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Professional AV
Insights on the status of the AV Industry Supply Chain
In a time when the AV industry supply chain faces unprecedented challenges, understanding its current status and future trajectory is crucial. In this week’s segment of “Dear Matt,” presented by Vistacom, host Matt Boyer, the Director of Technology at Vistacom, brings his over 30 years of experience in the audiovisual industry to the status […]
Optym
Revolutionizing Truck Driver Health
Truck driver health takes center stage on Semi-Related an Optym podcast. Mark Manera, Founder & CEO of Supply Chain Fitness, joins host Jacob Eischen for a deep-focus discussion about truck drivers’ unique health challenges and innovative strategies to address them. The podcast episode offers an in-depth exploration of the trucking industry’s health crisis. With […]
Professional AV
Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility and Efficiency Through Radio Communications
While the logistics industry often gravitates toward cutting-edge technology, Wesley Boyce, an Assistant Professor of Practice in Supply Chain Management and Analytics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, brings to light the enduring significance of radio communication. In a world enthralled by digital innovation, he argues that the simplicity of radios could be their greatest […]
Retail
Some Shifts in the Retail Supply Chain are Temporary, While Other Changes are Here to Stay
The current landscape of the retail supply chain has been in turmoil in recent years, with unexpected and disruptive challenges like the Suez and Panama Canal incidents, alongside the ongoing digitization struggles. Now, this volatile environment turns up critical questions about the resilience and adaptability of supply chains given unanticipated disruptions. With the retail […]
Retail
Forever 21 Benefits From its Shein Strategic Partnership, But Shein Gets the Bigger Slice. Here’s Why.
In the retail fashion industry, strategic partnerships are key, especially in the fast fashion sector. A recent alliance between Shein, an emerging e-fashion giant, and Forever 21, a well-established brand, exemplifies this trend. This strategic partnership represents a significant shift in the global fashion industry. Shein, which began as a modest Chinese apparel merchant, […]
Retail
The Forever 21 & Shein Partnership Makes Strategic Sense. It’s Still an Environmental Blight on the Retail Fashion Supply Chain.
The recent collaboration between Forever 21 and Shein marks a significant juncture in retail fashion, merging Forever 21’s established retail presence with Shein’s innovative direct-to-consumer model. This partnership, however, raises serious concerns about sustainable development and the environmental impact of fast fashion, known for its high carbon emissions and contribution to environmental degradation. The […]
Retail
Retailers Should Reduce Their SKUs for a Healthier Supply Chain. Here’s Why.
In the current retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) landscape, the industry faces significant challenges in maintaining a healthier supply chain. A 2023 Consumer Survey by O9 Solutions underscores this, revealing that over half of consumers have encountered product shortages, leading to a shift towards price-based purchasing over brand loyalty and reduced shopping due […]
Engineering & Construction
Strategies for Successful Automation Implementation
Today, on “On Time In Full,” hosted by Gabrielle Bejarano, we delve into the realm of supply chain automation with our guest, Fred Rudolph, Senior Account Executive at Designed Conveyor Systems. This episode explores how automation can revolutionize supply chain operations, making them more cost-effective and responsive to market demands. Key Questions Explored: Creating a […]
Retail
AI and Analytics are the Key to Supply Chain Resilience in B2B
In the ever-evolving realm of B2B commerce, a recent survey by o9 Solutions casts a revealing light on the fragility of supply chains in the face of global disruptions. With over half of consumers experiencing supply chain issues in the past year, leading to significant shifts in purchasing behaviors, B2B companies in the middle […]
Retail
Are Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting Consumer Behavior? Inflation Could be the Bigger Culprit.
