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Why Pharma Supply Chains Must Go Digital: Six Questions to Consider

November 21, 2019

If technology-enabled visibility isn’t built into the pharma supply chain today, then manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, shippers and pharmacies risk significant losses.

Toshiba Announces New A3 Multifunction Printer Family

November 20, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Toshiba America Business Solutions today expands its e-STUDIO multifunction printer line with the introduction of five ledger-size models addressing the document management needs of small-to-medium-size businesses.

Getting Your Holiday ‘Stocking’ Right: Seasonality’s Impact on the Supply Chain

November 18, 2019

Bill Denbigh, SCB Contributor

For many businesses, planning for seasonal demand can make or break their profitability for the year.

A Five-Step Approach to Inventory Agility

November 16, 2019

Gary Jones, SCB Contributor

Too often, companies take a giant leap toward a best-practice system, process or software application that has recently captured headlines.

Navigating the Wild West of E-Commerce: A Guide for B2B Distributors

November 15, 2019

Eric Allais, SCB Contributor

The meteoric rise of business-to-consumer retail e-commerce has sent shock waves throughout the industry. Now, the impact is reverberating beyond Amazon and eBay to affect business-to-business companies everywhere.

Optimizing DCs for a Changing Omnichannel Landscape

November 14, 2019

Trevor Howard, SCB Contributor

The past decade has seen a monumental shift in the requirements placed on distribution centers. As customers continue to trend toward online sales and demand faster delivery times, retailers and wholesalers are feeling the pressure.

Case Study

A Model for Improving Home Healthcare Supply Chains in Ontario

November 12, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The megatrend in healthcare today is a focus on home care, bypassing the hospital and clinic. So it only makes sense that a Canadian health network would be looking to transform its supply chain toward that end.

Why Logistics Companies Must Adopt Big Data and Cloud Technology

November 11, 2019

Simone Puorto, SCB Contributor

More than 50% of companies are using big-data analytics, a recent survey says, but a closer look reveals that adoption rate varies significantly by industry.

Case Study

It’s a Match: Tools Distributor Uses AI to Perfect Packaging

November 6, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Snap-on Tools was working to reduce inefficient packaging and absurd box sizes for its e-commerce customers. An artificial intelligence solution by FastFetch Corp. turned out to be the perfect fit.

This Year’s Supply-Chain Innovator of the Year

The Top Supply-Chain Innovations of 2019

November 5, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

This year's crop of supply-chain innovators ran the gamut from planning to supplier relations to order fulfillment and delivery. What they shared was a determination not to settle for the status quo.

All Warehouse Services

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.