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Inventory Management Tips to Keep Up with the Shopping Rush
The back-to-school season presents an opportunity for retailers to learn and improve their inventory processes in time for the holidays. However, shoppers can have a long-term memory when it comes to poor shopping experiences.
Procurement Software
Don’t Just Upgrade Your Supply Chain's Network Design, Turbocharge It
Project Management Software
Next-Generation Procurement Platform
Project Management Software
7 Ways to Find E-commerce Shipping Solutions
Sourcing Solutions
Procurement is Changing for the Better
Manufacturing
Advancing Manufacturing Education: It’s More Important Now Than Ever
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Software & Technology
Supply Chain Network Revamps Top Software & Tech Award: Submissions Close Sept. 22
NEW THIS YEAR: This award is now a new product award, honoring new-to-market software and technology solutions in both Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive audiences. Submissions close Sept. 22.
Warehousing
#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics
The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.
Sourcing & Procurement
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Opens Registration
Registration is open for SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain, the premier virtual event aimed at educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.
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Sourcing Solutions
Transform Returns into Revenue with Reverse Logistics
By implementing robust reverse-logistics processes, eCommerce service providers can demonstrate their commitment to regulatory compliance related to environmental and consumer protections regulations.
Regulations
With a Stream of Shady Goods, Russia Can Keep Its Head Above Sanctions
Private innovation using smart data and analytics has now reached a critical point of value for the public sector and private innovation technology can digitally inspect 100% of customs.
Financial Management Software
Integrating Fintech with Procurement Technology to Optimize Spend
Company leaders need to do their homework on the solutions in the market, focus on the data and metrics utilized within the platform, push for human involvement behind the tool and frequently engage internally.
Mentorship Programs
She-cession No More: Empowering Women in Cannabis Manufacturing and Supply Chain
As women return to the workforce after the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a rare opportunity to evaluate our workspaces and ensure they are accessible to people of all genders.
Financial Management Software
Sample-Size Fintech: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
The "pay before you play" model offers a mutually beneficial configuration that makes fintech solutions more approachable to a broader range of users. Here's how.
Retail
Alexis Asks: Back-to-School or Back-to-Returns?
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. The surge in returns that follows back-to-school means retailers and manufacturers must strategize with sustainability in mind.
Financial Management Software
Buy Now, Pay Later Program to Defer FX Payments for 30 Days, No Cost
Through the new KoverlyPay service, businesses also have the flexibility to further extend payments over four, eight or 12 fixed weekly installments.
AI/AR
AI's and Automation's Role in Unlocking Supply Chain Resilience
Forward-thinking companies are now looking toward RPA systems combined with AI strategies to remain competitive in an increasingly digital-first world.
Manufacturing
Ensuring a Reliable Base Stock Supply to Meet Challenges
By embracing innovative tactics and best practices, the global base stocks industry can not only weather the storm but thrive.
Manufacturing
How Cross-Border Operations in Mexico Are Transforming Supply Chains & Diversifying Manufacturing
Diversity will be key to maintaining a healthy supply chain for customers. It will be exciting to see the long-term effects of nearshoring on the United States supply chain as a whole.
Regulations
Geopolitical Interruptions and the Opportunity for Supply Chain Planning
Working with a consultancy experienced in multinational supply chain planning can also provide an immediate augment of internal capability and experience.
Manufacturing
Architecting a Manufacturing Framework for the Future
To truly assess what's next for the manufacturing industry, you have to look at the evolving landscape in the marketplace and how companies are adjusting.
Retail
How Brands Can Overcome the Slow of Retail Spending
Here’s what brands and retailers can do to lower their risk and increase their opportunities in the midst of a lull in retail spending.
Manufacturing
The Evolving Future of Retail Supply Chain Logistics
Mitigating all risks may be impossible, but instituting these advancements now may be the difference between easily solving a future challenge or scrambling to manage a major setback.
Waste Reduction
How to Eliminate Waste in Label Printing with Lean Labeling
By following the lean labeling process, companies can trim their barcode labeling process down to use only the time, materials and energy that are truly required.
ERP
Intelligent Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
Technology providers have an equal responsibility to listen and respond to their unique pain points, so they can customize industry-specific solutions that support intelligent manufacturing for a more sustainable future.
Manufacturing
Why Yard Congestion is Complicated and How Automotive OEMs Help
With real-time asset tracking technology, FVL managers and OEMs acquire invaluable insight into FVL yard operations, allowing for processes to be streamlined and improving the lives of yard workers and truck drivers.
Sourcing Solutions
Why There's No Such Thing as a Free Delivery
Ultimately, the question merchants and carriers should pose to consumers is simple: what’s more important, getting your purchase for free or getting your purchase for sure?
Procurement Software
3 Ways Procurement Teams Help Organizations Combat Inflation
Procurement teams often get stuck engaging with vendors and chasing documents. The real game-changer comes when companies pause and establish new processes that positively impact the company’s bottom line in the long run.
Clean Energy
Finding Options for Supply Chain Sustainability and Customer Experience
As you identify possible supply chain improvements, it’s wise to analyze each potential change in terms of its requirements and impact across several dimensions, including process and product quality, customer experience, supplier availability and ROI.
Carbon Footprint
The Small Business Blind Spot in Supply Chains
When large companies push or pull SMEs to align with their supply chain sustainability targets without providing adequate support, that can leave supply chains vulnerable to future disturbances.
Financial Management Software
Indirect Spending to Improve Bottom Line
CFOs and other finance leaders have not been able to streamline their indirect spend even though they know exposing it to fair, transparent, competitive processes will yield an opportunity to reduce this expenditure significantly.
ERP
5 Functions in ERP for Business Growth
Tech has evolved to support the future of the supply chain industry and is helping the industry to become more agile, responsive and efficient for growth. Here are 5 critical functions in every supply chain ERP for growth.
Manufacturing
U.S. Government is Looking to Bring Biotech Manufacturing Back Home
While the industry is moving towards nearshoring and friendshoring, long-term actions will be defined by an organization’s existing product supply chain, talent availability, customer needs and regional regulatory conditions.
Training/Onboarding
Failure Is an Option: Why Embracing Missteps Is a Good Thing
Failure is inevitable—and essential to success. Organizations that adopt a positive philosophy about failure and spread that culture from top to bottom will move to the head of the pack.
Manufacturing
Top 3 Considerations for EU Pharmaceutical Cannabinoid Manufacturing
This exciting industry is poised for continued growth over the coming years, so with careful planning to ensure effective procurement, it will provide an incredible opportunity for new and existing businesses with well-crafted supply chains.
Sourcing Solutions
Supply Chain Management Solution Fast Tracks Global DTC, B2B Fulfillment for Apparel Industry
Other enhancements include the ability to view and act on order fulfillment issues, such as stock-outs, enabling users to pivot and leverage existing and inbound supply across channels to substantially improve the ability to compete.
Last-Mile
Mastering the Last Mile with Heightened Customer Control and Visibility
To offer a best-in-class delivery experience this summer, retailers will need to revolutionize the last mile to stay competitive and adapt to customer concerns.
Regulations
Consequences of Misalignment Exceptions: Is Pharma Prepared for the DSCSA Deadline?
While the DSCSA has already brought numerous positive changes to the supply chain, even a minor hiccup could throw the entire system off-kilter.
Manufacturing
How Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Can Develop Agile Supply Chains
These steps minimize the impact of operational disruptions, ensure timely delivery of critical products and safeguard the bottom line. The stakes for pharmaceutical manufacturers are high — but it’s entirely possible to rise to the moment.