A recent survey by o9 Solutions reveals significant shifts in consumer behavior due to supply chain disruptions, with over half reporting direct impacts on purchasing habits. Amidst rising costs, many are halting purchases or seeking more cost-effective alternatives, signaling a critical moment for industries to reassess and innovate their supply chain strategies. In the […]
Retail
The Price of Fashion: Decoding Retail Policies Amidst Rising Supply Chain Costs
Recently, fast fashion retailer H&M backtracked on a decision to charge its UK customers a small return fee on online purchases returned to its brick-and-mortar outlets. But the price of fashion is high, and recent trends like ‘try-and-return’ purchases have prompted several clothing brands to change their return policies. So, how do underlying supply […]
Optym
Scott Pecoriello Explains Weather Forecasting’s Role in Route Optimization for Logistics
Route optimization is critical to logistics; can accurate weather forecasting add innovation to supply chain management? Weather forecasting and logistics is an increasingly crucial aspect of modern supply chain management. In the latest episode of Semi-Related, an Optym podcast, host Jacob Eischen explores how weather intelligence can significantly enhance route optimization. The discussion revolves […]
Transportation
Doubling Down on Inland Waterways: Gigantic Barges Are Anchoring America’s Supply Chain Resilience
To alleviate the pressure on an increasingly burdened supply chain, could gigantic barges on inland waterways offer a way forward? Amidst the backdrop of a rapidly transforming logistics landscape, the U.S. is harnessing the enhanced capabilities of inland waterway gigantic barges to fortify its supply chain. As logistical norms pivot in response to environmental […]
Professional AV
Vistacom Tech Expo 2023: Exploring Visionary Solutions’ Latest AV Over IP Offerings
The Vistacom Tech Expo 2023, commemorating its 15th anniversary, once again congregates pioneers in the Audio-Visual (AV) domain, creating a stage for showcasing avant-garde solutions. Through various Vistacom booth interviews, attendees venture into the cusp of AV technology, discovering the fresh innovations set to revolutionize digital communication and content-sharing landscapes. In this spotlight interview, […]
Retail
To Balance Customer Satisfaction And Reduce Try-And-Return Purchases, Retailers Need to Sell Consistent Sizing and Analyse Return Data
In a significant policy reversal, fashion retailer H&M recently backtracked on instituting a small return fee on its UK customers who seek to return online purchases in-store. However, this fee still applies for items returned to the warehouse — a move that aligns with industry practices. Many retailers, including Zara and Boohoo, have instituted […]
Transportation
Port Everglades steps up its game in the international supply chain
This article originally appeared on Cargomatic.com. Florida’s Port Everglades is fast becoming a center of North American intermodal traffic, and a possible link in new ways of bypassing busy U.S. West Coast gateways. The port averages one million 20-foot equivalent units (TEU) a year, boasts direct access to the interstate highway system and has rail […]
Transportation
U.S. imports up in September as West Coast sees return of diverted cargo
This article originally appeared on Cargomatic.com. U.S. containerized imports are projected to have risen month over month from August to September but the outlook for the remainder of the year seems somewhat subdued, according to industry analysts. A close analysis of recent port throughput figures meanwhile suggests that the diversion of cargos from the U.S. […]
Transportation
Port of Virginia looks east of Suez to grow its market share
This article originally appeared on Cargomatic.com. Stephen Edwards, CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), is of the firm belief that new trade lanes are opening through the Suez Canal for his facility. Edwards’ remarks came in a conversation with Cargomatic Chief Spokesperson and SVP of Industry Relations Weston LaBar during the recent International Trade […]
Transportation
California ports ‘underappreciated and undervalued’ maritime leader says
This article originally appeared on Cargomatic.com. California’s ports are operating at something of a disadvantage when it comes to governance by political leaders, particularly regarding current environmental legislation. That’s the view of John McLaurin, outgoing president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, in an address presented before the Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach this morning. […]
Retail
Lower Price Points May Not Be Sustainable for Shein and Forever 21’s Partnership
Over the summer, fast fashion retail giants, Shein and Forever 21, announced a collaborative effort in a move to widen their customer bases. Shein will see its products sold out of the retail company’s hundreds of locations, and in turn Forever 21 gets hold of the online retail giant’s massive global reach and supply […]