Ever-growing complexity and volatility are the unfortunate hallmarks of the modern-day consumer packaged goods supply chain. How can retailers cope?

Welcome to the age of the "personal supply chain," a necessary response to the growing demands of consumers and the requirements of e-commerce.

What many economists view as a growing gap between rich and poor in America is being reflected in online retailing trends.

Retailing as a business model is being challenged by e-tailers and demands for an ever-improving customer experience. Lessons from the military can help.

The Colgate-Palmolive Co. needed to automate its connections with suppliers in order to enable efficient customization of product.