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The Friday Report: March 29th, 2019
Nike Attributes 7% Revenue Increase to New Technology For the past few years, Nike has been laser-focused on supply chain speed. According to Nike’s third quarter earnings call, the 7% revenue increase for 2018 occurred without a substantial increase in inventory. ...
The Friday Report: March 22nd, 2019
Two Week Delay Approved to Avoid No-Deal Brexit In an attempt to help avoid the U.K. leave the EU without a deal, European Union leaders approved a delay of two weeks for additional negotiation and planning. On April 12, Prime Minister Teresa May will need to...
5 Trends Impacting the 2019 Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Increased emphasis on improving patient outcomes, reducing drug pricing and expediting drug development have put the pharmaceutical industry at odds with regulators and the patients it serves. From top pharmaceutical companies to smaller biopharmaceutical companies...
The Friday Report: March 15th, 2019
Record Soy Exports in Brazil and Canada Result of U.S. Trade War with China Increased tariffs on Chinese imports have had a significant effect on the American agricultural industry. Orders for some crops can readily be filled by countries with mature, competitive...
2019 Update on the Latest Trends in Omnichannel Retail Part 2: Subscription Boxes
In our last blog in this series, we took a look at some of the trends and issues involved in omnichannel retail for the past year. Consumers today love personalization and convenience. This may be fueling interest in both subscription services and subscription...
2019 Update on the Latest Trends in Omnichannel Retail: Part 1
Over the past decade or so, the consumer class has expanded and evolved to have a powerful voice, one that has helped to transform the supply chain. As mobile phones and access to the Internet have become more affordable and consequently, more widely available,...
What is Going on in Last Mile Delivery, Omnichannel Retail and Transportation and Logistics?
Fast, low cost home delivery is no longer a “nice to have”, but rather a business essential. Today’s retailer needs to have excellent distribution, a solid online presence and the ability to execute same day delivery. Across the United States, the delivery network is...
The Friday Report: March 8th, 2019
American Logistics Aid Network Mobilized for Tornado Relief Following the devastating Category 4 tornado in Alabama and Georgia, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) initiated mobilization of the logistics community. Based in central Florida, ALAN works with the...
Can Keeping Pharmaceutical Warehousing Costs Under Control Rein in Drug Prices?
With the recent Congressional hearings regarding skyrocketing prescription drug prices, consumers and politicians are struggling to find ways to rein in pharmaceutical product costs. Other industries are finding the pace of change daunting these days, but the...
The Friday Report: March 1st, 2019
National Retail Federation Urges Congress to Pass Tariff Reduction Legislation According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), tariffs cost United States consumers approximately $2.7 billion monthly. Recently the NRF asked Congress to approve legislation which...