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Ace Hardware Nails Global Operations' Replenishment Costs

As its jingle says: “Ace is the place with the helpful hardware folks.” But in a store with frequent stockouts, customer service can only go so far.

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How Pesky Fish Is Reinventing the Supply Chain to Deliver Seafood Fresh to Chefs

The U.K.-based founder wondered: "Why is fish so rubbish here when we are surrounded by 19,000 miles of coastline?”

Furniture Manufacturer Accelerates Supply Chain, Expands Network With TMS

Company managers knew there had to be a smarter way to manage transportation.

How a ‘Last-Mile’ Delivery Service Conquered the Streets of Italy

Milan, Rome and other major Italian cities pose huge logistical obstacles to deliverers of product ordered online.

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For Crane USA, EDI Standards Are Key to Managing Omnichannel

The home appliance manufacturer introduces a branded product that pumps up sales — and sends the company scrambling for a way to manage the surge in orders.

Naturipe Farms Turns to Blockchain for Food Safety, Traceability

The grower-owned cooperative seeks to expand visibility of its product “from farm to fork,” in a pilot program undertaken with SAP and a group of supply-chain partners.

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Global Logistics Renovation: How a U.S. Furniture Maker Rebuilt Its Supply Chain

Thanks to cheap labor, U.S. wood-furniture manufacturers like Bassett Furniture Industries often import their products from Asia — making logistics providers crucial partners.

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Surging Over Capacity, Sheetz Stores Updates Warehouse Systems to Fuel Growth

Convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. was faced with antiquated material-handling equipment, inadequate software and short supply of warehousing capacity.

In Shipper-3PL Relationships, Technology Comes to the Fore

New demands generated by omnichannel and other supply-chain innovations are posing challenges to 3PLs — and technology is expected to play a major role in solving them.

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How Telematics and Data Aid in Reaching Sustainability Goals

As businesses push to keep up with customer expectations, they’re also faced with a responsibility to do so in a more sustainable way.

Organic Dairy Producer Milks TMS for Supply Chain Optimization

A fast-growing organic dairy company needed a sophisticated transportation management system to gain visibility across its operations — and control over its spend.

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Eyewear Company Streamlines Supply Chain by Automating Order Processing

Looking to increase order-processing efficiency while meeting retailer procurement requirements, eyebobs tries a new EDI solution.

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