Retail

Auburn University RFID Lab partners with GS1 US and industry to explore the use of RFID and blockchain to improve supply chain efficiency.

Acquisition adds Paragon's routing, logistics, scheduling, and home delivery capabilities, which have seen strong growth from e-commerce.

ebruary U.S. retail sales are mixed, reports Department of Commerce

As more shoppers turn to online alternatives to in-person shopping, supply chain disruptions could pile up.

Digitally connecting and automating processes on the edge extends the reach and visibility of supply chains by dividing processes into sets of smaller, more manageable actions.

Clients to benefit from addition of specialized supply chain and business intelligence capabilities which help to lower operational costs and improve performance.

Accelerating transition to digital economy contributes to three-year 404% growth in KNAPP's business.

Total sales still matter. But few other measures do as retail morphs. While many want to characterize e-commerce as a great destroyer, it’s actually a great creator, bringing retailers and customers even closer together.

Consumers expect free shipping and a 20% reduction in expected delivery time during the holiday season. In 2018, consumers were willing to wait 3.9 days on average – today the expectation is an average of 3.1 days.

From conventional to automated, from vegetables to natural disaster relief, this year's cover stories explore how improving operations enhances customer service and profitability.

Consumer demand is altering the supply chain and logistics landscape.

Supply chains can improve customer experience by making it easy to send data up and down the chain, with real-time information delivered via APIs and automated updates.

Study suggests retailers must deliver a seamless multi-channel experience, managing inventory and building smarter operations by leveraging technology to provide more personalized services.

Acquisition to expand Avery Dennison's Intelligent Labels platform across a variety of end markets and customers within the industrial and retail segments.

The location, height, contents and velocity of distribution are in flux, driven by data analysis and exacting customer demands.