Category: Suppliers

May 16, 2022

Smaller retailers often count on speed, nimbleness and agility for an edge over larger competitors, but current supply chain disruptions are proving to be a high hurdle. Ninety-one percent of SMB retailers believe larger companies have an advantage over them […]

May 13, 2022

The end goal of any business is selling and delivering products to match consumer expectations. These expectations, however, constantly change, requiring retailers to be flexible and adaptable in turn. This is why routed delivery strategies are important for retailer success. […]

May 11, 2022

AFS Logistics announces Melissa Somsen as chief commercial officer (CCO). Somsen has over 30 years of sales experience in the logistics industry, including executive leadership roles for the last 15 years at UPS and TForce Freight. As AFS Logistics CCO, […]

May 9, 2022

Asda is testing an hourly delivery option that lets customers communicate directly with the “personal shopper” who is collecting their orders in-store. A three-month trial of the service in Leeds and Bristol in the U.K. is being conducted in partnership […]

May 6, 2022

Commonly employed for high value or highly perishable products, air cargo transport is increasingly used as more individuals and businesses purchase products on-line and expect delivery in a very short period of time. Modal mix is becoming more common as […]

May 6, 2022

There is no letup in sight to the supply chain troubles plaguing retailers and brands. At Under Armour, the company is working with vendors and customers to cancel planned orders affected specifically by supply chain delays, capacity issues and “emergent […]

May 3, 2022

The last two years have been uncertain, complex and difficult. While many supply chain leaders have a heightened image, most have struggled to produce impressive results. In fact, the nonstop disruptions over the last two years have resulted in inefficiency, […]

May 2, 2022

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to report several times on Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits supply chain initiatives. If you’re not familiar with the company, Southern Glazer’s is one of the largest – if not the largest – […]

April 29, 2022

Businesses and supply chains have witnessed unparalleled – and sometimes daunting – changes through the last two decades. Yet, a handful of resourceful companies have adapted to meet the challenges of operating successfully in an increasingly volatile, yet interdependent, digital […]

April 29, 2022

Amazon reported a bleak quarter in the face of the pandemic and war in Ukraine, which CEO Andy Jassy said brought “unusual growth and challenges.” “Today, as we’re no longer chasing physical or staffing capacity, our teams are squarely focused […]