Logistics

Blood, sweat, and tears have likely been shed in designing, sourcing, and manufacturing products that should be in great demand this season. Unfortunately, supply chain disruptions may impact the best laid plans and latest technology. Here are five trends and areas of focus for retailers to evaluate as they work to serve the demand this holiday season.

Big Lots will rollout same-day delivery of its retail store assortment to 1,100 stores across the U.S. in the next month. Learn how it will make the speedy delivery happen.

Learn how Party City will offer curbside pickup and same-day delivery options at select locations to enhance the last mile experience.

FedEx and Microsoft are partnering to provide a granular level of insight into inventory management, as well as logistics.

Instead of the Orwellian future, let’s imagine one where workers, rather than being replaced by automation and technology, become deeply intertwined with it.

Find out which Nissan Motor Corporation exec will oversee Target's supply chain and logistics field network.

In order to adjust to the new demands of seamless customer-centric experiences, grocers are taking hard looks at their operations and the tech powering them.

Nordstrom is rapidly rolling out resale items to its inventory through in-store and online shop See You Tomorrow, as well as an expanded partnership with Rent the Runway. Can the department store chain capture new customers with old clothes?

How can reverse logistics processes find a middle ground for returns that are both convenient for the customer and optimal for a retailer’s bottom line? With the right technology, retailers can institute multi-channel return options and in turn, reduce wasted inventory and maintain a quality customer experience.   

E-commerce retailers have been targeting this demographic for years now, but it seems too many are still behind. But then again, what do millennials want?

Gatik, a startup deploying autonomous vehicles for B2B short-haul logistics, has launched from stealth with Walmart as a partner. Learn how Gatik will fill the critical 'middle mile' part of logistics.

Wayfair has added 1,220 employees to fuel investments in logistics, customer service, data science, and more. Learn why its upcoming moves in mobile, 3D models, and its logistics network are key to building momentum with its 16.4 million customers.