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The Localized Supply Chain

Janie Ryan - April 26, 2018

Around the world, multinational companies are winning customers by creating products and campaigns that appeal to local populations. From creating an experience that feels more authentic, to...

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...

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...

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...

Hurricane Florence Update: Impacts, Forecasts, and Operational Best Practices

Andrew Beso - September 19, 2018

After making landfall last week, Hurricane Florence is crawling northeast along the U.S.'s east coast. Despite weakening from a Category 4 storm to a Category 1, the storm is disrupting everyday life and wreaking havoc on infrastructure. Last...

What's the Deal With USPS and Amazon?

Mary Grace Figuracion - August 22, 2018

The Truth about the USPS-Amazon Relationship

The Blurring Line Between Retail and Logistics

Mary De Asis - August 8, 2018

Our notion of convenience is evolving. Being able to offer options, from product variety to flexible delivery schemes, is essential for every business. That’s probably why some of the biggest companies in the world are moving beyond retail to...

Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses

Elementum News Desk - July 23, 2018

All businesses are bound to experience some bumps in the road in the course of their corporate existence. From the logistical challenges in smaller companies to the complexities in supply chains as they grow and mature into a full-blown...

As Fuel Prices Rise, Here's How Supply Chains Can Cut Transportation Costs

Marc John Villestar - June 11, 2018

Think about the supply chain of virtually every consumer good. If it travelled from a supplier, to a distributor, to a retailer, then most likely its cost is directly linked to the cost of the fuel that helped it make that journey.

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