Retail supply chain - Articles - Page 10

How the U.S. Postal Service Is Competing in B2C Delivery

July 9, 2015

Working to make up for a sharp drop in the volume of First Class Mail, the U.S. Postal Service is ramping up its efforts to compete in the area of package deliveries. Dennis Nicoski, manager of field sales strategy and contracts, explains the agency's approach.

How Changing Consumer Habits Are Impacting Home Delivery

July 8, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Customer expectations about home delivery are changing rapidly. Tom Cagney, president and chief executive officer of Cagney Global Logistics, talks about how transportation providers are adjusting -- and how technology can help.

JDA Enhances Workforce Management in Store Operations App

July 7, 2015

JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA Software Group Inc. has added capabilities to JDA Store Operations.

How Social Media Drives 'Fast-Fashion' Decisions

July 2, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the world of fast fashion, social media can be both bane and salvation for manufacturers and retailers.

What Do Customers Want From Home Delivery?

July 1, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Ever-rising customer-service expectations are roiling the home-delivery business. Chris Sullens, chief executive officer with Marathon Data Systems, talks about what customers want today, and how service providers are working to shrink the time between order and delivery.

E-Commerce Delivery: What Can Possibly Go Wrong?

June 30, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The world of e-commerce deliveries is fraught with peril. Will Leong, chief operating officer of TZ, talks about how providers are surmounting the various challenges.

Environmental Defense Fund Offers Green Freight Handbook

June 26, 2015

EDF

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has released its "Green Freight Handbook."

The World of Heavyweight Home Deliveries

June 26, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Heavyweight orders require another level of delivery service, to satisfy the demands of buyers. Jim Hourigan, chief operating officer with BuildDirect, discusses some of the challenges that are unique to that sector.

The Complexities of Cross-Border Delivery

June 25, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

As if domestic delivery weren't tough enough, cross-border shipments entail a whole new set of challenges. Jonathan Matchett, operations director with wnDirect, talks about how service providers are addressing issues of speed, reliability and regulations.

Li Tong Teams With Microsoft on Trade-In Platform in Hong Kong

June 24, 2015

Li Tong Group

Li Tong Group is partnering with Microsoft Hong Kong to offer consumers a means of trading in mobile phones, laptops, game consoles and tablets for coupons that can be applied toward purchases of all products available at Microsoft's online store.