Critical systems functionality and efficient fulfillment are at the heart of a multichannel strategy, and merchants must meet compliance standards of marketplaces and big-box stores. Many 3PLs can bring this functionality and cost effectiveness to ecommerce sellers, manufacturers and brands. Here’s how to make it work for you.
Bringg, a logistics software provider in the retail, grocery, restaurant, pharmacy and 3PL categories, has raised $25 million in a Series C funding round to increase its market reach, invest in its team and step up its R&D efforts. See what the company has been up to and how it is disrupting the same-day delivery logistics sector.
PFSweb is testing a new solution for fulfilling ecommerce orders from local malls, hoping that in the near future multiple orders from different retailers can be delivered to the same customer. The initial deployment will be in February at a mall owned by partner Simon Properties in Fort Worth, TX.
Many companies implement ERP, order management and warehouse management systems without programming major modifications. However, there are certain circumstances where modifications will give you higher usage, increasing sales and savings.
Omnichannel commerce is now a basic competitive requirement. But enabling customers to buy from anywhere, pick up from anywhere and return to anywhere is an operational challenge. Are traditional OMS systems up to it? Learn how a Distributed Order Management or DOM system is purpose-built for today’s commerce.
As Amazon gets stronger and competition rises, you need to continually find ways to reduce expenses and improve the customer experience. Drawn from hundreds of operations blogs we have written for Multichannel Merchant, here are 13 ways to make your fulfillment operations more efficient and improve performance.
Vendor demos are at the heart of selecting the right warehouse management system (WMS) for your business. Being well prepared in advance makes all the difference in selecting the right WMS. Attention to detail upfront will save time for your users and the vendors. These 11 steps will help ensure a smooth demo process.
In an omnichannel world where fulfillment has become an increasingly complex proposition, order sourcing is a critical success factor for any merchant organization. Alex Volakis, senior omnichannel strategy analyst with Abercrombie & Fitch, provides key insights into the tools, processes and practices that help the company optimize its sourcing strategy in the latest MCM CommerceChat podcast.
Whether they’re shopping from a smartphone, PC, an in-store kiosk or a catalog, today’s consumers expect a seamless experience across channels and devices. The delivery of that optimal omnichannel customer experience requires a robust order management system (OMS). Here are four questions to think about when deciding whether outsourcing your order management system makes sense for your business.
Studies show that more than 50% of all ERP and OMS systems are not installed on time and within budget. A significant number of companies spend 8 to 12 months after go live adapting to the new system. What are some of the mistakes that lead to poor ERP or OMS implementations? Here are 9 mistakes to avoid in order to increase your chances of success.