Distribution

Managing product variety: Supply chain segmentation for food and beverage retailers

Thursday, April 13, 2023 · Ibrahim AlArfaj and Yalcin Arslan Segmentation is a valuable tool for designing supply chain strategies for unique products, customers and distribution channels.

Dr. Russell D. Meller inducted into National Academy of Engineering

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 · SCMR Staff FORTNA’s principal scientist recognized for his contributions to large-scale distribution design and operations methodology.

PT Holdings rebrands as Parts Town Unlimited

Thursday, December 8, 2022 · SCMR Staff New brand and structure will support accelerated growth and innovation.

Leaning Forward: Enhancing and improving the home stretch distributor/customer experience

Thursday, November 3, 2022 · Evan Vestal and Malini Natarajarathinam With the onset of e-commerce, B2B businesses are leaning forward to speed up digital adoption to provide an enhanced customer experience.

Fortna and MHS Global renamed FORTNA

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 · SCMR Staff The combined company focuses on omnichannel and parcel distribution solutions.

MHS/Fortna hires Jim Hilderhoff

Monday, October 3, 2022 · SCMR Staff The new senior vice president will be responsible for the company’s distribution and fulfillment business.

Filling a gap in Gap Inc.’s distribution strategy

Sunday, September 11, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock The new Texas facility enhances customer service in the Southwest and provides another node for the retailer’s new distribution offering.

Working with competitors—or why co-opetition is the key to improving cost and efficiency

Thursday, September 1, 2022 · Emmanuel Hassoun, Pierre Mawet and Peter Mack Today’s hyper-competitive business environment calls for more advanced and innovative solutions, like sharing resources with your competitors.

AutoScheduler.AI names Keith Moore CEO

Friday, August 5, 2022 · SCMR Staff Founder Tom Moore joins the company’s Board.

A global reorientation beats a global retreat

Friday, July 15, 2022 · Jim Tompkins Few, if any countries, could shut down international trade and provide its residents with an acceptable standard of living.

GE Appliances opens energy-efficient distribution center

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 · SCMR Staff The Northern California DC will reduce delivery times by half.

Kem Krest announces new e-commerce fulfillment division

Monday, May 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff The venture will focus on managing costs and warehouse space requirements.

Micro-fulfillment as a way of life

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 · Sai Priyanka Jarugumilli and Feng Zhu Normalizing the new normal for the supply chain of a global coffee retailer.

Cummins names Fetch new vice president of supply chain, manufacturing

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 · Gary Forger Executive to lead Cummins’ supply chain transformation.

Out of Africa

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 · Adekoke Oke, Nathanial Boso and John Serbe Marfo Conventional wisdom holds that the barriers to operating in an emerging market like Africa are daunting. But a closer look reveals ongoing innovation and an improving logistics and production environment.