The Home Depot’s (HD) supply chain management and inventory (VCR) turnover is one of the best in the industry. The company has spent considerable time and resources over the past several years ...

Here's a simplified supply chain diagram that will help explain what channel inventory is. The manufacturer sells its product wholesale (in large quantities) to the retailer.

Recent analysis shows that supply chain improvements and reduced shipping costs have resulted in more than 80% reduction in inflation in the U.S. economy.

SGTraDex is described as a "common data highway" to facilitate information exchange between proponents across the supply chain ecosystem, providing "trusted, secure, and inclusive" access.