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Fulfilling Orders With Ulta's Retail Calendar
Learn about Ulta's unique calendar structure, how to ensure on time orders, Ulta's inbound delivery violation types, and timing best practices.
Target Vendor Portal: Glossary of Important Terms
A glossary-style list of Target’s most important supplier terms and acronyms.
What Is Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment (GMROI)?
GMROI is a vital calculation that assesses the efficiency and profitability of your largest asset, inventory.
What is an Omichannel Strategy, and Why Do I Need One?
Learn what omnichannel's definition is, and why having an omnichannel retail strategy is more important than ever for your company’s bottom line.
How To Prepare For Irregular Ordering
Learn how to prepare and plan for irregular ordering in the supply chain.
Required EDI Documents for Dick’s Sporting Goods Vendors
Learn about Dick’s Sporting Goods EDI rules, required documents, non-EDI risks, and why they’re key for vendor compliance and success.
On-Time and No Show Policies with McLane Company Inc.
Learn about McLane Company’s policies for late or missed deliveries, which lead to fines, helping ensure smooth, efficient supply chain operations.
How To Combat Supply Chain Theft: Prevention, Detection, and Recovery
Learn how to detect, prevent, and respond to supply chain theft (from cargo hijacking to cybercrime) to protect profits and keep goods secure.
True Value Supplier Performance Requirements
Dive into True Value’s supplier requirements, fees, and vendor scorecard to stay compliant (after the 2025 Do it Best acquisition).
Kohl’s Vendor Portal: Navigating Orders During Seasonal Events
Learn how Kohl’s suppliers can identify seasonal event orders, manage deductions, and prepare for holiday shipping and compliance challenges.
Grainger Fulfillment Guide: Best Practices for EDI
Grainger suppliers follow strict EDI rules for POs, shipping, and invoicing. Learn key requirements and tips to stay compliant when filling orders.
AI In Retail: How Artificial Intelligence is Reforming the Supply Chain
AI is reshaping retail and supply chains, boosting forecasting, inventory, pricing, logistics, and personalized customer experiences.
Free on Board (FOB) Shipping Explained
FOB shipping terms define when responsibility, risk, and costs transfer between seller and buyer, impacting logistics, payments, and shipments.
The Digital Need: Why 1D Barcodes Are Getting Replaced
Learn why 2D barcodes are replacing 1D barcodes, and how they boost supply chain efficiency, product traceability, and consumer transparency.
How Suppliers Can Level Up with 2D Barcodes and RFID Technology
Suppliers can boost efficiency, traceability, and compliance by adopting 2D barcodes and RFID technology.
Retailer Preparedness with 2D Barcodes and RFID Optimization
Explore how 2D barcodes and RFID drive retail efficiency, real-time tracking, and customer engagement ahead of GS1’s 2027 Sunrise mandate.
Supplier Guidelines for 2D Barcodes and RFID: From Preparation to Printing
Learn how to implement 2D barcodes and RFID, run pilot tests, and prepare your products for GS1’s 2027 retail scanning requirements.
Retailer Readiness Checklist for 2D Barcode Scanning Capabilities
A guide to rolling out 2D barcodes across retail, from planning and data setup to hardware upgrades, system readiness, and smooth in-store rollout.
Retailer RFID Implementation: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide for retailers new to RFID: including planning, hardware/software setup, pilot testing, data use, and staff training for success.
2D Barcodes & RFID: Terms, Roles, and Responsibilities
An overview of key 2D barcode and RFID terms, roles, and supplier/retailer responsibilities for implementing modern labeling and tracking systems.
