MCM O+F Advisor (11/6/18)

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 11/7/2018 FedEx Announces 2019 Parcel Rate Hikes, Holiday Peak Charges FedEx has announced its general rate increases for 2019, bumping … Continue Reading →

MCM Week in Review 11/2/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 11/2/2018 Warehouse-as-a-Service Providers Address Ecommerce Fulfillment Niche The growth in online sales, the scarcity of ecommerce … Continue Reading →

10 Critical Steps to Take Before Signing a WMS Contract

| Brian Barry

At year end, software vendors will offer significant discounts to secure your business and book it in 2018. But don’t let last-minute discounts distract you from prudent due diligence in selecting the right WMS. Here are 10 critical decisions you need to complete before signing for that WMS discount.

Warehouse-as-a-Service Providers Address Ecommerce Fulfillment Niche

| Mike O'Brien

The growth in online sales, the scarcity of ecommerce fulfillment space and increasing customer demands have all merged to drive interest in a particular kind of offering: Warehouse-as-a-Service (WaaS). Find out what’s behind the trend and what some startups and traditional 3PLs are doing to meet the need.

MCM O+F Advisor (10/31/18)

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 10/31/2018 Warehouse-as-a-Service Providers Address Ecommerce Fulfillment Niche The growth in online sales, the scarcity of ecommerce fulfillment space and increasing … Continue Reading →

5 Considerations for Evaluating Your Ecommerce Cyber Crime Risk

| Brian Barry

The risk of cyber crime is difficult to understand and deal with because of advanced technology and the changing risk landscape. IT professionals need management support and budget to address the risk, and management needs to understand it better. Here are 5 considerations in crafting a strong cyber strategy.

MCM Week in Review 10/26/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 10/26/2018 UPU Fast-Tracking Rate Review After Trump Pullout Threat The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a hitherto … Continue Reading →

MCM O+F Advisor (10/24/18)

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 10/24/2018 Over 60% of U.S. Retailers Would Consider Banning Serial Returners Sixty-one percent of U.S. retailers said they would consider … Continue Reading →

Amazon Research Project Reportedly Testing Robotic Picking Arms

| Mike O'Brien

Amazon is reportedly experimenting with robotic arms that can visually identify items on a conveyor, pick them up using a compressed air vacuum gripper and place them on a table or shelf. At the same time the company says publicly the state of the art isn’t there yet to handle the wide variety of products it stores and sells.

How to Reduce Ecommerce Fulfillment Center Injuries

| Brian Barry

With constant incoming product, replenishment, picking and shipping, the typical ecommerce fulfillment center is a beehive of activity. Add seasonal employees and the injury potential goes up dramatically. Here are some of the more common causes of injuries, some information from OSHA and insights and recommendations.