Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 10, 2025

Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Risk Technology Operations Procurement Logistics Freight Regulation An article from Dive Brief Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact The retailer will adjust orders based on demand while slashing its exposure to countries facing higher U.S.

Inventory

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 6, 2025

1, 2024 Justin Sullivan via Getty Images US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said. By Max Garland • Nov. By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. By Max Garland • Nov. By Alejandra Carranza • Nov.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 4, 2025

The home improvement retailer says China makes up 20% of its sourcing footprint, per a May 21 earnings call. Nate Delesline III/Supply Chain Dive Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Despite reducing its dependency on the country, Lowes is still "not satisfied" with its current sourcing mix, he added.

Price

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 9, 2025

By Max Garland • March 6, 2025 Justin Sullivan via Getty Images US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said. By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. By Alejandra Carranza • Nov.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

Most Popular DHL Express Canada strike begins, union warns of delivery risks Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’ FedEx bumps up fuel surcharge rates Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact Library resources Playbook Leader’s Guide to Navigating Disruptive Tariff Landscape Custom content for Coupa Playbook How AI Can Transform (..)

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

Most Popular DHL Express Canada strike begins, union warns of delivery risks Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’ FedEx bumps up fuel surcharge rates Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact Library resources Playbook Leader’s Guide to Navigating Disruptive Tariff Landscape Custom content for Coupa Playbook How AI Can Transform (..)

Import

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

For top-quality units and expert guidance, many professionals turn to [link] , a trusted source for commercial refrigeration solutions. They can be used to store raw ingredients, prepared food, and frozen food, giving chefs the flexibility they need to create a wide range of dishes.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 11, 2025

Dealing with Disputes and Chargebacks Disputes and PayPal chargebacks can be a source of frustration and financial loss for store owners using PayPal as a payment processor. It is crucial to understand PayPal’s dispute resolution process and implement effective strategies to prevent and handle such situations.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 6, 2025

18, 2025 Justin Sullivan via Getty Images US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said. By Max Garland • Feb. By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. By Max Garland • Feb. By Alejandra Carranza • Nov.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

Most Popular DHL Express Canada strike begins, union warns of delivery risks Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’ FedEx bumps up fuel surcharge rates Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact Library resources Playbook Leader’s Guide to Navigating Disruptive Tariff Landscape Custom content for Coupa Playbook How AI Can Transform (..)

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 9, 2025

In its medtech business, J&J already has a dual-source manufacturing footprint that allows the company to work with two separate supply chains, Duato noted.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2025

There is no doubt that there is something unique about the Apple retail experience. According to Forbes , and many other sources for that matter, the number one brand in the world is Apple. And it has held this illustrious position for 10 years in a row. Trillion dollars.

Supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 12, 2025

The announcement from Mizuno was “a tremendous victory for animals” and for ethical business practices, Skiff said “Mizuno and its major competitors could no longer deny our stark analysis that their sourcing practices, tied to the inhumane commercial slaughter of native wildlife, were out of alignment with their animal welfare and sustainability policies,” (..)

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 28, 2025

WooCommerce is an open-source plugin for this CMS, and people who already run a site on this platform mostly use it. There are a few very popular CMSs, targeting owners of ecommerce websites in particular. It is fully customizable, flexible, and highly secure – its code is audited by some of the most renowned experts in the industry.

supply chain software solutions

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

LeafLink is the right source for any store or brand that wishes to simplify their communications, spend less time on busywork, and expedite their purchasing procedures. In June of last year, the team raised an additional €19 million , bringing its total funds to nearly €32 million.

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ProcurePort

MAY 27, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed major weaknesses in the retail supply chains of numerous organizations. The worldwide supply chain disruption and shock exposed vulnerabilities that made many CPOs question the resilience of their supply chains. The post What is Meant by Intelligent Sourcing?

Sourcing

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 15, 2024

Retail supply chains are complex networks that require seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Enhanced Collaboration Among Stakeholders Effective collaboration is crucial in retail supply chains, as it allows for swift decision-making and problem-solving.

Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JANUARY 3, 2023

Retailers that don’t consider product returns their biggest source of supply may want to rethink their reverse logistics approaches for 2023.

Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Even retailers who get it right in terms of technology investment and sourcing soon inevitably face growth challenges.

Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Check out Introducing Lean In Retail … Start in the Backroom! As consumers the complexity in the retail supply chain is usually oblivious to us. There is a tremendous amount of complexity which Retailers must navigate to provide this experience. So what makes the Retail Supply Chain so complex?

Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 24, 2024

Sameer Anand, supply chain leader with EY-Parthenon Americas, discusses how retailers and brands are altering their sourcing strategies in response to the latest global supply chain disruption.

Retail Supply Chain

The Network Effect

MARCH 4, 2015

It’s 1934 and in a dark, dingy basement on the lower east side of New York, a fundamental principle of change management would emerge, from the unlikeliest of sources. Today, Retail Supply Chain Planners are alcoholics of a different ilk. ” – Samuel Johnson. Sitting in the basement was 39 year old Bob Wilson.

Retail Supply Chain

Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A Blog for Procurement, Supply Chain and Purchasing Professionals, sponsored by Corcentric , a leading Procurement Service Provider, specializing in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Resources and Procurement Advisory. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

Retail Supply Chain

ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Having successfully digitized the entire Source-to-Pay process, Ashell is on the path to evolving Procurement from a cost center into a competitive advantage.”. Bouncing back from the pandemic, the retail industry has transformed rapidly to meet crucial customer needs. Increase strategic insight and identify new sources of savings.

Procurement

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Product Sourcing Agent article and permission to publish here provided by Joyce Chen at Epic Sourcing. Sourcing agents are an effective way of finding the most suitable supplier. Who is a Product Sourcing Agent? Why Get a Product Sourcing Agent? Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

This is especially relevant for retailers. Redesigned, retail supply chains, enabled with analytics and augmented reality, are not only meeting, but raising consumer expectations. The universe of data is exploding exponentially from growing networks of organizations, people and things. Copyright 2018 Oracle Corporation.

Retail Supply Chain

The Network Effect

JULY 18, 2014

Her sources of information discussed, among other things, what might theoretically happen if the renminbi were allowed to float – and this is what she wrote in her column. When you think about it, the same thing happens on a daily basis throughout the extended retail supply chain. So what went wrong?

Consumer demands

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Having worked at a Retailer myself I have first hand knowledge of the challenges there can be in running a Retail Supply Chain. As such we wrote The Hidden Complexity of the Retail Supply Chain to share some of these experiences. This is a massive source of efficiency. Low SKU Count.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Thus, the dropshipping business is still lucrative in 2023 and in the coming years as it drives revenue and profitability to vendors and retailers. Supply Chain Supply chain issues and inflation rate are the top concerns in the dropshipping business right now as dropshippers need to access items first before selling them.

Price

The Network Effect

JULY 1, 2015

I can still remember how excited and proud I was when I presented my Mom an autographed copy of our book, “Flowcasting the Retail Supply Chain For those of you who don’t know Betty Doherty, she’s a word wizard – loves to read and even dabbles with writing her own poetry. I knew then, that Mom would read the book.

Retail Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Each customer in US or EU might already control the source of raw materials, ask you to provide dedicated production lines, nominate 3pl companies and air/sea carriers. 3) Align Demand Planning Across Supply Chain. So, logistics network design is a kind of initiative driven mainly by customer.

Supply chain management

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2021

There are four main types of platforms: Open-source (such as Magento). Closed-source proprietary software. Again, even if you’re going to use open-source, ensure that the platform has built-in security features and supports object-oriented programming. Secure Your Website with SSL Certificates.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

This interview is with Danny Wang, Vice President of Sourcing and Procurement at Canada Goose. We worked in the Commodity Management organization, responsible for Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. And Danny’s work in sourcing and procurement is at the centre of making that happen.

Leadership

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 8, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Complexity in the Retail Supply Chain! Supply chain management involves the conduct of the movement of goods and services. You will also have insights on the duration of time it will take you to sell them ( source ). Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2019

In my Manufacturing experience the Procurement function was essentially split between Commodity Management (or Strategic Sourcing) and Tactical Buying. They would be responsible for Supplier selection, negotiations, terms and conditions, sourcing decisions, competitiveness, and performance management. Commodity Management.

Category management

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA. In 1995 IKEA faced an organizational shift in purchasing and sourcing methodology. Now bear with me here…. They wanted to expand their production, and become more competitive globally.

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