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Toothpaste courtesy of robots?! Colgate-Palmolive’s digital supply chain
CPG companies strive to make supply chains more tech enabled to increase efficiency, improve profits, and better cater to the customer. Colgate-Palmolive is doing it well.
Overcoming Material Risks: NRG’s Response to Climate Change
NRG operates one of the United States of America’s largest and most diverse power generation portfolios. However, they currently face a common challenge in their industry: the majority (~90%) of their power is generated from hydrocarbons. [1]
A Perfect Storm: When Hurricanes Hit the Medicine Supply
On Sept. 20th, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, disrupting a major pharmaceutical manufacturing base. If the FDA is to prevent future medicine shortages in the face of climate change, it must heed the warning.
From Taobao.com to Hema Supermarket, Alibaba’s Digitalized Food Supply Chain
This essay talks about how digitalization affects Alibaba's supply chain design and introduces the challenges and opportunities of its new Hema Supermarket.
Is Amazon Prime Driving Unrealistic Customer Expectations?
Speed and low prices are driving recent eccomerce retail strategies – but is Amazon setting them up for failure in the future with their Amazon Prime program?
Starbucks: the future isn’t brew-tiful
Coffee is under attack. Can Starbucks save the day?
What Walmart Wants for Christmas: A Digital Supply Chain Makeover
Walmart will need to consider creative digitalization solutions to improve its supply chain and maintain its dominance in retail over its competitors.
Blockchain Technology: Walmart’s Holy Grail of Food Supply Chain Management?
Walmart bets big on blockchain to improve its food supply chain management.
Digitalization: Enabling A Home (Depot) Run in eCommerce Fulfillment
How supply chain enhancements enable The Home Depot to better serve its online customers.