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How Supply Chain Technology Enables the ‘New Retail’ Customer Experience

March 27, 2019

Today’s “new retail” — a shopping experience that seamlessly blends digital and offline commerce — is still in its infancy. But it’s already defining the future of technology, business and operational strategies for companies worldwide.

Case Study

Why Honda Adopted a ‘Community’ for Managing Reusable Containers for Parts

March 19, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Automotive supply chains depend on tight coordination between a manufacturer and its many suppliers. But some of the basic technology to optimize those connections has been lacking until now.

Amazon Was Fighting Fakes With Big Vendor Purge

March 12, 2019

Bloomberg

Amazon hinted that fighting counterfeits was a reason for its sudden and unexplained purge of thousands of vendors that sowed panic among long-time suppliers.

Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers

March 12, 2019

The Wall Street Journal

The retailer wants suppliers that ship full trucks of products to deliver orders within a specified two-day window 87 percent of the time, up from an 85-percent rate it targeted previously.

How CMMS Can Improve Warehouse Management

March 11, 2019

Bryan Christiansen, SCB Contributor

These crucial tasks control the operations within a warehouse.

Waymo Is Now Selling Sensors to Lower Cost of Self-Driving Cars

Waymo Is Selling Sensors to Lower the Cost of Self-Driving Cars

March 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The next generation of warehouse robots, security systems, and even autonomous tractors could all be built with this technology.

Enter Now for the 2019 Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition

March 7, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has extended the deadline to participate in its annual Supply Chain Innovation Award, in partnership with SupplyChainBrain.

The No-Deal Diet: How Brits Would Eat If Brexit Shuts Off Trade

March 7, 2019

Bloomberg

No more avocado toast or banana smoothies, and forget about shaving fresh Parmesan on pasta.

The Man Leading Alibaba’s High-Stakes Southeast Asia Expansion

March 5, 2019

Bloomberg

In December, Alibaba Group put Pierre Poignant in charge of Lazada, the subsidiary spearheading the Chinese e-commerce giant’s Southeast Asia expansion. The choice was out of character for several reasons.

Think Tank

Preparing Your Workplace for Cannabis

February 25, 2019

Danny Shields, SCB Contributor

The growing acceptance of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes raises potential issues for workplaces, especially in roles such as commercial driving, heavy equipment operation and other safety-sensitive jobs that require a high degree of cognitive response.

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.