June 14, 2018
Williams-Sonoma calls its ‘one inventory’ plan a strategic breakthrough
June 14, 2018
"[Williams-Sonoma has] done a lot over the years to reduce their inventory levels and back orders, and also by investing in new inventory planning software to help improve their inventory distribution," RapidRatings Senior Associate, Analytics Libby Thomas told Supply Chain Dive. MORE
May 25, 2018
Data sharing and analytics initiatives shine at financial risk conference
May 25, 2018
Strategies to quantify and mitigate risk were among the top topics of discussion at a meeting of more than 60 companies in Hoboken, New Jersey, which gathered this week for RapidRatings' first client conference. CEO James Gellert told Supply Chain Dive various panels sought to clarify how to tie supply MORE
May 8, 2018
From Watch to Know in 2018: How RapidRatings is Helping Procurement Filter the Risk Signals from the Noise
May 8, 2018
Each year, some companies on the Spend Matters 50 Providers to Know and 50 Providers to Watch lists push themselves beyond simply a standout performance. They earn the recognition that they are not only bringing innovation into procurement organizations but also leading the charge to change the way we MORE
May 3, 2018
Gibson owes suppliers, other creditors more than $11M
May 3, 2018
"Gibson’s bankruptcy is reflective of many of the same challenges other legacy brands face in today’s marketplace," Libby Thomas, Senior Associate for RapidRatings, said. "With e-commerce driving prices down, consumer habits constantly evolving, and technology changing the way people engage with MORE
May 2, 2018
Survey Roundup: Lack of Investment Exposes Critical Infrastructure
May 2, 2018
A survey of around 2,000 chief procurement officers at more than 300 organizations globally by consulting firm AT Kearney and financial analysis company RapidRatings found 78% said they expect their procurement teams to take a larger role in managing risk in the next two years. MORE