When Walmart bought Jet.com, it was clear that its ecommerce operations would change. In the latest shift, it has redefined …
Why Walmart Shoppers Are Finding More Items ‘Out of Stock’
31 Wednesday Oct 2018
Category Archives: Chapter 10: Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
The Prime Effect: How Amazon’s Two-Day Shipping Is Disrupting Retail
22 Monday Oct 2018
In a sense, retailing has become an arms race, in which enhanced services are the weapons of mass customer satisfaction. …
Fanatics, Maker of Sports Apparel, Thrives by Seizing the Moment
20 Tuesday Mar 2018
Speed is central to pretty much every sport. Today, it also is a critical factor for a related industry: companies …
Beyond Bankruptcy: How Failed Stores Come Back Online
20 Wednesday Sep 2017
Once popular brands that find themselves unable to compete through conventional store channels, such as Wet Seal, American Apparel, and …
What Will the Fourth Industrial Revolution Mean for Retail Supply Chains and Jobs?
14 Wednesday Jun 2017
Industrial revolutions by definition alter the structure of global economies, making existing jobs obsolete and introducing new technologies that change, …
How Omnichannel Is Offering Wholesalers and Retailers New Partnering Opportunities
28 Friday Apr 2017
In some ways, omnichannel initiatives seem likely to eliminate distributors from the supply chain. If consumers can access retail offerings …
China’s Deteriorating Retail Distribution System
01 Wednesday Feb 2017
According to the analysis in this article, China represents a “two-speed market.” In some product categories, sales are vast and …
Will Drop Shipments Become a Major Online Fulfillment Tool?
31 Monday Oct 2016
For retailers that want to offer a vast assortment of product options through their online channels, inventory management represents a …
Is Fast-Fashion Slowing Down?
12 Wednesday Oct 2016
The industry is still healthy and growing. But are some recent signals—including slightly slowed growth and a few store closings—the …
Patagonia’s Balancing Act: Chasing Mass-Market Appeal While Doing No Harm
10 Monday Oct 2016
Hikers, adventurers, and even just folks who want a good jacket have long trusted Patagonia to provide high-quality gear that …
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