Bargain days have stretched far beyond the traditional Christmas holiday. Now we see sales cropping up for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Independence Day, Valentine's Day, and even Christmas in July. So what exactly are the effects of this additional strain on the supply chain? Think about the sheer number of deliveries, the amount of preparation required to make those deliveries happen, and the extent of stock management needed for these sale days to run smoothly. Needless to say, it's putting quite the heavy strain on the supply chains of many retail companies. Consumer demands are changing, which means Retailers' needs are evolving, and so too are their supply chains.
