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Supply Chains Resilient, But Return to ‘Normalcy’ Not in the Cards for 2024

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Supply Chains Resilient, But Return to ‘Normalcy’ Not in the Cards for 2024

Market indicators of the health of supply chains here in Q2 of 2024 were a mixed bag recently. A trade group said “normalcy” won’t be achieved in 2024, while the Fed called the economy and supply chains “resilient” in its latest “beige book” polling...

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Finding Creative Solutions to Warehouse Labor Management Issues

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Finding Creative Solutions to Warehouse Labor Management Issues

Warehouse labor management is such an evergreen issue, that it should almost have its own scientific plant name in Latin. How do we consistently find...

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Getting Your Arms Around the Cost of Reverse Logistics in E-Commerce

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Getting Your Arms Around the Cost of Reverse Logistics in E-Commerce

Years of liberal returns policies in e-commerce — recently dialed back but not before the behavior was ingrained — have come home to roost in the...

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The Art and Science of Inventory Management

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The Art and Science of Inventory Management

Inventory management. The term has become so familiar, and the practice such a part of the warp and woof of retail, that many don’t give it a second...

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Positive Markers, Investment & Innovation Seen in Logistics Industry

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Positive Markers, Investment & Innovation Seen in Logistics Industry

A positive 3PL report, especially regarding value-added services and distribution, and some much-needed technology investment in drayage, were among...

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Choosing the Right 3PL Service Provider for B2B Fulfillment

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Choosing the Right 3PL Service Provider for B2B Fulfillment

Business-to-business (B2B) fulfillment for retail is a very involved operation for brands and manufacturers. In many cases, companies are fulfilling...

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The Art and Science of Efficient Inventory Management in Logistics

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The Art and Science of Efficient Inventory Management in Logistics

Retail inventory management — from the perspective of brands and manufacturers who supply them — is certainly one of the most critical aspects of...

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Logistics and Supply Chain: Economic Indicators Up; Sector Still Feeling Pain

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Logistics and Supply Chain: Economic Indicators Up; Sector Still Feeling Pain

One month into 2024, headlines are noting challenges in the sector, including layoffs and lower results from bellwether firms. However, the broader...

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Navigating Retail Distribution: Challenges and Solutions

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Navigating Retail Distribution: Challenges and Solutions

Retail distribution will get interesting in 2024. With the sector in a transition year after a challenging 2023 and some economic indicators ticking...

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Decoding the Success of Retail Inventory Management for Brands

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Decoding the Success of Retail Inventory Management for Brands

If you’re one of the thousands of suppliers to retail and wholesale, inventory management is a very particular discipline that involves ensuring...

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