SCM Research

MAY 22, 2014

However, if the ultimate business objective of supply chain management is to satisfy the final consumer, it becomes clear that we should not forget about the special and major role the retail industry has in achieving this objective and, thus, consider their perspective.

Supply Chain Optimization 156

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning Retail 156

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 6, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters capsule update commentary, we highlight published reports this week indicating that retailer Walmart is initiating added salaried staff reductions. In late May, reporting on Q1-2022 quarterly financial performance, t he retailer stunned Wall Street with a reported 25 percent decrease in net income.

Inventory Reduction 83

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Report Supply Chain Design Software 83

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 1, 2023

NLRB Ruling The online retail platform provider continues to state a respect for the right of employees to unionize without reprisals. The action further accuses the online retail platform provider of terminating two employees because of their involvement in the Amazon Labor Union.

Seattle 52

Seattle Idaho Miami Virginia 52

NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

As a result, it took six months for some containers to be delivered and schedules to return to normal.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 98

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

Broader Industry Impacts Since the tentative agreement was reached, business and industry media have been dwelling on the wide ranging implications, namely the establishing a new floor in logistics labor costs along with even more added costs related to online retail and last mile fulfillment. From our lens, this was inevitable.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training Purchasing Skills Buyer Training 52

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 12, 2016

They have 5 MFC retail outlets, and a dealer network. But because of their less mature supply chain organization, the net income percentage was in the low single digits. Marsh is a 110 year old company, with the 3 rd generation of leadership. Their primary customers are single family homes and multi-family homes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Software 40