How the Ecommerce Boom Has Affected Global Retail Logistics
The rapid growth in ecommerce has impacted global retail logistics, and merchants are challenged to keep up. See how this plays out across the globe.
Fulfillment
Hermes Debuts Smartful eEcommerce Solution
Smartful’s basic module includes warehousing, omnichannel fulfillment and returns management as well as standard integration with leading ecommerce and order management platforms.
6 Ways You Can Bring Innovation to Your Fulfillment Operations
At the start of a new year, how can you infuse innovative thinking throughout your fulfillment operations? Here are 6 ways to get the process jump started.
Premium Packaging Enhances the Customer Experience
In these days of fast shipping, customers expect their order to arrive on their front doorstep in a plain brown box with some bubble wrap and a receipt. But by creating a tremendous unboxing experience for the customer, some ecommerce merchants are creating a “wow” factor, which in turn leads to increased customer loyalty.
Jagged Peak Extends its Global Ecommerce Fulfillment Network in Asia-Pacific
Jagged Peak has announced the Asia-Pacific expansion of its FlexNet fulfillment network with Quantium Solutions in Minto, Australia. The new distribution center supports the growing demand from retail and manufacturing clients that require eCommerce fulfillment on an international scale.
6 Ways to Make Your Distribution Data Work for You
Distribution data and technology can help retailers improve customer service, supply chain and shipping processes. Here are 6 steps to help get you there.
UPS Bests FedEx in On-Time Performance during Christmas Week
Because of a policy shift and a willingness to turn away last-minute volume, UPS had a better Christmas week 2015 on-time performance record than FedEx.
Comparing Retailers in Holiday Order Cutoff Times
Here is a listing of holiday order cutoffs and Christmas fulfillment promises from 20 retailers. Santa, elves and all other North Pole personnel take note.
UberRUSH, Shopify Offer Free Same-Day Delivery until Christmas Eve
Luring last-minute shoppers and merchants, Shopify and UberRUSH are offering free same-day delivery until Dec. 24 in New York, Chicago and San Francisco.
The ABCs of Preventing Shipping Damage, Part II
Having products damaged in transit can’t be avoided entirely, but it can certainly be reduced. In the second and final installment, learn some valuable tips that will lessen the potential of shipping damage, improve customer satisfaction and limit unnecessary product returns.