Inventory Planning/ Optimization

U.S. Food Suppliers Are Having Trouble Keeping Shelves Stocked

August 27, 2021

Some of the largest U.S. food distributors are reporting difficulties in fulfilling orders as a lack of workers weighs on the supply chain.

Coach Owner Is Stockpiling Handbags to Prepare for Holidays

August 22, 2021

Bloomberg

The owner of the Coach and Kate Spade brands is stockpiling its handbags and other accessories ahead of the holiday season to ensure it can meet consumer demand amid ongoing delays in the delivery of products from suppliers.

Four Threats to a Future-Proof Supply Chain, and How to Confront Them

August 22, 2021

Ben Eachus, SCB Contributor

Digital transformation is a key priority for most supply chain leaders, but less than half have a roadmap for the future.

Six Elements Retailers Should Have in Place for Peak Season

August 20, 2021

Kamran Iqbal, SCB Contributor

Even with the best intentions, many retailers are finding themselves jammed by ongoing supply chain and logistics constraints.

Why Can’t Retailers and Suppliers Get Their Act Together on Demand Forecasting?

August 16, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

How in the world are retailers and suppliers supposed to come up with accurate demand forecasts if they aren’t sharing the same data in the same manner at the same time?

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Watch: Is Blockchain the Key to Achieving Supply Chain Transparency?

August 13, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Paul Brody, blockchain leader with EY, describes the remarkable progress that blockchain technology has already made in the area of supply chain management, and how it must further evolve to reach its full potential.

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Watch: How Is Artificial Intelligence Being Applied to Logistics?

August 12, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics at the American Military University Online, discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence, to the point where it has become omnipresent in the world of logistics management.

How to Respond to Amazon’s Restricting FBA Inventory for Sellers

August 11, 2021

Brian Birch, SCB Contributor

Recently, Amazon.com informed businesses using its Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) program that its fulfillment centers are reaching maximum storage capacity. As a result, access to the remaining space is being allocated across all sellers.

Five Ways Collaboration Can Ease Supply Chain Headaches in a Post-COVID-19 Environment

August 4, 2021

Five Warehousing Challenges to Overcome for E-Commerce Success

August 4, 2021

Inventory Planning/ Optimization

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