The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.

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December 11, 2019
By Bloomberg
Amazon Tests Cheap Warehouses to Make Holiday Shopping Snafu-Free
Amazon.com is gearing up for the online holiday shopping season by fine-tuning its sprawling delivery network to ensure orders get to customers on time.
December 4, 2019
By SupplyChainBrain
TouchPath Launches ‘TouchCount,’ an Inventory Cycle Count System
International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath recently announced the launch of ‘TouchCount’, a continuous cycle count system that can be used to keep a current and accurate, 360-degree view of warehouse inventory.
November 25, 2019
By Bloomberg
Walmart’s Jet Ends Its New York City Fresh Grocery Business
The move is the latest example of the declining importance of Jet, a business Walmart paid $3.3 billion to acquire in 2016 to reach urban millennials and gain the services of co-founder Marc Lore, who has taken over Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce operations.

November 22, 2019
By SupplyChainBrain
Watch: Innovations in Delivering Home Healthcare in Canada
November 12, 2019
By SupplyChainBrain
A Model for Improving Home Healthcare Supply Chains in Ontario
October 22, 2019
By Bloomberg
U.K. Businesses’ Brexit Frustration Mounting With the Costs
October 9, 2019
By SupplyChainBrain
iTradeNetwork Launches New Logistics Module for the Perishables Freight Industry
October 1, 2019
By Bloomberg
Medical Cannabis Exporter Sees a Window Before Market Floods

September 27, 2019
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Podcast | How to Prepare for Supply-Chain Surprises
September 20, 2019
By SupplyChainBrain
Zebra Technologies Introduces New Solutions for Retail
September 13, 2019
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Podcast | Inventory Is ‘Evil’? Not So Fast
September 9, 2019
By Bloomberg
Juul-Pairing Drink White Claw Faces Shortage in U.S. After Boom
August 14, 2019
By Bloomberg
America’s Obsession With Beef Is Killing the Leather Industry

Voice Automated Workflows Support eCommerce Growth at NBG Home
December 6, 2019 | AccuSpeech Mobile
The ROI of Robotics: Financial and Operational Sense
November 27, 2019 | Yale Lift Trucks
Small Data, Big Impact
November 27, 2019 | Yale Lift Trucks
Increasing Slot Capacity and Picking Efficiency
November 27, 2019 | Yale Lift Trucks
S&OP: A Springboard for Growth
November 25, 2019 | Logility

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November 25, 2019
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
The ‘Modern’ Factory Remains a Dream for Many Manufacturers
November 16, 2019
By Gary Jones, SCB Contributor
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August 29, 2019
By Jim Dempsey, SCB Contributor
The Untapped Potential of Reverse Logistics
August 16, 2019
By Hiranmay Sarkar, SCB Contributor
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By Dan Khasis, SCB Contributor
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How to Prepare for Supply-Chain Surprises
September 25, 2019
LeBron James nearly sank Nike’s supply chain. Read more.
Inventory Is ‘Evil’? Not So Fast
September 11, 2019
It was Apple CEO Tim Cook who called inventory “fundamentally evil.” But a lot of manufacturers and retailers don’t seem to agree with him. Read more.
Three Issues Plaguing the Retail Supply Chain – and How to Solve Them
July 31, 2019
Ever-growing complexity and volatility are the unfortunate hallmarks of the modern-day consumer packaged goods (CPG) supply chain. How can retailers cope? Read more.