There is a seismic shift occurring and brand manufacturers are at the epicenter of the disruption. Brand manufacturers are moving into direct to consumer channels, engaging customers directly while continuing to increase their presence with traditional retailers. As this transformation evolves, the

UPS report finds generational buying preferences are changing the traditional industrial model. As the demographics of industrial buyers shift, businesses must adapt to accommodate evolving customer demands and preferences by offering faster, more customer-focused services. The fourth UPS &nbs

Last month IHL Group released a research study on the Retail Order Management software market. Infor Retail was included in the study as were several competitors. It’s certainly a great resource for any retailer considering a purchase in this space. There were a few interesting take-aways that

Anyone who has ever rented a moving van for a day knows how hard it is to move furniture safely and efficiently. Loading a table and chairs into the back of a truck without getting them scuffed up is difficult enough—imagine trying to do the same thing on an industrial scale. But, for many in

In his seminal work of economic theory, “The Wealth of Nations,” Adam Smith famously uses a pin factory as his example to illustrate a number of basic concepts in what was then modern capitalism. Today, the production of something as simple as a pin can essentially be a global affair. In