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Furniture Manufacturer Accelerates Supply Chain, Expands Network With TMS

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

Long Before Amazon, Sears Taught Americans to Trust Shopping From Home

The irony is that Sears figured out shopping from home long before Amazon’s Jeff Bezos even was born.

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.

Retail’s New E-Commerce Headache: Delivering Workers to Warehouses

Big businesses including Amazon.com Inc. want to hire workers in industrial regions, but area residents looking for jobs can't find a way to get there.

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.

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.

How One of America’s Oldest Retailers Unraveled: A Timeline

Sears Holdings Corp. has seen a lot in its 125 years — the question now is whether it will live to see its 126th birthday.

Podcast | How to Keep Social Media From Wrecking Your Business

If you’re a business selling to the public, social media is a must. But it can also kill you.

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Sears Skips Payments to Vendors Amid Bankruptcy Concerns

Sears Holdings Corp has started to miss payments to vendors, adding to concerns about its future.

Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands

Warehouse space keeps getting harder to find as the drive toward online retail sales pushes more goods into already-squeezed U.S. distribution centers.

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