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Walmart’s Jet Ends Its New York City Fresh Grocery Business

November 25, 2019

The move is the latest example of the declining importance of Jet, a business Walmart paid $3.3 billion to acquire in 2016 to reach urban millennials and gain the services of co-founder Marc Lore, who has taken over Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce operations.

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Watch: Slashing Shipping Costs Using AI

November 25, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

So many sizes of boxes, but which is the right one for a given shipment? Jack Peck, president and CEO of FastFetch, says artificial intelligence can help to determine ideal box dimensions, and save shippers money in the process.

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

November 21, 2019

TK Subramanian, SCB Contributor

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.

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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.

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.