Category: Research Resources

Over the last couple of years, the relationship between warehouses and end consumers has drastically changed due to the increase in online shopping. Goods need to get to their final destination faster than ever, and warehouses and distribution centers are often the last staging post for consumer goods before they are delivered. As a result, […]

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The complexity of global supply chains has opened the way for unanticipated events, such as chip shortages, global pandemics and port closures, causing a cascading array of unintended consequences, among them the rapid breakdown of many supply chains. This disruption leads companies to navigate tremendous operational, financial and ethical risks. In order to thrive in […]

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Your supply chain network forms the foundation that your business is built upon. Designing and deploying a robust supply chain network will position your company for growth, while failing to do so can put your business on shaky ground. For decades, mathematical optimization has been the go-to tool for supply chain network design. This AI […]

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Inventory management in an omnichannel e-commerce environment is anything but simple. As inventory is segmented among multiple channels and locations — physical stores, warehouses, vendors, off-site dropship locations, direct-to-consumer — it becomes harder to track an item’s availability status and use that data to set pricing, offer promotions, manage scarcity and build trust with customers. [...]

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To successfully mitigate risk in your supply chain, it is important for you to understand the myriad connections that may trigger exposure. Utilizing the appropriate technology will allow you, as a supply chain leader, to proactively manage reputational risks, avoid penalties, and prevent shipment delays on your goods, all while remaining compliant. Speakers will provide [...]

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