Industries > Retail | SupplyChainBrain

Retail: Page 595

How to Build A Supply Chain For All Seasons

Companies use smart logistics strategies and the latest in technology to help predict and meet seasonal demand, but getting it right is still an art.

Private-Label Supply Chains: For Retailers, The Gain Is Worth the Extra Pain

Private-branded merchandise brings higher margins and brand recognition in the competitive world of retailing. But it also calls for greater control over the supply chain.

For RadioShack, A Unique Business ModelIs No Shield Against Competition

When earnings stall, the venerable electronics retailer takes a close look at its supply chain organization-and discovers that it doesn't have one.

Purp Case Study Efc2da

Cannondale Bicycle Improves Inventory Control, Modeling Capability

A conversation with John Nafis, manager of the supply chain at Cannondale Bicycle Corp., headquartered in Bethel, Conn.

Purp Case Study 5c69b8

The Logistics of Sourcing In China: Is There a Knot In the New Silk Road?

Low-cost labor is driving the stampede of manufacturers to China, but they must also consider the logistics implications of a longer supply chain and under-developed local infrastructure.

What if You're 'Married' to Your ERP, But Need 'Best-of-Breed' Capabilities?

Teal Opinion 43

Retailers Starting to Get It Right-at the Store Level

Retailers have been investing in supply chain technology for some time. Now they need to take it to the next level: the store. New technology advancements are making it possible for retailers to cut logistics costs significantly while dramatically improving customer service.

When Churchill China Outsourced Manufacturing, Forecasting Took a Hit

A conversation with Alistair Henderson, network manager at Churchill China plc, a U.K.-based global manufacturer of ceramic tableware.

Purp Case Study 753611

Best Buy's Journey To a Best-in-Class Supply Chain

Over the past five years Best Buy Co. has developed a world-class supply chain that supports the company's position as one of the nation's top retailers, while saving millions of dollars in costs.

Purp Case Study 3579d3

Dunkin' Donuts' Short Relocation Brings Big Change

A restaurant distribution center proves that the right management can operate an efficient, productive facility in a high-cost area.

Purp Case Study 621a82

Columbia Sportswear: A European DC With a French Flair

The Oregon-based sportswear company finds France's labor rules are a perfect fit for its new European distribution center operation.

Purp Case Study E80a0f

Supply-chain Management Plays Strategic Role at Grocery Retailer

A conversation with Bill Parry, vice president of logistics for Pittsburgh-based supermarket retailer Giant Eagle.

Purp Case Study Cd6029

Page 595 of 602

Featured Product

Photo: iStock/Anastasiia Yanishevska

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

Mobile geolocation service for track delivery, cargo shipment and freight transportation. Logistic Import Export business (Elements of this image furnished by NASA)

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

Franchise business e-commerce online e-marketplace or digital marketing branch expansion for growth or use technology to analyze product consumer data website management plan for sale service concept.

Moving Robots Site-to-Site