Supply Chain News
4 Types of Holiday Shoppers Marketers Need to Reach
October 30, 2017
Whether they're shopping early, late or all the time, there's a strategy to approaching each segment - and marketers should read up. The holiday shopping season is both the most magical and maddening time of year for consumers. Some shoppers love the hustle and bustle Full Article
Using RFID For Omnichannel Fulfillment Success
October 18, 2017
While retailers tested RFID technology in the supply chain over a decade ago, the landscape is much different now. Back then they were trying to determine RFID-driven efficiencies in their logistics operations. The focus then shifted to in-store inventory accuracy and customer experience applications using Full Article
‘Drop Shipping’ Looks Set to Go Mainstream as More Retailers Get on Board
October 9, 2017
Online orders ship directly from a supplier's warehouse, reducing spending on inventory. A growing number of retailers are relying on suppliers to ship online orders directly to customers, a strategy they hope will help them compete with e-commerce rivals without spending more on inventory. The Full Article
How Package Design Strategies Can Increase Patient Adherence
September 28, 2017
Containment, communication and transportation areas offer manufacturers ways to build patient adherence-increasing features. The National Association of Chain Drug stores has found that for every 100 prescriptions written, only 25 to 30 are taken as prescribed. Poor medication adherence increases the likelihood of preventable disease Full Article
Vendor-Managed Inventory Solutions Carried Out by 3PLs in the Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals Industry
September 21, 2017
Written by: Jeff Luthman, Vice President, Life Science Solutions Third-party logistics (3PL) providers specialize in maximizing their customers' supply chain processes. Recently, 3PLs have innovated their practices to extend pharmaceutical supply chains for special projects, such as packaging and kitting. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is a Full Article