Mike O'Brien
Mike O’Brien has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for … well, quite a while. At Multichannel Merchant he focuses on the world of direct-to-customer operations and fulfillment, editing MCM’s weekly O+F Advisor newsletter, and programs the annual Ecommerce Operations Summit conference. Previously Mike was a senior account executive for Marx Communications, a boutique public relations firm working with marketing and advertising technology companies. Other past work includes stints as a media relations consultant for a concert promoter, a marketing communications specialist for a pharma software firm, a research analyst covering corporate e-learning and a daily newspaper reporter on every beat imaginable – except sports.
An Amazon executive said the company at this point is just using its recent investments in logistics and transportation to handle internal capacity, including servicing sellers using its Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) program where it handles third-party orders. See what else he said about the company’s logistics focus, as well as the status of its drone delivery program.
With an ever-growing list of warehouse management system (WMS) providers, the wide array of choices can seem overwhelming. In this report you will learn which warehouse management system fits your needs the best, identifying and assessing the current state of your warehouse management system and much more.
Jim Tompkins, founder and CEO of Tompkins International, talks about the need to go beyond continuous improvement to total reinvention in order to address continual digital disruption. This will be the theme of Jim’s breakfast keynote address at Operations Summit 2017 on Tuesday, March 28 in Pittsburgh. Come gain insights from his experience working with major corporations on their supply chain strategy and execution.
What does it take to be a customer experience leader? Kelly Ritchi, SVP of Employee and Customer Services for Lands’ End, talks about the iconic brand’s philosophy and approach to customer service, what sets it apart and the business benefits it sees as a result. The company is a finalist in the leadership category for the Excellence in Customer Experience awards from Multichannel Merchant; winners will be announced during a luncheon on March 29 at Operations Summit 2017 in Pittsburgh.
A European Union court ruled that the European Commission wrongfully blocked UPS from acquiring Dutch carrier TNT Express in 2013, which paved the way for rival FedEx to pick up TNT in 2016
Fraud prevention provider Forter’s 2017 Fraud Attack Index, done in conjunction with the Merchant Risk Council (MRC), details the rate at which ecommerce fraud attacks increased in traditional retail verticals. The study found there was a 79% increase in ecommerce fraud for domestic holiday orders. See what else the study found.
What are the key components of creating an excellent shipping and delivery experience for your customers? Chris Kobus, vice president of ecommerce and marketing for Sunglass Hut, discusses with Multichannel Merchant how his brand is able to achieve this on a consistent basis. Sunglass Hut is a finalist for the 2017 Excellence in Customer Experience Awards; finalists and winners will be recognized at Operations Summit 2017, March 27-29 in Pittsburgh.
Target plans to invest $2 billion this year, and $7 billion over the next three years as it looks to boost its digital initiatives, support new brands and expand its smaller-store footprint, taking a page from the playbook of main competitor Walmart.
Despite some forecasts projecting a slowdown in ecommerce in China, a new report from Goldman Sachs sees the world’s largest online market continuing to boom over the next four years. The report pegged Chinese ecommerce sales at $750 billion in 2016 sales, coming from 460 million online shoppers, and projects a CAGR of 23% through 2020 – nearly triple the rate of offline sales. See what categories and companies are leading.
Pooja Agarwal, Vice President of Operations for Birchbox, talks to Multichannel Merchant Senior Content Manager Mike O’Brien about the company’s approach to packaging and how it achieves consistent excellence in this key area of the customer experience. The company is again a finalist in the category for the Excellence in Customer Experience Awards, with winners announced March 29 at Operations Summit 2017 in Pittsburgh.