How E-Commerce Deliveries Are Failing Today’s Consumer
A new study by Descartes reveals deep discontent with delivery service among online customers, with 67% reporting some type of problem.
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How E-Commerce Deliveries Are Failing Today’s Consumer
A new study by Descartes reveals deep discontent with delivery service among online customers, with 67% reporting some type of problem.
Auto Parts Makers Receive $100 Million to Help Ease Switch to Electric
The Department of Energy grants $100 million to help auto parts makers update facilities and improve sustainability in their manufacturing.
Retailers Take Lead in Big-Box Warehouse Leasing, CBRE Finds
Retailers and wholesalers dominate big-box warehouse leasing in North America, signaling a significant shift in the market.
Happy Returns Partners With Shein and Forever 21 to Simplify Returns
The UPS-owned company launches its new buy-online, return-in-store (BORIS) solution at 300 Forever 21 stores nationwide.
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Building a Solid Foundation for S&OP
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Cracking The Inventory Planning Code: The Omnichannel Way
AI and automation will be key factors to determine who leads the future retail market.
Sales & Operations Planning News
Auto Parts Makers Receive $100 Million to Help Ease Switch to Electric
The Department of Energy grants $100 million to help auto parts makers update facilities and improve sustainability in their manufacturing.
Retailers Take Lead in Big-Box Warehouse Leasing, CBRE Finds
Retailers and wholesalers dominate big-box warehouse leasing in North America, signaling a significant shift in the market.
Happy Returns Partners With Shein and Forever 21 to Simplify Returns
The UPS-owned company launches its new buy-online, return-in-store (BORIS) solution at 300 Forever 21 stores nationwide.
El Paso Border Delays Cost Juarez $32 Million Per Day in Economic Losses
Commercial truck delays at El Paso border crossings, initiated by reinstated Texas safety inspections, costing valuable time and money.
The Top 10 Risks Facing Supply Chain Professionals
The results from Lehigh's latest Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index Report are in and cybersecurity is a bigger issue than ever.
Walmart’s Latest Service: Ultra Late-Night Delivery
Walmart customers can now place delivery orders until midnight, the latest in a series of recent programs aimed at accommodating the varying schedules of its customers.
Why Grocery Shoppers are Leaving Stores to Buy Their Food Online
A new study shows the growth of online grocery shopping, and how retailers are adapting to meet this new demand.
Most Companies Unprepared For Supply Chain Emergency
Supply chain emergencies are a big problem for most companies, as a new study reveals 83% can't respond within 48 hours.
Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Ask an Expert: The Benefits of Manufacturing in Malaysia
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.
Why are Diesel Prices Climbing Back Over $4 a Gallon?
As oil prices creep back over $4 a gallon, we look at the underlying reasons for this unexpected increase.
Ranking the Best Countries for Private Business in EMEA
PwC released its annual Business Attractiveness Index for EMEA with Switzerland taking first place and the UK slipping to sixth.
Supply Chain Stability Index: “Tremendous Improvement” in 2023
The stability of the supply chain has improved greatly in the past year, despite ongoing challenges and geopolitical tensions.
2024 Salary Survey: How Does Your Yearly Income Stack Up?
Peerless Research Group released its 40th annual salary survey of supply chain professionals. Check out all the findings--and a few surprises.
Major Earthquake Hits Taiwan. How Will This Affect the Supply Chain?
Taiwan was struck by a major earthquake on Wednesday, raising concerns about slowdowns in the global tech supply chain.
Can Artificial Intelligence Save the Retail Industry?
A new report highlights how retailers are losing money due to in-store inefficiencies, and how many are leaning on AI to get back on track.
Manufacturing Finally Grows After 16 Straight Months of Decline
March was a good month for manufacturing, which snapped 16 straight months of decline and showed positive signs of growth and economic recovery.
Blue Yonder Acquires One Network Enterprises for $839M
Blue Yonder has acquired One Network Enterprises, strengthening its supply chain platform and collaboration ecosystem.
Port of Baltimore Could Reopen in May, Says DHL Executive
The Port of Baltimore could reopen in May, according to a DHL executive, though no definitive timetable has been given yet.
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Bristlecone is part of the Mahindra Group, noted for delivering positive customer experiences through their supply chain expertise and advisory. Since 1998, clients across diverse industries have been turning to Bristlecone for end-to-end digital transformation capabilities. Bristlecone Supply Chain Apps, the…
With more than 1,300 customers worldwide, Logility is a leading provider of collaborative supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning solutions that help small, medium, large, and Fortune 500 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility Voyager Solutions™ is a…
Headquartered in Lehi, Utah, Dsco is an integration platform that creates networked supply chains—simplifying and standardizing the way retailers and suppliers connect and exchange inventory, order, and catalog data. As they pursue strategies such as drop shipping to…
Kinaxis delivers unparalleled supply chain agility and resiliency to supply chains across the globe. We are revolutionizing planning across integrated business planning and the digital supply chain with fast, confident decision-making. We combine human intelligence with AI and concurrent planning…
DataXstream is an SAP software partner dedicated to building solutions that increase our clients’ success and maximize the ROI of their SAP infrastructure. As members of the SAP marketplace, DataXstream’s products can be found in the SAP Store. Your…
AFS Technologies is the only global end-to-end solution provider to the Food & Beverage and CPG Retail industry offering a powerhouse of complementary solutions that can streamline key business processes, provide value at every point of the supply chain, and…
Spinnaker SCA is a leading supply chain services firm providing End-to-End Supply Chain Strategy, Planning, and Execution Consulting services, based in Boulder, CO. Founded in 2021 through the joining of two top supply chain consulting firms, SCApath LLC and Spinnaker Supply…
Flintfox develops trade and revenue management software and provides ERP consulting and implementation services. We have over 29 years of experience delivering solutions for pricing, accruals and rebates to the retail, consumer goods, manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries. To support our…
Fountain9 is a Y Combinator-backed company, which offers predictive inventory planning and optimization software for e-commerce, DTC, and retail companies. Our flagship product, Kronoscope uses AI to accurately predict future inventory imbalances which lead to out-of-stock situations or wastage, and…
o9 Solutions is a leading provider of an Augmented Intelligence (AI) platform that transforms planning and decision making capabilities across the digital supply chain. o9’s clients span a variety of industry segments including consumer products, manufacturing and retail. By…
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