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Retail and Ecommerce Distribution Center Roundup, 5/8/18

May 8, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon and Macy’s are all planning new facilities and there is spec building activity afoot in Jacksonville, FL and Winnebago County, IL, in our latest MCM fulfillment and distribution center roundup.

Consumer Activity, Humming Economy Driving Tight Ecommerce Warehouse Market

May 1, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

After a brief period of parity for industrial space in the U.S., demand once again outpaced new supply in the first quarter according to a report from commercial real estate firm CBRE, with consumer behavior leading to a tight ecommerce warehouse market.

Retail and Ecommerce Distribution Center Roundup, 4/24/18

April 24, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

Sears, American Girl, iHerb and FedEx are among the companies making changes to their distribution network in Multichannel Merchant’s latest distribution center roundup.

How to Improve Your Ecommerce Warehouse Slotting

April 2, 2018 | Brian Barry

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.

Making A Case for Warehouse Robotics

March 27, 2018 | Brian Barry

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.

Storage and Inventory Control Best Practices

March 26, 2018 | Kate Vitasek

Storage and inventory control processes include the activities related to holding material and the processes of counting and transacting the material as it moves through the warehouse. Discover ways to make your warehouse more efficient for your company.

Retail and Ecommerce Distribution Center Roundup, 3/20/18

March 20, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

Amazon, JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Toys R Us and Rent the Runway are among the companies active in recent distribution and fulfillment center activities. See who is expanding and where facilities are being planned.

How to Move Inventory in an Ecommerce Fulfillment Center Relocation

March 13, 2018 | Brian Barry

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.

How to Plan for Relocating an Ecommerce Fulfillment Center

March 6, 2018 | Curt Barry

Planning and executing the relocation of an ecommerce fulfillment center is a massive undertaking, and the budgeting of costs and ongoing expenses involves a rigorous process. From a merchant case study, learn what steps to take, key items to consider and how to cost out the project.

Retail and Ecommerce Distribution Center Roundup, 3/5/18

March 5, 2018 | Mike O'Brien

JC Penney, DSW, Amazon and Gilt are among those announcing distribution center and fulfillment center activity recently. See what is opening and closing in the domestic market for retail and ecommerce companies.

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