Pure EV makers leverage advanced analytics and direct-to-user models to streamline inventory control and respond quickly to ...

Supply chains have moved into the world of tariffs. They have always dealt with tariffs, but under the second Trump administration, tariffs have moved to the forefront. No longer are they simply ...

This ongoing debate has made it clear that we need a deeper understanding of the challenges non-commercial organizations face ...

Traditionally, supply chains have focused on cost savings and operational efficiency, often measured by metrics like On Time, In Full (OTIF). However, as CEOs increasingly expect supply chains to ...

Electronic data interchange, or EDI, is a core technology used to ...

Barcodes work based on light reflected back to scanner optics: black does not reflect light, while the white (blank) spaces do reflect light. Because characters (alphabetic, numeric, special) are ...

Learn how right-sized packaging and cartonization can reduce waste, cut costs, and improve sustainability while keeping customers happy. Despite knowing the importance of strong cybersecurity, the ...

The first of Dr. Marien’s 8Rs of his Customer’s Bill of Rights is the Right Product. Per his original article, the Right Product was described as: Customers are demanding products that meet tough ...

Some typical supply chain metrics that retailers use to judge vendors on their performance, usually by calendar month, are: Orders accepted vs. canceled. The number of purchase orders accepted and ...

The world of artificial intelligence is changing fast—too fast for some to keep up. Businesses that just three years ago were exploring how to implement AI saw a quick pivot in 2023-24 to learn all ...