Supply Chain News

White Paper: Safely Transporting Cold Chain Pharmaceutical Product
November 6, 2017
A look at the importance of specialty carriers in transporting cold chain pharmaceuticals. Written by: Dave Cranfill, Director, MD Express Introduction | Printer Friendly PDF As temperature sensitive biologically-based products continue to rise, experts are predicting the pharmaceutical cold chain industry will grow 65% by Full Article

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