By embracing technology, implementing pandemic-learned strategies, and fostering collaboration, retailers can ensure their shelves remain stocked, their customers are satisfied, and their businesses remain resilient.

Under the deal, Fujitsu will provide Japanese businesses with its warehouse management system (WMS) services while YE Digital will offer its MMLogiStation warehouse automation tool to Japanese logistics companies.

P.S. Subramaniam, a partner in the Strategic Operations and Performance practice of Kearney, explains how electronics manufacturers went from having too few materials and components on hand to too many in a very short time — and how they can do a better job of planning in the future.

Over a third of participants said that resource scarcity has led to increased costs for their businesses while another 27% said that these limitations have caused supply chain disruptions.

As they grow ever more complex, modern supply chains require comprehensive lifecycle orchestration.

The move came out January 26 after a BBC documentary entitled “Boohoo’s Broken Promises” accused the fast-fashion chain of putting undue pressure on garment suppliers.