Supply chain digitization: From fabric manufacturing to downward dog
Lululemon, a Canadian athletic apparel retailer, has been focused on improving their supply chain with new technologies and data after inventory issues impacted margin in 2015.
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Don’t count your chickens before they hatch: The impact of US-China international trade relations on the Georgia chicken industry
Earlier this year, Yuxi city seized 19 tons of smuggled chicken feet[1], a popular dish or snack in China. China was the largest US export market for chicken and chicken parts in the late 2000’s and the demand has since […]
Will the New Electronic Tags Eliminate Food Waste in Japan?
In April 2017, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry declared a plan to introduce electronic tags to all products sold in major convenience stores in Japan by 2025. Will the electronic tags revolutionize supply chain management in the convenience store industry, and eliminate food waste in Japan?
Climate Change and H&M: Is Sustainability the Answer?
H&M has committed to operate a more environmentally sustainable fast fashion business, but as climate change looms over the complex supply chain of apparel production, are these efforts enough?
Changing the Sole of Adidas: Stepping into the Future with a Digital Supply Chain
Move over, Zara and H&M, there’s a new name in fast-fashion: Adidas. Through bold moves including 3D printed shoes produced in the US and the EU, as well as aggressive changes to its supply chain, Adidas is aiming to become […]
The future of meat at Tyson
Analysis of Tyson Foods’ efforts to mitigate the environmental impact of its meat supply chain
Additive Manufacturing: Adding up to a Disruption for UPS
Additive Manufacturing is disrupting the shipping industry’s supply chain by cannibalizing a large part of its storage and shipping business as companies begin to print their parts in-house. UPS is doing its best to respond but can it differentiate itself from its competitors and more importantly from its customers?
Trade wars for aircraft OEMs: Can Boeing keep cruising?
International trade has “democratized” the aircraft industry. Can major players sustain control over an increasingly global supply chain and survive the threat of international OEMs?
Zipline: drones that can save lives and revolutionize supply chains
Zipline designs, manufactures, and uses its drones to transform medicine delivery to the last mile. Its digitized supply chain is saving time and money while improving healthcare in Rwanda.
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An End to the Walmart Era?
Walmart is the biggest retailer with 10.6% US market share in 2016. With increase in digitalization, consumers are shifting their behavior to online ecommerce as they seek for convenience and low costs. Will Walmart be able to prove that they can dominate in the digital age?