New Survey from JDA and KPMG Highlights Top Drivers and Inhibitors of Supply Chain Investment
Last week JDA hosted more than 2,000 customers and partners at FOCUS in Orlando, Florida. During the conference, 90 executives from the manufacturing, retail and logistics industries attended the Executive Exchange, sponsored by KPMG LLP (KPMG). The Executive Exchange offered an exclusive networking opportunity in a…
JCPenney Brings ‘Black Friday’ Back as a Springtime Promotion
Friday in 5 – news from around the supply chain landscape, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: JCPenney brings Black Friday back early; Anheuser-Busch will invest in hydrogen-powered trucks; Amazon wants to make sure the clothes you buy…
Nine West Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Nine West files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a career trucker helps to steer the path for self-driving trucks,…
For Retailers, Secondhand Clothes Are a Threat – and An Opportunity
Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Secondhand clothing stores create a challenge for off-price retailers; Albertsons plans to roll out Plated meal kits at many…
The Importance of Organizing Warehouse Work and the Requirement to Utilize Real-Time Data to Optimize Warehouse Efficiency – Part 2 of 3
In part 1 of the blog series, “Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer,” we focused on organizational steps to be taken to improve workforce optimization. In addition to organizational steps, the way work…
Waveless Picking: Is Your Supply Chain Able to Compete with Amazon?
Think back five years ago when you shopped online. Back then, when you placed an order online and the estimated delivery date was 10 days later, that was acceptable. Now think about your online shopping and shipping expectations today – a 10-day delivery estimate is…
Claire’s Becomes Latest Retailer to Go Bankrupt
Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Claire’s Stores Inc., known for their tween jewelry and ear piercing, has become the latest victim of the retail…
Trucking Companies Boosted Hiring At Fastest Pace Since 2015
Friday in 5 – Interesting news from across the supply chain landscape, served up in one spot to keep you up-to-date. This week: A hot freight market has spurred hiring by trucking companies; Nordstrom invests in personalization technology; Walmart expands its grocery delivery service; growth…
2018 EFT Global Logistics Report: Innovation and Technology Are Paving the Way Forward
There’s no better time to be in the logistics service provider (LSP) industry than right now. This year’s Eye for Transport (EFT) Global Logistics Report shows increased momentum and optimism more than ever. Accelerating e-commerce growth, disruptive technologies and digitalization blend together to create opportunities…
5 Disruptions Shaping the Digital Transformation in Distribution and Logistics
Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). The rate of change is accelerating, driving the transformational initiatives of distributors and 3PLs to stay relevant, create differentiation and execute long-term growth strategy….