Current Supply Chain Challenges In The Retail Indu

Current supply chain challenges in the retail industryLiterature reviewNameTutor’s Name06/09/2014Table of Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Introduction PAGEREF _Toc429316583 \h 1Literature review PAGEREF _Toc429316584 \h 1Supply chain optimization PAGEREF _Toc429316585 \h 1Supplier reliability PAGEREF _Toc429316586 \h 2Talent management PAGEREF _Toc429316587 \h 3Information technology PAGEREF _Toc429316588 \h 3Omni-channel supply chain PAGEREF _Toc429316589 \h 4Infrastructure and transportation PAGEREF _Toc429316590 \h 6Compliance to quality PAGEREF _Toc429316591 \h 7Supply chain risk PAGEREF _Toc429316592 \h 8Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc429316593 \h 9Further research PAGEREF _Toc429316594 \h 9References PAGEREF _Toc429316595 \h 10IntroductionThe retail supply chain landscape is fast changing, the landscape is being transformed by customer demands for a consistent research, shopping and purchasing experience. Customers demand a seamless fulfillment channel that allows them access to information and options. The fastest growing retail channel is the direct to customer channel although customers are increasingly making use of multiple ordering options. Mobile and online ordering methods are becoming more critical than in-store ordering. This fast changing environment calls on organizations to take a