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May 1, 2024
What is ANSI Standard?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) facilitates technology standards in the United States. While ANSI does not develop standards itself, it oversees the development process…
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EDI is Key to Complying with the New Food Traceability Rule
In September, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new proposed rule regarding food traceability. This rule, which would…
What Manufacturers Need to Know About Drop Shipping
One of the most conspicuous traits of today’s business landscape is that customer expectations seem to reach new heights with…
Ron’s Thoughts: 2020 Year in Home Furnishings
2020. What a year. In home furnishings, we came into 2020 with the vigor of a new era, a new…
Ron’s Thoughts: Managing the Customer Experience
In today’s world, what happens after “checkout” is just as important as the initial buying process. Supply chain disruptions and…
Why Supplier Collaboration is Essential to Business Growth
Waves of supply chain issues have driven home the importance of supplier collaboration. A healthy network is vital to achieving…
EDI Raises the Game in B2B Commerce
In today’s warp-speed world of B2B commerce, there’s simply no time for outdated, manual processes. Relying on “old-school” systems that…
7 Supply Chain Sustainability Practices Your Business Can Use Right Now
Here’s a not fun fact: Our world is hotter, more polluted and harbors more trash than ever before, and traditional…
Walmart+ Presents Opportunity for Brands Seeking New Growth
Walmart has been signaling their intent to launch a competitive offering to Amazon’s prime service; however the shock associated with…
Ron’s Thoughts: The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility
In today’s world, understanding where product is, where it’s coming from, and when it’s going to get where it needs…
Handling Supply Chain Disruptions
The idea of supply chain disruption isn’t new. Everything from worker strikes to weather to new taxes and tariffs can…
Unified Commerce: The Next Step in Supply Chain Evolution
This content was updated on December 18th, 2023 Today, around 275 million people shop online in the United States, and the number…
Ron’s Thoughts: News and Notes from Las Vegas Market
The Las Vegas Furniture Market, the largest in in the western US, is a world-class experience that just keeps getting…