O+F Advisor Distribution and Fulfillment Center Roundup, April 27, 2015
A listing of some recently announced expansions, additions and closures in direct-to-consumer distribution and fulfillment centers.
Shipping
Retailers Seeking New Distribution Efficiencies
The potential for retail brands to reduce net landed cost of goods by optimizing shipping costs relates directly to the nature of the products they ship to retailers.
7 Business Advantages of Drop Shipping
Drop shipping is a buzzword thrown around loosely and often incorrectly. In this article, we shed light on common drop shipping challenges and possible drop ship solutions.
The West Coast Port Dispute: Lessons Learned for the Next Supply Chain Disruption
While it will take months for the return of normalcy after the West Coast port crisis, what about the next one? Partnering with a 3PL is one way to prepare.
FedEx Will Buy TNT Express for $4.8 Billion
FedEx Corporation and TNT Express N.V. have reached conditional agreement on recommended all-cash public offer of €8.00 per ordinary TNT Express share. The transaction represents an implied equity value for TNT Express of €4.4 billion, or $4.8 billion U.S.
USPS Delays Parcel Price Increase
The USPS has put on hold planned pricing increases in parcel services until all pricing requests across products were approved by the PRC.
4 Insider Tips Your Parcel Carrier Doesn’t Want You to Know
While many carrier tactics can be detrimental and costly for shippers, there are certain things shippers can do to offset the bottom-line effect.
O+F Advisor Distribution and Fulfillment Center Roundup, March 31, 2015
A listing of some recently announced expansions, additions and closures in direct-to-consumer distribution and fulfillment centers.
Amazon One-hour Delivery Expands to Baltimore and Miami
Amazon has expanded Prime Now one-hour delivery service to customers in select Baltimore and Miami zip codes.
Macys Beats on Earnings, Says Impacts of West Coast Port Issues are Ongoing
Macys’ inventory levels continue to be negatively impacted as a result of protracted labor issues that tied up shipments at 29 West Coast ports for months.