In today’s digital world, retail supply chains are no longer linear. Modern consumers now expect lightning-quick service and a personalized experience from retailers, as well as transaction visibility and near-immediate delivery. These multi-channel shoppers are digitally connected more than ever, and their journey cuts across different channels including the physical store, online, mobile, and social… Read More
Due to advancements in technology, warehouses have been transformed into much more than just a simple facility to store inventory. In our fast-paced technological world, people rely on “smart” items every day. In technological terms, the word “smart” is used to refer to a device or product that is run by computing power and is… Read More
There are many links in the supply chain that help it connect and function successfully, but the most important link of all is people. Without the forklift operators, material handlers, truck drivers, spotters, logistics coordinators, operations managers, warehouse supervisors, and others, supply chains would break; 37 percent of all jobs in the U.S. are in… Read More
E-commerce continues to grow rapidly, with sales reaching $453.5 billion in 2017, increasing 16 percent from last year according to the U.S. Census Bureau.1 As e-commerce continues to grow, retailers may be struggling to keep up with consumer demand in regards to speed, accuracy, and efficiency. As the industry shifts and brick-and-mortar stores are replaced with… Read More
An up-and-coming delivery avenue that has sparked an interest in not only the supply chain industry, but also the general public, is the use of drones in last-mile delivery. Even though this idea has become a popular concept, it is not currently deployed in the United States and is only in testing stages.1 The U.S…. Read More
