Retailers, manufacturers and other shippers often operate global transportation networks composed of their own assets as well as third-party carriers, in an environment characterized by order volatility, fluctuating consumer confidence, increased competition and cost containment pressures.
Too often, shippers attempt to address these competing challenges through simplification. Orders are pre-assumed to be served by a specific mode based on characteristics, fleets operate around a predefined geography, and modes such… Continue reading
Guest Commentary: Retailers and Manufacturers Must Rethink their Planning and Fulfillment Strategies
This is an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. We are seeing a convergence of revolutionary trends that are causing retailers and their manufacturing suppliers to truly re-think how they approach their planning and fulfillment strategies.
Here are some examples:
Multi-Channel Retailing. Not long ago, a retailer’s transportation focus was on loading trucks and shipping into distribution centers and stores. The recent increase in parcel activity… Continue reading
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