Magazine Articles

  1. New Considerations In Sourcing Strategy 2/14/2012

    Sustainability and changing consumer shopping habits are just two of the giant trends forcing change in the way you manage supplier relationships.

  2. Retail Supply Chain Outlook 2012 2/14/2012

    According to Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), this year’s outlook for sourcing, transportation, and supply chain management is one of sustained recovery.

  3. Be Brilliant: Optimize Business Processes With Integrated Business Intelligence 2/14/2012

    Retailers achieve real, attainable objectives through the proper use of business intelligence.

  4. Speedy Sales And Fast Fulfillment 1/20/2012

    Gilt Groupe, which processes 30,000 peak-season shipments per day, relies on self-service Web technology to manage inbound and outbound logistics.

  5. The Smartphone's Limited Supply Chain Impact 1/20/2012

    Smartphone proliferation is driving a new breed of touch- and application-driven mobile supply chain devices. Beyond that, their impact is negligible.

  6. On-Demand Sourcing: Helping Suppliers Succeed In Today's Economy 1/20/2012

    The global economy is becoming increasingly complicated. Unfortunately, the economic recovery currently under way is proving to be shaky at best, making matters worse when considering the importance of accuracy in demand forecasting. By Mary Kleespies, DiCentral Corporation

  7. Why You HAVE To Expect More From Warehouse Management 12/21/2011

    The challenge — or as some retailers may lead you to believe, the art — of managing stock for brick-and-mortar stores as well as e-commerce is hard enough, but now retailers around the world are pushing the envelope once again. 

  8. Maximize Profit With Optimized Assortments 12/21/2011

    How assortment optimization reduces markdowns, increases margins, and creates customer loyalty.

  9. The State Of Cross-Channel Retail Logistics 12/21/2011

    Today’s supply chain professional must balance the need to reduce inventory with the need to react to demand in a timely manner.

  10. Retailers Look Toward 2012 Investment In Supply Chain 11/16/2011
    Retailers are struggling to keep pace with the expectations of the new consumer — those that are socially connected and relentlessly mobile and demand personalization and relevance. By Ann Marie O’Connor, RedPrairie