In 2020, we launched SupplierWiki as a practical, retailer-specific knowledge hub for suppliers. And for more than six years, suppliers have used SupplierWiki resources to better understand complex retailer requirements, avoid costly mistakes, and work more successfully with specific retailers.
But what began as a reference site for suppliers has now evolved into The Supply Chain Source. Backed by the same experts that made SupplierWiki a go-to resource for suppliers, The Source offers a broader platform for professionals from every part of the industry to find answers, connect with peers and experts, and build a better supply chain.
In this article, you will learn about how The Source helps supply chain professionals face complexity with confidence by providing:
Resources for every member of the supply chain ecosystem
A Q&A community space where you can connect with your peers
Instant answers to compliance and routing questions
Wider Resources
The supply chain involves more than just suppliers, and The Source reflects this reality. The Source is now a hub for anyone who works in the supply chain to find answers, connect with peers, and stay current on what's new and noteworthy.
Within The Source, you’ll find more than 2,800 resources designed for every member of the trading ecosystem, including:
Manufacturers
Suppliers
Retailers
Distributors
3PLs
Start searching our library of articles, webinars, research, and more here.
Instant Answers
Finding answers to supply chain questions typically requires taking a fine-tooth comb to multiple resources and perhaps even sending an email or two, consuming time you often don’t have.
The AI Retail Assistant provides a fast track to the information you need. Built into The Source, it pulls directly from official industry rules, guides, and documentation to provide:
Instant answers to compliance and routing questions
Information that is far more reliable and relevant than what generic AI tools can provide
A faster path from question to action, whether you’re onboarding with a new retailer or facing a mid-workflow compliance challenge
Unsure of the difference between a chargeback and a deduction? Curious about Walmart’s compliance program? Need the steps to get your product into a retailer? Find answers to these questions and more here.
Supportive Community
Documents and articles are great at telling you what a rule is, but what's in the compliance manual doesn't always match what happens in reality.
Expert Exchange bridges this knowledge gap by giving supply chain professionals a Q&A community space within The Source to:
Ask questions about a specific retailer, document type, and/or situation
Learn from other supply chain professionals who have already encountered the same situation and figured out what works
Contribute expertise, build visibility, and shape how the industry navigates evolving compliance and logistics challenges
Join our community of 60,000+ members and start getting the support you need to navigate an ever-changing retail and supply chain landscape.
Start Exploring The Source
From comprehensive content, to expert-backed answers at the speed of AI, to peer-to-peer information exchange, The Source offers a complete research-to-answer path for supply chain professionals.
Visit The Source to start building a better supply chain.