Counterfeit Prevention in the Supply Chain
Since ecommerce has evolved into a primary distribution channel, retailers are faced with the challenge of how to prevent counterfeit products from flooding the digital marketplace. There are many examples of brands that have been victims of counterfeiting, and this is especially true for luxury brands that are sold online, and their customers are well […]
Supply Chain Quality Assurance
The safety of the consumer is always important for any business, and when it comes to supply chain processes for industries such as healthcare, technology, and retail, which have become increasingly regulated, it’s become even more of a priority. That’s why any good supply chain partner understands that in today’s marketplace their clients require additional […]
Moving into the Canadian Ecommerce Market – Why Now?
US and European retailers have been watching the ecommerce market in Canada for years, waiting for the right time to enter. With thousands of boots on the ground throughout Canada, SCI is entrenched in the retail space, so if you’ve been waiting, we can confirm that there is no better time than now to expand […]
SCI’s Retail and eCommerce Fulfillment Centres
SCI’s distribution centres store and process a wide range of products from apparel to toys to cosmetics and everything in between. With decades of experience, SCI has developed solutions to help retailers support year over year growth, adapt to seasonal peaks, and set up Canadian coast to coast e-commerce and store distribution. Specifically tailored for […]
Building E-Commerce into your Organizational Structure
Where E-comm fits in an organization is a common question for many traditional retailers. Many have struggled in figuring out both the “WHO & WHERE” the e-commerce team should report to, as well as “HOW” the online team should be structured. Although the answers to these questions may vary depending on each retailer’s e-commerce strategy, […]
Omni-Channel Retail Trends – Impacts to Supply Chain Investment
In today’s quickly evolving omni-channel retail environment, and with more demanding consumer expectations, retailers face both challenges and unique opportunities. To stay competitive and flourish, it’s important to understand how the Canadian retail landscape is changing, and have the infrastructure to be able to react quickly when opportunities present themselves. There is a short window […]
Inventory Control – Retail, Healthcare & Technology
Inventory control is a process that is vitally important to the success of any supply chain, handling any type of material or product, from consumer & manufactured goods to healthcare equipment and supplies. Inventory control systems allow for important tasks such as product tracking or expiry management, by looking at many critical data points on […]
E-commerce Same-Day Delivery Strategies: Stay Competitive with 3PL Partnerships
As e-commerce businesses compete to provide the best experience to their online shoppers, consumers are continuously raising the bar as their expectations rise due to the ever-changing e-commerce landscape. Do your online customers get their purchases delivered to them the same day? What used to be an innovative way to impress online consumers, is quickly […]
Enhancing Retail Logistics: Seasonal Warehouse Flexing
Many retail companies require operational capacity that can handle various levels of inventory and production levels while at the same time, managing overall supply chain costs. Particularly for those who are limited in supply chain management skills, these unforeseen challenges and costs can easily erase any profit that could have been made during these same […]
Value Added Services – Partnering with the Right 3PL
In today’s competitive business environments, retailers, technology manufacturers and healthcare businesses are expecting more from their third-party logistics providers. To meet these new needs, 3PL providers like SCI provide value added services (VAS), to help their clients reduce costs through a variety of solutions, including the ability to customize orders, maintain product quality, and get […]
Retail Reverse Logistics Challenges
Reverse logistics refers to the supply chain process associated with either capturing value or proper disposal of any product when it’s being returned from their typical final destination, in the case of retail logistics, the consumer. Many retailers struggle with handling consumer returns due to the lack of clearly defined reverse logistics policies & processes […]
Whitepaper: E-commerce Returns – from Costly Complication to Competitive Advantage
Returns are a reality of e-commerce, and new Canada Post research tells us that the ease of making a return is a deciding factor in completing a purchase for one third of Canadian shoppers. Unfortunately for retailers, there is a great disconnect today between consumer expectations for returns and merchant strategies. The whitepaper published by […]
