On January 9, 2007 Steve Jobs introduced the world to a device that would change our lives forever: the iPhone. At the time, Apple was venturing to reinvent the mobile phone through revolutionary user interface (UI) and innovative software, claiming that the iPhone was five years ahead of any other phone on the market. […]
It’s difficult to imagine what post-Brexit life will be like for global retailers – and even more difficult to imagine how they’ll get there. With fluctuating currencies, impending trade regulations and new customs requirements, organizations are doing their best to plan for how the move will affect their supply chains. While retailers haven’t hit […]
The reality is that no company ever has total control of its risk. However, that’s not to suggest that they are completely powerless either. Defining what level of risk is acceptable to your operation and remaining within these parameters, no matter the situation, will lead to fewer interruptions and breakdowns in processes — and a […]
In retailers’ quest for increased visibility and efficiency, digitization has been a godsend. Advancements like machine learning, automation and artificial intelligence have begun to seep into multiple facets of the supply chain, from sourcing to purchase management and every step in-between. As a result, it’s getting increasingly difficult to find an area of the […]
For decades, whether they were purchasing clothing, food or furniture, shoppers saw private label brands as inferior to name brands. That notion is changing, and fast; in fact, one could argue that in many cases, private label and name brands are already on par with one another. Last year, Wegmans earned its repeat top spot […]
Brexit has thrown a giant wrench in the economic, political and social systems throughout the globe, and everyone is trying to prepare for April 2019 when the U.K.’s departure becomes final. Retailers, in particular, are feeling the heat to quickly and accurately navigate the current and potential future impacts and possible outcomes of Brexit – […]
The use of cotton dates to the Neolithic age and spans thousands of years to the present day. China, India and the United States are the largest producers of cotton, but countries around the world play major roles in its manufacturing. It has become one of the most important materials in daily usage and can […]
The holiday season is here and with it come the hot new products that seem to fly off the shelves just as fast as they are stocked. No matter your age group, there always seems to be a “must- have” product of the season. This year most children are crazed for a Hatchimal, a […]