Perry Belcastro
Perry Belcastro has more than 25 years’ experience in logistics and is vice president, fulfillment operations for Saddle Creek Logistics Services, a nationwide omnichannel logistics provider. Belcastro leads Saddle Creek’s omnichannel fulfillment business, providing strategic direction and turnkey fulfillment solutions to manufacturers, retailers and ecommerce companies. Under Belcastro’s leadership, Saddle Creek’s fulfillment business has grown exponentially to become a critical component of the company’s portfolio of services. Prior to Saddle Creek he was vice president/general manager at TradeGlobal, an end-to-end international ecommerce fulfillment company. Belcastro has also has held leadership positions at DHL Express.
Many retailers and brands are in survival mode when it comes to ecommerce fulfillment, looking for ways to handle record online order volume and maintain brand integrity while navigating supply chain challenges, an ongoing labor shortage and rising costs. To survive and thrive in 2022, here are three core strategies that can help.
The past year has redefined how Americans shop. Ecommerce, BOPIS and curbside are table stakes, and free shipping is expected. What exactly does that mean for ecommerce fulfillment operations? Now more than ever, they must be strategic, sophisticated and responsive. Here are 10 key areas to pursue in 2021.
As ecommerce sales ramp up, especially heading into the holidays, merchants face growing pressure to deliver the perfect order. To meet customer expectations, you need to get the right product to the right customer at the right place and the right time. To do so, you need to establish meaningful key performance indicators (KPIs).
About 70% of U.S. adults use one or more social media sites, according to Pew research, with many making direct purchases there, and savvy merchants are tapping into this trend. But they must be at the top of their order fulfillment game to succeed. Here are some best practices top brands are using in social commerce fulfillment.
Order fulfillment is not a case of one-size-fits-all. The needs of your fulfillment operations can vary greatly depending on your business model – from omnichannel to subscription box services to direct selling. Here are key considerations for several popular business models.
There’s no denying the popularity of subscription box services. The challenge is to sustain momentum on an on-going basis. Want to ensure subscription box success? Here are a few pain points you will want to plan for.