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Innovation Is Top of Mind for Manufacturers, Retailers, Others in Business Community, Survey Finds

May 14, 2015

Innovation is the top goal for the business community, according to ChainLink Research's annual survey of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and solutions and logistics services providers.

When the Supply Chain Breaks Bad: Drug Trafficking with Your Corporate Assets

May 14, 2015

John Murphy, Ass't. Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Admin.

How Starbucks Meets the Challenges of a "Same Day" World

May 14, 2015

Steve Lovejoy, Sr. VP-Global Supply Chain, Starbucks Coffee Co.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

May 13, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2015 for the specialized purpose of:

Vertical Integration Seems to Be Coming Back

May 13, 2015

Strategy + Business

Is vertical integration a thing of the past? On the contrary, it seems to be making a comeback, particularly in Silicon Valley, where it's been given a new label (just to remind us that everything that emanates from there is innovative!): the "full stack" business model.

EU Scrutinizes Internet Giants to See if They Hinder E-commerce

May 13, 2015

CRM Daily

European officials want to make it easier for companies to offer e-commerce across the continent, and are asking whether some firms are putting barriers in the way of that happening. Among the actions they announced is an antitrust inquiry to investigate "possible competition concerns" put in place by some Web companies.

Slow Returns Process Causes Retailers to Lose Consumer Loyalty

May 11, 2015

Sourcing Journal

Getting customers whatever they need whenever they need it, and as quickly as they expect it, has become easier. Yet the returns process has some retailers winning and others floundering.

Walmart, Amazon Plan to Make Great Inroads in China

May 11, 2015

FierceRetailIT

Walmart and Amazon have launched cyber attacks in China with the purest of commercial motives. Walmart is unveiling a mobile shopping app while Amazon is increasing its imported item count from 80,000 to 1.6 million.

Penske to Expand Alternative Fuel Program to Fleets That Don't Have Natural Gas Vehicles

May 8, 2015

Penske Truck Leasing

Penske plans to further introduce alternative fuels into its wider customer base in tandem with a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Apple Sets Bar Not Only in Product Line But in Supply Chain Risk Mitigation

May 8, 2015

EBN

As customers waited for their much anticipated Apple Watches, it was reported that delays could be traced to a feared supply chain nightmare: a faulty part. Apple's supply chain strategy, though, likely mitigated the risk.