Consumer Packaged Goods

Hanjin Bankruptcy Not Expected to Greatly Impede Retail Imports

September 13, 2016

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should be at near-peak levels this month even as retailers work to cope with the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

How Amazon's Prime Day Creates New Challenges for Traditional Retailers

September 13, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

First there was Black Friday. Then Cyber Monday. And now, Amazon.com's Prime Day. Why do retailers invite peak-demand headaches?

Amazon Looks to Shave Delivery Time of Small Items from China to U.S.

September 12, 2016

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. is speeding the delivery of USB cables, smartphone screen protectors, cosmetics and other small, flat items in its continuing push against rival marketplaces that help overseas manufacturers and suppliers sell directly to U.S. shoppers.

Update Your Automobile While You Sleep?

September 12, 2016

New York Times

Tired of your vehicle and its aging, limited features? Don't trade it in just yet. Download new software instead.

Unlock the Value of Your Supply Chain Through Embedded Analytics

September 9, 2016

OpenText

Is your Business Network Optimized for the Digital World?

September 9, 2016

OpenText

Symphony EYC Teams With The Partnering Group on Joint Business Planning

September 9, 2016

Symphony EYC

Symphony EYC, a provider of software and services for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, has joined with The Partnering Group, a global consultancy serving retail and consumer products companies, in developing an automated Joint Business Planning (JBP) Workbench.

DHL Supply Chain Rolls Out Vision-Picking Program in U.S., U.K., Netherlands

September 9, 2016

DHL Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain is rolling out the next phase of its Vision Picking Program, following a successful trial of the augmented reality technology in the Netherlands.

Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipments to Canada

September 9, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The boom in e-commerce is a global phenomenon, but each country has its own unique requirements for ensuring the smooth flow of shipments to the buyer.

Hanjin Bankruptcy Proves Need to Have Risk Management Strategy in Place

September 7, 2016

Industry Week

The recent bankruptcy of Hanjin container line clearly illustrates some of the risks involved in the global supply chain today. As The Guardian reports, "the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line has thrown ports and retailers around the world into confusion, with giant container ships marooned and merchants worrying whether hundreds of tons of goods being carried by the South Korean company will reach shelves."

Consumer Packaged Goods

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