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Designing Distribution Channels to Meet Consumers' Omnichannel Demands

May 23, 2013

Kris Bjorson, International Director, Jones Lang LaSalle

Omnichannel retailing is here to stay, and retailers not using it successfully are losing sales and profits to those that do. In devising an omnichannel strategy, the natural starting point is the point of purchase "” brick-and-mortar stores and/or e-commerce sites for online and mobile shopping. But customer expectations don't stop when the sale is made. Order fulfillment is every bit as important to winning repeat business. Now more than ever, a well-developed supply chain strategy is vital to retailers' success.

Stifel Logistics Confidence Index Stays Positive Despite Second Consecutive Decline

May 23, 2013

Transport Intelligence

The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index continued its downward trend in May as it fell for the second consecutive month. Compiled by Transport Intelligence, the overall index, which combines the current situation with future expectations, was down 0.8 points from April to 50.7 in May and was 1.3 points lower compared with the same month in 2012. Yet, even with deteriorating confidence, the Logistics Confidence Index registered above the 50 threshold, indicating growth, for the fourth consecutive month. An index value of 50 indicates no change in the volumes currently being experienced for the time of year; above 50 indicates higher volumes, while below 50 indicates lower volumes.

Preview of the 18th Annual 3PL Study

May 23, 2013

C. John Langley, Supply Chain Professor, Penn State University

LTL Industry Outlook

May 23, 2013

James L. Welch, CEO, YRC Worldwide

Boosting the Supply Chain With Business Intelligence

May 22, 2013

Eric Malcolm, Director, Sales Strategy, AFN

Vocollect Unveils Wearable Device for Voice, Scanning

May 22, 2013

Vocollect

Vocollect has introduced the Talkman A700, offering voice and scanning capabilities in a single wearable device.

GHX Creates Applications for Tracking Implantable Medical Devices

May 22, 2013

Global Healthcare Exchange LLC

Global Healthcare Exchange LLC (GHX) has developed a pair of applications for managing and tracking implantable medical devices.

DHL to Inject $12.8m to Expand Vietnamese Footprint

May 22, 2013

SC Digital

DHL supply chain has committed to a $12.8m investment in its Vietnam operations, to be completed by 2015.

HighJump Links WMS With Mainstreet's Order-Management App

May 21, 2013

HighJump Software Inc.

HighJump Software Inc. has entered into a technology partnership with Mainstreet Commerce.

Inventory Is an Asset. Unless It's a Liability. Or Could It Be a Little of Each?

May 21, 2013

MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Depending on which corporate silo you belong to, inventory can be a liability, an asset or something in between. How do supply chain professionals overcome these biases and implement optimal inventory management solutions?