Returns have long been the bane of the retail industry. Brands and retailers know that a certain percentage of their sales are going to result in a returned product, whether it's an ill-fitting piece of clothing, an unwanted gift or a product that just doesn't work. It's part of the business, and returns are a critical part of the retail lifecycle.

The digital economy is putting pressure on traditional supply chain models to conform to the "now" generation. To avoid disruption, companies must give customers what they want, when they want it and how they want it.

Struggling to determine whether there's forced labor lurking in your supply chain? There are some new tools available to help you do it.

When it comes to vetting suppliers, playing by the numbers might well be the best way to go.

Forced labor continues to be a serious issue in global supply chains today - and it's extremely tough to root out.

SAP Ariba has released a new version of Ariba Collaborative Supply Chain.

It makes sense that a running shoe would stand for an increase in the speed with which manufacturers can "print" products on demand.