SUPPLY CHAIN DUALITY

Many firms--retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers--are now trying to deal with two supply chains. One is for their traditional business--be it, retail, manufacturing, or wholesale.  The other is for E-commerce Immediacy.

Their traditional supply chains deals with cases and pallets and with large shipments. Immediacy is often about eaches and small shipments.  It is faster, leaner, and agile.  

LTD has outlined the new supply chain/the Blue Ocean Supply Chain in various posts.  Please read them.