AI automation in sales and operations

This is Why Walmart and Amazon Use Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

How does Walmart manage the inventory levels of all its products? It doesn't! They use VMI so suppliers assume full control of managing inventory.

How COVID Impacted The Role of The Sales Person

As B2B sales become more digitized and less reliant on in-person interaction, what does that mean for sales reps? What does the sales tech stack of...

How Do You Forecast Something That Takes Years to Grow?

Discover how the 2008 recession is still affecting Christmas tree prices today, and what everyone can learn from Christmas tree farmers.

Interview

Brian Folmer Shares Distribution Strategies for Success

Why do brands struggle to work with independent distributors? Brian Folmer from FirstLook VC gives us an insiders perspective.

Vertical Integration: The Secret Weapon Behind High-Growth Brands

What do you do when your co-packer adds production caps?

Black Friday Breaks Records—But What Happens Next?

New records seem to be set every Black Friday. This year online shoppers spent a record breaking $10.8B, but what happens once products get returned?

Mastering Supplier Inventory Management: Key Concepts and Insights

Supplier Inventory Management—sometimes referred to as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)—is a vital strategy for optimizing supply chain operations.

The Secret Behind Your Thanksgiving Turkey: Technology and the Supply Chain

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get that perfectly frozen bird from the farm to your table?

Understanding Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): What It Is and Why It Matters

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a supply chain strategy that enables companies to stay agile and sell more. Discover why you should embrace VMI.

How Oatly Went from Obscurity to IPO Stardom—and Fell Back Again

From a small Swedish brand to a $10 billion IPO and now nearly a penny stock, Oatly’s journey highlights the highs and lows of scaling a consumer...