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The article focuses on the 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Supply Chain Services report which states that a growing number of U.S. enterprises are embracing digital supply chain services to meet a widening range of needs, with a focus on optimizing processes, enhancing supply chain resilience, and incorporating functions like product and material returns. It further states that the shift is driven by a desire to leverage digital technologies to gain a competitive edge.

The article reports that logistics firm Delhivery is planning to expand its infrastructure in Bhiwandi and Bengaluru, India, to enhance its processing capacity to cater to demand from the southern and western regions of the country.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by logistics companies that cater to electronic commerce (ecommerce) companies in India which impede their growth, such as the e-way bill and traffic in major Indian cities.

The article features investment banker Luke Holden, owner of Luke's Lobster restaurants and Cape Seafood processing plant, and discusses his vertical integration strategy to control the supply chain from Maine to sale overseas. Topics discussed include his ownership stake in a Maine fishermen co-operative allows tracking of where and how the lobsters are caught, and control of lobster quality, freshness and pricing, and quality maintained with ownership of one or more levels of supply chain.

The article discusses the role and importance of logistics operations in the electronic commerce (e-commerce) business and reports e-commerce companies' attempt to expand their logistics in order to deliver products in time.

The article reports on the completion of the deal of investment firm Rasmala in support of its subsidiary Rasmala Investment Bank to purchase two German logistics facilities which will be used for its distribution operations.

The article discusses efforts by the toy company Toys "R" Us Inc. to address logistical problems in developing its Internet sales presence. The article highlights the work of logistics expert Marie Robinson and chief executive Jerry Storch in planning for the company's growth in both in-store and Internet sales. The use of stores as online order-fulfillment centers, the impact of Hurricane Sandy on shipping for Toys "R" Us during the 2012 holiday season, and the potential public trading of company stock is discussed.

The article considers efforts by corporations to lower the amounts of time customer must wait at home for customer service representatives or product deliveries. Programs by companies including General Electric Co., United Parcel Service (UPS) and Verizon Communications to reduce the scheduled service call or delivery time period from the customary four hours to two hours are discussed.

The article reports on the revision of eKart Logistics, a logistics services of online retail firm Flipkart Online Services Pvt. Ltd. It mentions the creation of Flipkart on a separate brand for its logistics arm in April 2013 which offers in-house deliveries only. Sachin Bansal, cofounder and chief executive of FlipKart discusses the rebranding of their logistics services last year.

The article reports on the acquisition by Indian third-party logistics services company TVS Logistics of Wainwright Industries in the U.S. in 2013. TVS has now been able to equip itself with complete end-to-end production supply chain solutions, such as cross-docking and sub-assembly for manufacturers, with this acquisition.

The article focuses on the response of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) to the talent shortage in supply chain and logistics management.

The article looks at Hurricane Sandy, which struck the northeast coast of the U.S. in October 2012, focusing on how big-box retail stores such as Home Depot, Lowe's, and Wal-Mart prepared for the strong demand for home-repair and emergency-related goods the storm would cause.

The article offers ways on how to create an efficient financial supply chain for companies in the U.S. According to the author, when looking to build overseas facilities, U.S. companies should look for alternative financing options which will not restrain their domestic borrowing base or credit availability. Companies can leverage the ability to manage payables and receivables electronically. Finding a team who could help design the right financial supply chain is much needed.

Discusses the popularity of just-in-time (JIT) management strategy adopted by various firms. Reasons for same; Impact of JIT on inventories; Instances of JIT application in various companies.