Multichannel Merchant

Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics

week of 10/31/2018

Warehouse-as-a-Service Providers Address Ecommerce Fulfillment Niche

The growth in online sales, the scarcity of ecommerce fulfillment space and increasing customer demands have all merged to drive interest in a particular kind of offering: Warehouse-as-a-Service (WaaS). Find out what's behind the trend and what some startups and traditional 3PLs are doing to meet the need.…»

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10 Critical Steps to Take Before Signing a WMS Contract

At year end, software vendors will offer significant discounts to secure your business and book it in 2018. But don’t let last-minute discounts distract you from prudent due diligence in selecting the right WMS. Here are 10 critical decisions you need to complete before signing for that WMS discount.…»

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Study Finds U.S. Preference for Free Shipping Dropping Slightly

While most U.S. consumers still favor free shipping over fast shipping, the figure has dropped from last year, according to a new study from Pitney Bowes, driven by millennials’ greater willingness to pay for expedited delivery.…»

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UPS Outlines Peak Season Readiness, Price Increases

UPS has put in place tools and processes to handle an expected peak season volume of 800,000 packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas, up from 750,000 last year, announcing price increases in the form of over-max and special handling charges to offset the investments.…»

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Congress Should Address USPS Fixes Now, Advocate Says

The upcoming lame duck session of Congress after the elections is the perfect time for lawmakers to consider legislation that would address the choking debt faced by the U.S. Postal Service caused by prefunding of retiree health benefits, said the head of a USPS advocacy group.…»

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