Monday, May 18, 2026 · Norman Katz
Shippers evaluating third-party logistics providers must look beyond whether a 3PL simply “has EDI” and instead assess how its EDI infrastructure, outsourcing model, ASN capabilities, and operational integration directly impact retail compliance, fulfillment execution, and…
Monday, April 20, 2026 · Norman Katz
Retail inventory inaccuracies are less about theft and more about outdated accounting methods like the retail inventory method that distort stock visibility, forecasting, and replenishment decisions.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · SCMR Staff
Tractor Supply has been named the 2026 NextGen Visionary Award winner for its investments in network expansion, fulfillment capabilities, and last-mile delivery that support scalable growth and improved customer service.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · Huseyn Abdulla and Tom Goldsby
The 5Ps of returns management framework helps supply chain leaders reduce reverse logistics costs and improve customer loyalty by aligning people, policies, processes, products, and partners into a coordinated strategy.
Monday, March 16, 2026 · Eva Ponce, Vi Duong and Nic Holwerda
Dynamic Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization enables supply chain leaders to balance service levels and working capital by optimizing inventory across the entire network rather than individual locations.
Monday, February 9, 2026 · Brian Straight
As retailers move from AI experimentation to execution, embedded AI agents powered by clean, real-time data and governed by clear guardrails are emerging as the foundation for reliable, scalable retail decision-making in 2026.
Monday, February 2, 2026 · Brian Straight
AI delivers real supply chain value only when it is embedded into operational workflows and paired with process change, not layered on top of broken decisions.
Monday, January 26, 2026 · Brian Straight
Retailers are moving beyond seasonal planning toward integrated, AI-driven decision frameworks that connect real-time demand signals, financial guardrails, and execution at the store level.
Monday, January 19, 2026 · Brian Straight
Real-time, location-aware store inventory intelligence is evolving from a retail optimization tool into a foundational supply chain capability as retailers treat stores as fully integrated fulfillment and planning nodes.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 · Sean Elliott, CEO of ToolsGroup
Retail’s biggest inventory challenge isn’t how much product companies hold, but whether it’s positioned where customers actually need it.
Friday, September 5, 2025 · Brian Straight
Wells Fargo’s 2025 Supply Chain Report reveals a sector adapting to tariffs, shifting inventory strategies, and transportation complexity while consumers remain resilient and retailers tread cautiously into the holiday season.
Monday, August 25, 2025 · Cherie Brinkerhoff, senior vice president of operations-retail, technology & healthcare, Ryder System
In today’s volatile retail landscape, companies that treat their third-party logistics providers as strategic collaborators rather than transactional vendors unlock greater resilience, efficiency, and brand value.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 · Brian Straight
Scandit CTO and co-founder Christian Floerkemeier joins SCMR’s 6 Questions With … feature to talk about the state of the retail supply chain and the technologies being implemented to improve the customer experience.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 · Lilian Bories
Supply chains are evolving rapidly in 2025 as businesses prioritize resilience, sustainability, and AI-driven innovation to navigate ongoing global disruptions and customer demands. Diversification of sourcing, AI adoption for predictive insights, and the integration of…
Thursday, November 21, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
According to Gartner data, 69% of organizations believe customer satisfaction will be the paramount metric for strategic decision-making by 2026. However, many leaders fail to leverage it properly.
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