What You Need to Know When Changing 3PL Providers

| Jeff Jones

The decision to change your third-party logistics provider should not be taken lightly, but sometimes it can be the most effective way to move your business forward. Thinking about making a change? The following guidelines may be helpful in considering why, when and how to switch your 3PL provider.

MCM Week in Review 10/19/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 10/19/2018 Wayfair Launches New Membership Program Wayfair, looking very Amazon-ish, has launched a new paid membership … Continue Reading →

MCM O+F Advisor (10/17/18)

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 10/17/2018 How to Reduce Ecommerce Fulfillment Center Injuries With constant incoming product, replenishment, picking and shipping, the typical ecommerce fulfillment … Continue Reading →

A Checklist for Assessing Ecommerce Fulfillment Center Candidates

| Brian Barry

As ecommerce companies expand we often see managers prematurely jump at the first building they see and talk about costs. But the most productive process involves outlining your requirements first then creating a checklist to see how various facilities stack up. This helps you ensure your new facility ticks all the boxes.

MCM Week in Review 10/12/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 10/12/2018 DSW, Authentic Brands Jointly Pay $375M for Camuto Group Assets DSW and Authentic Brands Group … Continue Reading →

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

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 10/10/2018 A Checklist for Assessing Ecommerce Fulfillment Center Candidates As ecommerce companies expand we often see managers prematurely jump at … Continue Reading →

Amazon Raises Minimum Wage to $15 Following Criticism

| Mike O'Brien

Less than a week after a PR backlash over reporting on warehouse worker raises ahead of peak season in the range of 35 cents to 50 cents, Amazon put out the fire by announcing an across-the-board $15 per hour minimum wage for its fulfillment center associates, starting Nov. 1.

9 Considerations to Get Ready for a WMS Implementation

| Brian Barry

As we consult with ecommerce and multichannel businesses on implementing a new WMS, we see several reasons why they often take longer, exceed budget and cause management headaches. These 9 considerations need to be part of your WMS project planning and a readiness assessment prior to system go live.