In modern retail logistics, where distribution centers support omnichannel fulfillment strategies, the complexity of outbound pallet loads has surged. Mixed-SKU pallets—combining products that vary by ...

Hybrid commerce is gaining traction with small businesses as well as major retailers like Walmart. Shifting to hybrid selling can help businesses meet the varied demands of customers by offering both ...

In the pursuit of revenue growth all too many companies have embraced the adage "everything to everyone." For many companies, the end result is overwhelming complexity. This complexity impacts all ...

Less is more should be the motto for most major consumer packaged food and drink businesses in the current market climate in the US. And less should take the form of SKU rationalisation, which can ...

Product portfolio management and SKU optimization are two subjects that are often linked together. When it comes to implementation, many companies want to start with SKU optimization as a foundation ...

Based on my experience in SKU prioritization processes across sales, supply chain and category management functions, I’ve come to realize that consumer product companies need to shift from a narrow ...

SKU proliferation is a rampant disease that afflicts a huge number of consumer goods producers. Merchandisers claim the buyer is demanding endless variations on familiar products, whether they be ...

If Amazon materialized today out of thin air, few sane people would feel confident about being able to run it profitably. Globally, the company sells more than 3 billion products through 11 different ...