Sun.Jun 11, 2017

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Getting Starry-eyed about Journals (Guest Post by Alan McKinnon)

SCM Research

My guest post today comes from Alan McKinnon who for several years has been raising concerns about the academic obsession with journal rankings and low rating of logistics/SCM journals. He has just published a new paper updating his earlier arguments. In a paper that I wrote five years ago I argued that the development of logistics/supply chain management (SCM) as a discipline was being impaired by the relatively low ranking of specialist journals in this field.

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How Product Videos Are Driving More Revenue for Online Retailers

RFgen

Maximizing the customer experience online can bring greater returns for retailers, according to a University of Miami study. The rise of e-commerce has more than simply made data collection systems nice to have, it has necessitated their usage, particularly among retailers. Consumers now have a variety of outlets through which they can purchase products – be it in store, online or directly from the warehouse – and data collection provides details on the very latest buying habits and

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Effective Inventory Management - 5 Mistakes to Avoid

TradeGecko

Inefficient inventory management can ruin your business. Be aware that we’re all prone to making costly mistakes that can spell the end for your business. Even Nike wasn’t immune. In early 2000s, lack of inventory control led to the loss of, hold your breath, approximately $100 million in sales.

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How Product Videos Are Driving More Revenue for Online Retailers

RFgen

Maximizing the customer experience online can bring greater returns for retailers, according to a University of Miami study. The rise of e-commerce has more than simply made data collection systems nice to have, it has necessitated their usage, particularly among retailers. Consumers now have a variety of outlets through which they can purchase products – be it in store, online or directly from the warehouse – and data collection provides details on the very latest buying habits and

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Chain Reaction for June 12, 2017 on Secret Meeting for the Forecasting Team

Supply Chain Digest

Just what kind of tools do they really use