Many warehouse and supply chain workers are anxious that ever-increasing levels of automation, caused by the rapid growth of eCommerce, will eventually squeeze them out of their jobs. But fortunately, that is not the case and automation will instead compensate for the labor shortage that the industr…
As global markets go, retail seems to be following a parallel path. It’s a time where yesterday’s North is todays South, down is up and the number of exceptions seems to equal the number that justify any economic rule. The 2018 retail holiday season began with a strong shot – with retailers (both …
How did we get back to this time of year already? We’re in the midst of peak season. Black Friday and other early retail indicators are showing a strong start – the best in years, in fact. Many of the world’s leading economies have been roaring the last few years. Reflecting on all these highligh…
In early October, Ivanti hosted its first ever virtual event: The IT Leadership Summit. There were a total of 30 presenters, including Forrester analysts, product marketing managers, director-level IT professionals, and executives. Below is the video and transcript from the session on Supply Chain.…
We spend months preparing for this – peak season in the retail supply chain. Whether you’re a supplier, distributor, or retailor, you want to leave nothing to chance. Consumers will be on the hunt to fulfill every wish on their shopping list. You best ensure it’s readily available! Stockouts are a…
The word “silo” is one that when used in the context of business operations makes people cringe. It represents disconnects, barriers, and chaos. As we all move to a more digital supply chain, how do we handle this convergence? This summer, Gartner published a Supply Chain report that dives deep i…
Artificial Intelligence is all the buzz in supply chain these days. And why not? There are a lot of exciting use cases. We covered some of this in an earlier post. Still, part of the story is the unexpected implications for the supply chain. Automation is a natural option for logistics firms to k…
Last month witnessed a major milestone in the shifting future of mobile computing. As Windows CE 6.0 passed the June 10th End of Extended Support date, the sun truly set on the first of four remaining mobile operating systems. What’s the state of your migration plan? Findings by VDC Research in la…
We see it in sports all the time, and it’s proving true in the supply chain also: Top talent wants to go where they have the best chance to win. With many companies offering incentives for workers who exceed targets, it’s easy to see why. As workers pursue new opportunities, the tools available at…
