Forward integration empowers businesses to control distribution, streamline operations, and eliminate intermediaries. Learn ...

The key to higher supply chain visibility--and, with it, the cost and business benefits--may rest on the level of trust built between the human links along the chain. COMMENTARY--The concept of having ...

Mark Messina is the CEO of Addverb USA, a company that solves complex fulfillment challenges through robotics and automation solutions. Vertical integration is a business strategy where the business ...

Effective supply chains are all about alignment. The more closely suppliers are able to work with distributors, the easier it will be for both parties to eliminate costly inefficiencies, adjust to ...

In today’s increasingly complex and digitally driven supply chain, where competitive advantage can quickly evaporate and on-time practically means yesterday, smart integration is essential to stay ...

The relentless growth of e-commerce sales, now approaching pandemic levels, has reshaped the supply chain. The continuing focus on highly personalized sales strains the pipeline by increasing delivery ...

Tighter integration of information and physical flows in supply chains can save from 2.3% to 48% in system cost reductions. Successful industry examples prove that tighter integration of information ...