Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics

October 15, 2013

How 3D Printing Will Reinvent Commerce As We Know It

By Tim Parry

Michael Harvey's opening session Oct. 9 at Fashion Digital NY was an eye-opener. Harvey, the COO of CorraTech, warned attendees that 3D printing will change everything we're doing in the world of commerce.

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When a Package is Just a Cardboard Box

By Tim Parry

Your customer should be able to take one look at the box on his front step and say, "Hooray, my order from (X Merchant) is here" without having to squint at the shipping label to determine the sender. Here's why a branded box can make all the difference.

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Free Shipping: An Ecommerce Headache or Opportunity?

By Tim Parry

Ecommerce companies that invest in shipping extras, such as speedy delivery times, vast fulfillment networks and free shipping are seeing surprising returns through customer loyalty, referrals and positive reviews. So what’s holding the rest back?

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Integrated Distribution Services Expands Into New Facility

By MCM Staff

Integrated Distribution Services' need for additional warehouse space is attributed to its continued growth in order fulfillment for the ecommerce, retail and direct selling markets. The new facility will provide IDS with 100,000+ square feet of warehouse space, in addition to its current 350,000+ square foot facility.

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Overstock.com Opens Warehouse in Pennsylvania

By MCM Staff

Overstock.com's new operation will allow a faster fulfillment of orders by taking advantage of a state-of-the-art warehouse while providing room for growth. Shipping products from the Jonestown facility will provide orders to customers from Maine to Florida within two days of order shipment.

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