When Amazon.com first introduced its “Fulfillment by Amazon” (FBA) program in 2006, it was impossible to know whether the online retailer fully recognized the growth prospects of the market it was walking into. Ironically, Amazon’s owner, Jeff Bezos, has joked about the difficulties of packing and shipping orders from his home-office during Amazon’s early years.…
Patrick Cadic
While the supply chains of all industries come with their share of challenges, seasonal suppliers face a particularly unique set of obstacles. Today, there are many companies that experience a recognizable “busy season” where spikes in customer demand occur. These periods typically fall around a major holiday or event such as Christmas, where certain retailers…