The holiday season is fast approaching, and Black Friday is about to kick off. But what does this mean for retailers? Of course, there are the usual headaches and an influx of orders. However, there’s more to worry about when it comes to the approaching holiday...
The holiday season is fast approaching and retailers are feeling the pressure to deliver on time with the increase of orders they are experiencing. In a bid to compete with services such as Amazon Prime, retailers are striving to provide next-day delivery to their...
We haven’t gotten through Halloween yet, but some of your customers are probably already doing their holiday and Christmas shopping. According to USA Today, a RetailMeNot survey found 37% of US consumers began shopping for holiday gifts in August and September...
The global shipping container shortage of 2020 and 2021 is having huge effects on shipping and container prices. It’s causing delays in deliveries and increased costs for exporters. You may be asking why the shipping container shortage is so profound and how we ended...
Every year comes with its ups and downs, but 2020 has been marked by uncertainty. Supply chain management has been a nightmare, but there are ways to overcome those challenges. As we go into the holiday season, there are strategies to keep in mind if you want to keep...
Supply chain logistics, it’s the backbone of so many companies. After all, most establishments need products and supplies to do business. Often, many firms are a part of the supply chain, making it a complicated process with many potential points of failure. Managing...
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