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Are Retailers Figuring Out Logistics of E-commerce

August 27, 2015

The largest U.S. retailers reported strong online sales in their second-quarter earnings reports recently, extending a trend that has seen e-commerce revenue expand far faster than store sales, and several said they are making strides in delivering goods to consumers more profitably.

As Online Sales Grow, E-tailers Place Smaller, Distribution Hubs in Urban Areas

August 14, 2015

The Wall Street Journal

E-commerce retailers are starting to add smaller, urban warehouses to their supply chains as the pace of online shopping and delivery transforms distribution demands.

Cargo Thieves Stealing Less Overall - and Taking Less Valuable Stuff When They Do Steal

August 13, 2015

The Wall Street Journal

Thieves are making off with less cargo and stealing less-valuable shipments, according to a new report by FreightWatch International, which provides supply-chain security services.

Supply Chain Excels at Many Things - But Not in Managing Working Capital

July 31, 2015

The Wall Street Journal

Many companies have become adept at using supply-chain management to increase their competitiveness, yet the function remains under-utilized in one vital area: working capital management.

As Supply Chains Grow More Complex, Finding the Right Talent Becomes More Difficult, Cisco Exec Says

June 3, 2015

The Wall Street Journal

Companies are finding that the growing complexity of supply chains has a significant consequence: hiring the right people to build and manage the expansive operations is more difficult than ever.