E-Commerce/Omni-Channel

Why Thanksgiving 2021 Was the Most Expensive Yet

December 20, 2021

Glenn Riggs and Andrew Whisler, SCB Contributors

In 2020, the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner for a family of 10 was $46.90 per person, an all-time low. Fast forward to 2021, and Thanksgiving was the most expensive on record.

How to Manage Cross-Border E-Commerce Costs to Booming Latin American Market

December 20, 2021

A.J. Hernandez, SCB Contributor

Latin America's e-commerce market offers great potential for international retailers, but comes with a complex, cross-border learning curve.

Amazon Tornado Aftermath: Workers Say They Lacked Emergency Training

December 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Days after the tornado toppled the warehouse’s 11-inch thick concrete walls, workers are questioning Amazon’s commitment to their safety.

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Watch: Can Traditional Brands Survive?

December 17, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Established consumer brands are being challenged as never before. Guy Courtin, vice president and industrial principal with Tecsys, talks about how they're striving to establish direct relationships with customers.

U.S. Retail Sales Trail Forecast, Suggesting Drag From Inflation

December 16, 2021

Bloomberg

U.S. retail sales rose by less than forecast in November, suggesting that consumers are tempering purchases against a backdrop of the fastest inflation in decades.

Five Ways Self-Driving Forklifts Can Provide a Competitive Edge

December 15, 2021

On-Demand Warehousing Helps Retailers Prep for the Holidays

December 15, 2021

Brad Wright, SCB Contributor

Short-term warehousing is one important option for helping retailers adapt to frequently changing logistical challenges.

Ryder to Acquire E-Commerce and Omnichannel Fulfillment Provider Whiplash

December 14, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Ryder System Inc., a provider of supply chain, dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Whiplash, a national provider of omnichannel fulfillment and logistics services, for approximately $480 million in cash.

DHL Doubles Robots Because Humans Alone Can’t Handle Holiday Crunch

December 14, 2021

Bloomberg

Santa Claus is getting a bunch of help from robots this Christmas, as one of the world’s biggest supply chain firms rushed to add automation to its U.S. operations ahead of the holidays.

Deadly Collapse at Amazon Warehouse Puts Spotlight on Phone Ban

December 12, 2021

Bloomberg

An Amazon warehouse collapse on Friday night that killed six people has amplified concerns among its blue collar workforce about the return of the internet retailer’s mobile phone ban in work areas.

E-Commerce/Omni-Channel

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the e-commerce/omnichannel industry — which consists of companies engaged in internet retailing, including those with auxiliary brick-and-mortar stores. Learn how e-commerce/omnichannel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.