Supply Chain Trends by Elementum

The Supply Chain Can’t Stop: A Story from the Front Lines at Ken’s Foods

Nader Mikhail - June 5, 2020

It was Wednesday, March 11th and Ken’s Foods had a dilemma. They wanted their corporate teams to work from home but at least 60 individuals currently worked on desktop computers in the office,...

3 Things to Remember if You Want a Winning Last Mile Logistics Strategy

Janie Ryan - December 6, 2018

With the biggest gift-giving season of the year upon us, last-minute gift buyers (you know who you are) are scrambling to buy the perfect presents for their loved ones. For many, that means placing online orders and crossing their fingers that...

Year in Review: The Trends That Defined Supply Chain in 2018

Janie Ryan - December 4, 2018

A trade war that put businesses and consumers on edge. An entire industry confronting generational shifts and talent loss. The synergization of online and offline sales channels. 2018 was not a year of abrupt change or revelations, but one of...

What's Holding Manufacturing Back in Industry 4.0?

Janie Ryan - November 29, 2018

Manufacturing is part of the supply chain complex that is being swept up by a digital revolution. Yet a deeply-rooted “if it’s not broke don’t fix it” mentality, and a lack of integration between operating and IT systems, are preventing...

Amazon's Whole Foods Takeover: One Year Later

Frances Zyra Mella - November 27, 2018

When Amazon announced its takeover of Whole Foods last year, there was a lot of speculation about how the e-tail giant would overhaul the grocery chain’s operations. One year in, we take a look at what’s changed so far — and how it could spell...

Preparing Your Business for the Holidays? Don't Forget These Supply Chain Essentials

Elementum News Desk - November 18, 2018

Your customers want products to be available every day of the year. But when the holiday season arrives, their anxiety about having that perfect gift or deal — on time — puts enormous pressure on your brand.

How Shoppers and Retailers Can Reduce Waste This Thanksgiving

Janie Ryan - November 15, 2018

Concerns about food waste and changing consumer preferences are posing new challenges — and opportunities — to the food supply chain. Increasingly, retailers are making their Thanksgiving supply chains more efficient, prioritizing sustainability,...

Amazon vs. Flipkart: The Race to Dominate Indian E-Commerce

Elementum News Desk - November 8, 2018

Indian e-commerce company Flipkart is in fierce rivalry with Amazon over the country's online retail market. Both have unique advantages, but the true test will be which company can best tailor its offerings to the Indian consumer’s palate.

How To Keep Your Supply Chain Moving Fast as Fuel Costs Rise

Angelo Rivera - November 1, 2018

In recent years the trucking industry has been faced with a double-edged sword — rising fuel costs and a plummeting labor force. In today’s blog we’re taking a look at what this means for shipping costs, and how retailers can fortify their...

How to Change Your Inventory Management Strategy in the Omnichannel Era

Christine Balba - October 17, 2018

The U.S. e-commerce market has nearly doubled in size since 2011, and is forecast to grow to $737B by 2022. Managing stock for a variety of commerce channels is becoming more complex, costly, and risky. As recent losses by H&M and other major...

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