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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, consumers spent an estimated total of $1,034.1 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2022, up 7.7% from 2021. ECommerce sales accounted for 14.6% of total retail sales all year. The recent spike in eCommerce…

The supply chain of today is, in a word, complex. From globalized sourcing and omnichannel demand to disruptive events and ever-rising consumer expectations, it features so many intricacies that some have even likened it to a modern-day Gordian knot. With…

When you think about the supply chain process, it’s easy to imagine it as a single, unbroken entity starting in the warehouse and ending at the customer’s doorstep. However, there are several critical pieces of the logistics puzzle that —…

Establishing and implementing best practices is the first step to reducing costs and time wasted in your warehouse or distribution center. We picked the brains of our supply chain engineers to find ways to improve warehouse and distribution center efficiency…

Contextual Data Visualization Helps You Make Better Supply Chain Decisions When looking at optimizing a supply chain, data has to be an asset that helps you make informed decisions. Today’s technology provides us endless amounts of data from all levels…

Every supply chain has its own set of pain points. Although varied by industry and company size, these pain points often stem from inefficiencies and entropy, and are manifested as a result of either lack of attention or lack of…

Supply Chain Network Analysis: Walmart’s New E-commerce Center Highlights Industry Shift

More companies are outsourcing their supply chain functions to 3PL providers. According to recent studies from Armstrong & Associates: 86% of Fortune 500 Companies are outsourcing to 3PLs, up 7% from 2012 Projected 2010-2015 Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for…

 A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is crucial to a supply chain’s bottom line. Underperforming systems can break it, while a Tier 1 platform can make it. Today’s WMS technology provides visibility and management of product inventory, and also extends into…