Supply Chain

If you’ve been paying close attention to the automotive market lately, specifically the electric vehicle market, you will have noticed that OEMs are beginning to invest in battery production as a critical component of their overall electric vehicle transition. Most notably, they are doing so within their own borders. This begs the question: Why would […]

Zach Zalowitz recently joined Perficient as a Principal within our Order Management (OM) practice, bringing more than 15 years of experience in omni-channel supply chain solutions and hands-on experience with a focus on retail apparel and consumer packaged goods. We sat down with him to discuss his experience and thoughts on all things OM. Can […]

For several years now, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, online sales have exploded worldwide. Today, anyone, anywhere, can buy anything. Online shopping has crushed the old rules of shopping and increased sales. The internet has revolutionized the act of searching for information. E–commerce sales boost the economy by increasing productivity, encouraging innovation, and driving better […]

Moving Towards Sustainability In a movement toward sustainability, most organizations are working toward becoming more energy efficient and less reliant on natural gas. There is a lot more work to be done in this area for many Fortune 100 companies. A leading utility company is staying on top of this trend and working tirelessly to […]

As sellers, we aim to meet the expectations of our customers, who now expect to know the delivery time before placing their orders. Regardless of whether you ship from one or multiple places, supply chain issues that affect inventory levels should not hinder you. Choosing the right solution from the many options available in the […]

In today’s world, an increasing number of shoppers are shifting their preferences from physical stores to online ones, such as mobile apps or websites. The growth of online shopping, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led retailers to explore new avenues like eBay, Amazon, Walmart, Farfetch, and other marketplaces to sell their products and reach […]

In today’s highly competitive retail landscape, providing exceptional customer experiences is paramount to success. Customers now demand seamless interactions across multiple channels, personalized services, and real-time access to product information. To address these evolving expectations, IBM has developed the Sterling Next Generation Store Engagement solution, a powerful platform that helps retailers transform their in-store experiences […]

As proposed by the World Economic Forum as well as Harvard University, a fourth Industrial Revolution, aka Industry 4.0, is starting.

Industry 4.0 enables companies, governments, and public sector agencies to use innovative digital technologies, smart automation, and advanced analytics to transform operating processes. This blending of technologies combines the physical and digital (“phygital”) worlds, enabling unique and positive industry improvements and impacts.

The path to Industry 4.0 is powered by pervasive connectivity, cloud computing, and enriched data. It requires high-performance, secure networks that can integrate with legacy environments to support critical processes with 24/7 availability, high speed, and very fast responsiveness. These networks have the capability to connect all systems and machines, people, and business processes and offer deep data insights that will enable agile, proactive operations. 

Control Tower Tale from the 1970s Many of Perficient’s Supply Chain consultants work long hours talking with executives about how their companies handle information, including procurement and information flow between their companies and suppliers. When a consultant needs the inspiration to continue putting in the hours, all they have to think of is the business […]

Srikanth Kiran, Perficient’s Director of Commerce + OM, was published in “Why OMS is Mission Critical in 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) – An OMS Conversation Starter,” a three-part Körber article written by Matt Boland, Director, OMS Partner Ecosystem at Körber. Srikanth shared his perspectives on how important cross-channel, real-time inventory visibility is for order orchestration […]

Captain/Trader Kirk is on the bridge making multiple trades in multiple asset classes with his Klingon counterparty. Spock is in the middle office, reviewing trades, and determining that they’re entirely logical, Captain. Meanwhile, with both normal and extended settlement, initial and variation margins flow in and out of the bank as if the cash was […]

Readers of a certain age will remember when Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, in Top Gun told Goose that it was time to“Buzz the Tower,” which meant the fighter pilots had to execute a low fly-by passing very close to the control tower at high speeds. The officer spilled his coffee over himself because of […]