Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

This shift, driven by regulation and growing public pressure, investor scrutiny and retailer mandates, is redefining a successful CPG business. Retailers are following suit. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage. Yee Chow is global head of strategy and implementation at Zevero.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Other developments to watch for, according to Koganti, include computer vision, which combined with robotics offers the ability to scan store or warehouse shelves and automatically issue order for replenishment, There are already nine billion cameras in the world (seven billion of them in phones).

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BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2025

The traditional metrics of excellence cost efficiency, on-time delivery while still important, are no longer sufficient in an era defined by volatility, complexity and political changes. Warehouse operations are being similarly revolutionized. Supply chain and logistics teams today face a pivotal moment in their evolution.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

According to a release from Unifor — a trade union that represents DHL Express Canadas 2,100 drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across seven provinces — the company issued a lockout notice on June 4, four days before negotiations were scheduled to end.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 17, 2025

In the age of relentless disruption, razor-thin margins, and digitally empowered customers, the retail industry must rapidly evolve to stay relevant. AI in retail supply chain is no longer an innovation to observe—it’s a strategic imperative to adopt. is a Game-Changer for AI in Retail Supply Chain What is AI in Retail Supply Chain?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Last week I attended the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City. The usual themes were still very present as solution providers and retailers alike were more than happy to talk about omni-channel, mobility, robotics, and machine learning, to name a few.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 15, 2020

This spike in home deliveries disrupts supply chains and increases planning complexity for retailers and express companies. The 2020 State of Retail Supply Chain Report shows us that only a few retailers are equipped with a planning optimization system that can truly support future developments and changes, both known or unknown.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. And they can identify alternative sources in the event of a disruption in the primary supply line, whatever the cause. Enter the concept of the “microfactory.”

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Apple Inc purchases raw materials from various sources then get them shipped to an assembling plant in China. For other distribution channels such as retail stores, direct sales and other distributors, Apple Inc will keep products at Elk Grove, California (where central warehouse and call center are located) and supply products from there.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Retail shelves are increasingly empty. Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. Paid only when the wheels are turning, the asset-intensive carrier base struggled with wait times and warehouse inefficiences. In parallel, inflation, currently at 6%, is climbing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Retailers, especially in the developed world, demand collaborative practices, continue to increase the quality of their private label offerings, and are becoming significant competitors. Here we have compiled a list of the top six challenges that CPG companies face in the post-pandemic market.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

With the shift of power to the retailer, both have had to add headcount to manage the increased demands for sales to staff account-specific teams to better manage against retailer expectations. Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. Metrics Alignment.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, anyone can start an online retailing business from any part of the world and ensure their products are delivered to customers efficiently by using a third-party logistics company. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Smith 4.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Webinars Watch: An Alternative to Traditional Battery-Making Technology for EVs Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Watch: Getting Ahead of Customs Compliance Violations Regulation & Compliance Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials. Beyond the promotion of ethical sourcing, it’s also about “how we can extend the life of products,” Balaam says. Complying with the rule will be no easy task.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. In the annual report where they report on their key performance indicators (KPIs), they don’t just report on core financial metrics and the NPS, they also have people metrics. The company has shown sustained improvement on this metric.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

NBC News said the attack comes in the wake of a series of cyberattacks where a notorious cybercriminal gang has been targeting major retail customers with ransomware, rendering key systems inoperable as hackers demand payment. UNFI ), one of the U.S.’s UNFI ), one of the U.S.’s

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

In consumer goods industries, better forecasting leads to lower fines from retailers for late or incomplete deliveries. It is important to benchmark forecast accuracy and similar supply chain metrics against your peers. This allows companies to determine if they will have the production and warehouse capacity to meet long-term demand.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources. These challenges require a strategic and systematic approach to overcome them.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Enhancing Collaboration Capabilities Supply chain management is inherently collaborative, often requiring coordination between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Similarly, performance metrics courses can guide learners in establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve supply chain efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

chief executive officer Andy Jassy says he expects the company’s workforce to decline in the next few years as the retail and cloud-computing giant uses artificial intelligence to handle more tasks. Most work in warehouses packing and shipping items, but about 350,000 of them have corporate jobs. Amazon is the largest private U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. This includes internal and external data sources.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

As part of its partnership with drone company Wing, the retail giant intends to bring drone deliveries to Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta and Charlotte by June of 2026, and will expand existing services in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. A year later, the retailer added drone deliveries to its app for DFW customers.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 1, 2025

Another busy week in retail earnings! 🙂 Part 7 of the What Retailers Are Saying Series will be posted on June 8. 🙏🙏🙏 Retailers American Eagle Outfitter Q1ending May 3. This is a continuation of previous articles from April 21 , May 8 and May 11 , May 18 and May 25.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

From driver shortages to the e-commerce boom and pandemic-related lockdowns fueling unprecedented congestion, getting goods to retailers and consumers in a timely manner has never been more challenging. Ensure Your Materials Are Ethically Sourced. the coming year may look a little different regarding sustainability.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said that it used 85,916 metric tons of single-use plastic that year, an 11.6 Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. percent decrease from 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. Sustainable Transformation is Data Driven – Driving Profitable Supply Chains from Resources to Retailing.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Consultancy UK).

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Freight Waves

JULY 10, 2025

This includes direct interviews with executives in manufacturing, retail, real estate, and services, capturing on-the-ground indicators like employment trends, investment levels, and credit conditions. ports, trucking networks, and warehouses. Supply chain leaders have grappled with disruptions from events like the U.S.-China

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crisp

MAY 21, 2025

According to McKinsey , just 13% of consumers wait for out-of-stock items to be replenished, while 70% say they readily switch retailers or brands when they cant find what they are looking for. In a Deloitte survey of retail professionals , 60% reported that AI tools improved their ability to forecast demand and manage inventory in 2024.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

For smaller fashion brands, as highlighted by Glossy , the financial burden of tariffs can be especially acute, often forcing them to absorb higher costs or shift their sourcing strategies entirely. Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Lawyer for 737 Crash Victim Families Slams DOJ Deal with Boeing Quality & Metrics U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. percentage points in inventory levels which were the fastest rate of expansion for this metric since June 2022. tariff strategies.

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