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,...

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...

Counterfeits Are Hurting Your Business - Here's What You Can Do About It

Mary De Asis - October 10, 2018

Product counterfeiting and piracy are pervasive across almost all countries and industries. In total, this black market is expected to represent $991 billion of the global economy by 2022.

The Experiential Supply Chain

Janie Ryan - August 13, 2018

First it was the industrial economy. Then, creeping into the 21st century we saw the rise of the service economy. Now, supply chains are being disrupted by the experience economy. Led by Millennials who demand both more customized experiences and...

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...

5 Ways Fashion Supply Chains Can Be More Sustainable

Janie Ryan - May 31, 2018

The fashion industry is no stranger to controversy. From outsourced labor to overflowing sales racks, brands across the board have been accused of having a “bottom line” mentality, squeezing suppliers for every penny and privileging quantity over...

Toys R Bust: The Downfall of America's Favorite Toy Store

Charlotte Lee - May 3, 2018

Did supply chain problems have anything to do with Toys "R" Us going out of business? The company's jingle famously declared "I don't wanna grow up"—but it is exactly this reluctance (or at least inability) to mature amidst a rapidly-evolving...

Fast Fashion's Inventory Woes: 3 Ways Retailers Can Stay in Business

Paula Lucero - April 12, 2018

Since the 1990’s, when little-known clothing retailer Zara announced it could take a garment from concept to rack in just 15 days, “fast fashion” has captured the minds of consumers. Brands like Zara, H&M, and Forever 21 peddle cheap clothing—and...

Supply Chain Best Practices: The Customer-Obsessed Supply Chain

Janie Ryan - March 8, 2018

Until recently consumers were willing to wait as long as they had to, to get their hands on hyped-up products offered by the hottest brands. They had no choice. But the business landscape has changed dramatically in the last decade. Amazon Prime...

The Myth of the Retail Apocalypse

Charlotte Lee - February 27, 2018

These days we hear constant talk of the retail apocalypse—but contrary to what the headlines may suggest, brick-and-mortar isn't going away any time soon.

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