and Supply Chains

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How a ‘Value-Based’ Approach Is Transforming Healthcare Services and Supply Chains

October 22, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Certain shifts in business strategy seem so shockingly obvious in retrospect that you have to wonder why they weren’t common practice all along.

Ace Hardware Nails Global Operations' Replenishment Costs

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Ace Hardware Nails Global Operations' Replenishment Costs

October 19, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

As its jingle says: “Ace is the place with the helpful hardware folks.” But in a store with frequent stockouts, customer service can only go so far.

Additive Manufacturing and the Supply Chain: Opportunities and Risks

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Additive Manufacturing and the Supply Chain: Opportunities and Risks

October 17, 2018

Many supply-chain headaches can be alleviated with 3-D printing, but there are some perils attached to the benefits.

Case Study Advanced Logistics and Fulfillment (ALF)

Case Study: Advanced Logistics and Fulfillment

October 16, 2018

Nulogy Corporation

Eight Methods that Improve Forecasting Accuracy

Eight Methods That Improve Forecasting Accuracy

October 11, 2018

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