Global CEOs of 3PLs Confident of Growth Prospects
An annual survey of 3PL CEOs found they are confident about the current state and future growth potential of their companies and the industry worldwide.
Operations & Fulfillment
AliExpress Selects Newgistics for U.S. Deliveries
Newgistics, a provider of end-to-end commerce solutions for top retailers and brands, announced that it will provide delivery services in the U.S. for products purchased through AliExpress.
Demand Rising for Holiday Peak Workers in Distribution Operations
Merchants are seeing a tight market for holiday peak workers in distribution and fulfillment centers, as competition and wages increase. See what staffing professionals and a top retailer have to say about the trend, and how to address it.
Is Amazon the Search Engine for Online Shopping?
Amazon’s dominance in the ecommerce market continues to grow rapidly over competitors, top search engines, and online retailers. See whether Amazon is the search engine for online shopping.
Office Depot Inc. Announces Major Redesign of Mobile App
Office Depot Inc. announces major redesign of mobile app with a focus on personalization and convenience for the customer. See what the retailer is doing to enhance the experience.
Inventory Systems, Availability Key to Serving Omnichannel Shoppers
Battling Amazon and customer expectations are major challenges, but supply chain and infrastructure are the real elephants in the room. How do you fix it?
Cross-Border Commerce: Managing Inventory and Fulfillment
Across the world, a few retail brands have built empires out of successfully leveraging both local and cross-border commerce transactions.
7 Things Ecommerce Sites Must Do to Maintain a Good Reputation
While good online reputation management is important for all businesses, it is particularly critical for ecommerce business owners: their online reputation is indistinguishable from their brand.
Week in Review: Staples Won’t Open Doors on Thanksgiving Day
And the first Christmas shoe of the 2015 holiday season has dropped… Staples has announced will not be open on Thanksgiving Day. I mean, really, a retail store not open on … Continue Reading →
Amazon Flex Pushes Into Uber, Postmates Territory
Amazon Flex pushes into Uber territory by tapping independent contractors to fulfill one- and two-hour orders for Prime members in 11 metro areas.