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Image via Flickr by quinn.anya In many cases, international corporations have an edge up on local and national-only businesses for their ability to mass produce and ship items. Off-price retail is an especially competitive industry. It’s one in which the best brand for the best deal wins; however, it seems where and how these companies…
Image via Flickr by bradleypjohnson The Harvard Drug Group is a drug distribution company, operating from three facilities around the United States. Their primary facility is in Livonia, Michigan, with additional distribution centers in San Diego, California and Indianapolis, Indiana. Harvard Drug is the only company that distributes both generic and name brand drugs. They…
Image via Flickr jeepersmedia Online grocery shopping presents clear challenges to retailers. One of the biggest is that keeping grocery items cold during shipping isn’t easy. Walmart decided to combine a store pickup program with online grocery ordering to combat the need for refrigerated delivery trucks. Take a look at how Walmart has made its…
Image via Flickr by victor1558 Supply chain experts and business analysts use many different models to forecast supply and demand. When it comes to forecast accuracy, no single technique gets it right every time, but the tips below can help you improve your projections.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re…
Image via Flickr by Tim Geers In the quest for a more sustainable supply chain, many companies are looking at their suppliers’ practices and making necessary changes. Animal welfare is one of the biggest concerns for the food industry.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged in and try again,…
Image via Flickr by MDGovpics The very monotonous nature of the supply chain presents a unique opportunity for supply chain managers that few are aware of and even fewer use to their full advantage. Day after day, week after week, and year after year, companies go through the same processes of acquiring raw materials, shipping…