Order Management

Why the Time is Right to Consider a DOM System

| Michael Anderson

Omnichannel commerce is now a basic competitive requirement. But enabling customers to buy from anywhere, pick up from anywhere and return to anywhere is an operational challenge. Are traditional OMS systems up to it? Learn how a Distributed Order Management or DOM system is purpose-built for today’s commerce.

How Tractor Supply Executed Its Omnichannel Strategy

| Daniela Forte

The goal for Tractor Supply has been to meet the needs of its customers at every touchpoint in an effort to evolve and support their lifestyle. Find out how the 1,700-store company has managed to marry its in-store and digital operations, creating a winning omnichannel experience where physical and digital complement one another.

6 Steps Toward Making Inventory Management More Strategic

| Brian Barry

Retailers and ecommerce companies have spent considerable sums on inventory management, filling customer orders from multiple shipping points. Your company can benefit by adopting a strategic approach to optimizing inventory that will help maximize sales and profits and improve customer service.

A 6-Step Process for Improved Inventory Management

| Brian Barry

In omnichannel and ecommerce companies, inventory management, including tracking and reserving inventory for orders, is crucial for maximizing sales and improving customer satisfaction. Here is a 5-step process for assessing your inventory systems and developing an action plan for improvement.

Abercrombie & Fitch on Omnichannel Order Sourcing Best Practices

| Mike O'Brien

In an omnichannel world where fulfillment has become an increasingly complex proposition, order sourcing is a critical success factor for any merchant organization. Alex Volakis, senior omnichannel strategy analyst with Abercrombie & Fitch, provides key insights into the tools, processes and practices that help the company optimize its sourcing strategy in the latest MCM CommerceChat podcast.

How to Collaborate with Suppliers for Better Demand Planning

| Rod Daugherty

To compete and succeed today, think of supply chain planning as significantly more than replenishment. One critical area is collaborative demand planning with your supplier partners. Here are some steps you can take to create and sustain a collaborative process that is mutually beneficial.

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Outsourcing and OMS: When Does It Make Sense?

| Steve Congro

Whether they’re shopping from a smartphone, PC, an in-store kiosk or a catalog, today’s consumers expect a seamless experience across channels and devices. The delivery of that optimal omnichannel customer experience requires a robust order management system (OMS). Here are four questions to think about when deciding whether outsourcing your order management system makes sense for your business.

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