How to Avoid Under-Sizing Your New Distribution Center
Opening up a new distribution center is no easy task. Here are 9 key factors to consider when planning a new DC that will help you ensure the best outcome.
Fulfillment
The Limited Introduces Reserve Online, Ready In-Store
The Limited is has launched Reserve Online, Ready In-Store to allow customers to shop TheLimited.com and place preferred items on hold for purchase and pick-up at their local store.
Walmart Undercuts Amazon on Price for Subscription Shipping Program
Walmart will test a $50 per year subscription ecommerce shipping service this summer, compared to Amazon Prime’s $99, that gets order to door in three days.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, May 14, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, May 4, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
Special Deliveries and Happy Holidays Key to Customer Happiness
If there is anything we learned at all from 2014, it’s that merchants need to be different from their competitors in all facets of the business, especially the shipping and delivery portion of their business.
Ecommerce Will Drive African Logistics Growth in 2015
2015 will be a year of growth for the logistics industry on the African continent, largely driven by increased consumer demand and the rapidly developing ecommerce industry. Here’s what you need to know.
Automation and Technology Best Practices Revealed at Operations Summit 2015
At Operations Summit 2015, learn how major brands apply automation and technology to their fulfillment operations, leading to process and efficiency gains.
Ace Hardware Expands In-Store Pickup Nationwide
In yet another reflection of growing omnichannel demand, Ace Hardware announced the national expansion of its in-store pickup program, launched as a pilot in 2014.
Should You Look to Cloud Computing for Your DTC Operations?
When selecting a new OMS, WMS or POS system for your DTC operations, which makes most sense: Cloud-based or on-premises installed?