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Demand Planning, Forecasting Projects Work Best If All Departments Are Involved

Demand planning and forecasting projects are popular tactics today for boosting financial results and shareholder value-for good reason. They typically produce one-time and often significant inventory reductions but also higher inventory turns that allow organizations to sustain lower inventory levels over time. The results look great on paper, prompting executives to search for more ways to "optimize" inventory throughout the supply chain.

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West Coast Port Problems Boost Air Cargo Volumes During Crucial Season

The many weeks of positive airfreight numbers during the 2014 peak season, inflated somewhat by the ongoing West Coast port crisis, were reflected in the latest figures from WorldACD, showing worldwide volume growth of 4.3 percent, compared to the previous November.

In Era of Big Data, Real Need is for Fast Data

A lot of security processes failed during the breach of Target's systems during last year's holiday season, but one surprising revelation was that the retailer actually did receive security alerts about the malware in its system. Yet because the security team was bombarded with alerts - estimated at hundreds per day - it couldn't adequately prioritize them.

Bitcoin and the Rise of Cryptocurrencies: Are They Here to Stay?

Are cryptocurrencies like bitcoin gaining legitimacy in the retail and services sector? And what impact might they have on the supply chain?

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Can You Hear Me Now? Faulty Logistics Services Hamper Growth of Ecommerce in India

You think you've had bad customer service buying products online - how about the guy in India who ordered his wife a Samsung smartphone, and the package arrived with only a brick and a bar of soap in it!

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JDA Offers Flowcasting Capabilities to Reduce Stockouts

JDA Software Group Inc. has developed a new application that allows users to achieve correct in-stock positions across their stores.

Five Beliefs 'Inhibit' B2B Companies in Their Pricing Strategies

When executives in business-to-business markets think about pricing their products, they often raise the white flag before even stepping onto the battlefield. Over the years, they've accumulated beliefs that limit their pricing effectiveness. Five beliefs, in particular, have become ingrained in many companies to the point that they seem immovable.

Benefits of RFID Technology to Apparel Industry Are Many, and ROI Is Assured

RFID retail inventory management can deliver benefits for most apparel retailers now. The basic handheld solution is not hard to understand, delivers real ROI and has a relatively low investment hurdle. Yes, employee training and compliance is a headache, but this is true for many jobs in retail, and it does not change the fact that significant sales uplift is not only possible, but typical.

Holiday Retail Madness: Who Will Pay for 'Free' Shipping?

There was a time, not too long ago, when retail industry analysts were predicting that online merchandisers would soon stop offering free shipping on orders. How wrong they were.

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By the Numbers: How New Analytical Methods Can Help Improve On-Shelf Availability

A conversation with Rahul Tyagi, associate director of retail and CPG with Tata Consultancy Services.

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Peru's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chain Aims to Get Even Larger

InkaFarma has an ambitious plan to nearly double the number of stores it operates in Peru, with an emphasis on opening up new locations in some of the country's remotest areas. To make that happen, the company needed both a new, automated distribution center and a warehouse-management system with which to run it.

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Staples Permits Vendors to Make Direct Sales from Its Mobile Commerce Site

With mobile commerce sales growing quickly, Staples is jockeying to hold onto its role as an ecommerce leader by opening its dedicated mobile site to direct sales from vendors.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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