Diverse business models will continue to challenge traditional operating rules and require supply chains that are proactive, agile and resilient. 

The disruptions come at a critical time, with publishers ordering print runs in Asia and locking in shipping arrangements.

Porch piracy is the most visible form of retail theft, but the ultimate solution to the larger question of return fraud has to reach well beyond the customer’s doorstep.

The California Fuels & Convenience Alliance is among many industry bodies and businesses that would like to see the Jones Act restrictions relaxed or ended permanently.

The new faster delivery options are on available for more than 90,000 eligible products, including cleaning supplies, beauty items and paper products.

The company is simultaneously launching in five other European markets — Germany, the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Composable architecture is transforming order-management systems by emphasizing modularity, rapid configurability and API-first architecture.

As consumer expectations rise and volatility persists, retail and e-commerce brands must rethink speed, cost, data and reliability when selecting last-mile partners. 

Distributors that succeed today will be those that price faster, govern better and align commercial execution with strategy.

Trump’s executive orders halting the exemption cite the same national emergencies he relied on in imposing the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.