UPS this month announced an extraordinary increase in its net profit for the quarter ended June 30. FedEx recently announced similar results for its quarter that ended May 31. I did not hear resounding applause from shippers in recognition of their splendid results, however
What you must do to prepare for the change in seasonal demand: Review your inventory forecasting model; Prepare your warehouse for the change in products; Review your personnel requirements; Ramp up your personnel to accommodate increased inventory.
Most small- to medium-size warehouse operations tend to rely heavily on manual processes and labor. Automation could be saving them time and money
Why do customers keep coming back? Exceptional service is often listed as one of the top elements in the loyalty decision, but this may not always be the case. Many customers would prefer that you simply make it easy for them to shop and answer their own questions.
In the midst of surging fuel surcharges and carrier rate increases, many shippers would consider cost containment a strategic win. But simply containing shipping costs is not enough
The ecommerce giant has announced plans for 15 new fulfillment centers this year. The facilities will be located in Washington state, Indiana, South Carolina and Tennessee
Just when you think Amazon.com can
Logistics provider Purolator International has expanded its U.S./international territory with the opening of a new facility in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Social media blurs the lines between marketing and customer care. The people using social platforms to network with each other want a seamless experience when they connect with companies
Chris Groseclose recalls talking to a sales representative at a warehousing conference in 2006 about a new kind of environmentally friendly packing material that could save his company in fulfillment expenses