Brian Barry
Brian Barry, president of F. Curtis Barry & Co., has 24 years’ experience consulting with clients on multichannel operations and systems projects. He started his career working on IT projects include developing client strategies for selection and implementation of ERP, OMS and WMS. Brian has worked with hundreds of clients on warehousing and supply chain operations. He helps them develop multi-DC strategies, including network planning and site location; apply automation and technology; reconfigure existing centers to increase capacity; process improvement; and customer service excellence. He also works with a network of 3PLs and service providers to help craft client solutions that deliver results within budget constraints.
Many merchant operations are not ready for a fully automated slotting system, especially the capital investment and continuing maintenance required. However almost every ecommerce warehouse can benefit from applying some basic slotting methodology. Here are some tips on creating a slotting analysis.
Today’s robotic applications are all based on existing applications and technology, not uncharted research, and each generation of technology gets cheaper. Here are five important considerations when looking at an investment in warehouse robotics.
The 3PL option is not for everyone, but a growing number of ecommerce companies have found it to be efficient, while delivering quality customer service. Here are 8 factors to consider as you evaluate whether the 3PL route makes sense for your organization.
The biggest challenge in relocating an ecommerce fulfillment center is the business disruption. How will you transfer your inventory without having to shut down for days or even weeks? These 10 best practice steps will help you bring the new facility online quicker.
When a large IT or omnichannel system is proposed, management always has two immediate questions: How much will it cost, and how soon can we get a return on investment? This article breaks down the various elements to consider in your ROI analysis.
Moving from third-party fulfillment to opening an in-house ecommerce fulfillment center is a massive endeavor. This case study of how one DTC company got it done will provide useful examples as you evaluate the planning and startup challenges for your own new facility.
For many merchants, the cost of shipping now exceeds the sum of all other fulfillment costs rolled together. Many shipping software systems offer rate shopping, analysis of shipping data and other features. Here are 20 factors to consider as you select the system that can help reduce that balooning freight bill.
Many conferences offer a few operations sessions to attract a broader audience. However, the Ecommerce Operations Summit (April 3-5, Columbus, OH) is the only one focused exclusively on optimizing direct-to-customer and omnichannel operations and fulfillment. Here are 6 benefits to attending this year.
It’s not uncommon for new fulfillment software systems to face a number of issues that can affect productivity and user readiness, among other things. To be proactive in dealing with go-live problems, build a post-implementation audit into your project management process and schedule.
A perfect storm is forming that may batter your 2018 fulfillment strategy: The major federal tax overhaul, longer lead times for capital projects and the scarcity of warehouse space. To help you survive and thrive, here are 5 recommendations that will help you meet these challenges and turn them into opportunities.