How big retail is transforming ground transportation: The good news and bad news for truckers is that Quick Response Stocking is testing their limits

摘要

Big Box retailers-the Wai-Marts, Targets, Best Buys and Home Depots-are changing the face of retail both in the stores and on the highways. Customers now take it for granted that they'll have a wide and rapidly evolving variety of products available at ever more competitive prices. In order to meet these expectations, (and remain in business) those hyper-retailers depend on a finely tuned supply chain. This is putting more and more pressure on every aspect of the entire value chain, from product sourcing straight through to delivery.