The retail supply chain is at a crossroads and is playing an increasingly critical role in either pushing organizations to the top of their games - or completely burying them. In With retail at a crossroads, supply chain value is key, Jennifer Overstreet of the National Retail Federation reported on the association's recent Global Supply Chain Summit, where Jim Tompkins, CEO of Tompkins International, outlined these seven key tipping points facing retailers over the next 18 months:
- Amazon. They can't be ignored, so you need to understand why they're winning.
- Online success. Your websit...