Multichannel Merchant O+F Advisor Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics

week of 7/11/2018
FedEx Active in Blockchain Initiatives Tying in Supply Chain
With interest growing in the use of blockchain in the supply chain, FedEx has been very active in moving the technology forward. Dale Chrystie, FedEx Freight’s Vice President of Strategic Planning and Support, spoke with Multichannel Merchant about the company’s involvement with blockchain initiatives. …»
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9 Benefits to a Software as a Service WMS
Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud-based computing has made Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) affordable for many small- and medium-sized companies. Here are 9 benefits to installing SaaS vs. on-premise based applications, and 4 downside risks to watch out for.…»
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Amazon Charging Excess Inventory Fees to Address Storage Issues
In an effort to address overcapacity issues in its dozens of fulfillment centers, Amazon has instituted new charges that will penalize third-party sellers – who make up more than half of its sales – for having slow-moving inventory. See what these changes mean and what else Amazon is doing to deal with inventory overflow.…»
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Reactive to Proactive: Blockchain for Inventory Planning, Replenishment
Inventory planning, replenishment and forecasting become major challenges as companies try to deal with demand fluctuation, growing SKU counts and lead time variance from manufacturers. Now blockchain technology enables companies to shift from a reactive approach to a proactive one.…»
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Jet.com Will Use New Bronx FC for Same-Day Grocery Delivery in NYC
As the battle heats up for same-day grocery delivery in urban markets, Jet.com is opening a new fulfillment center this fall in the Bronx, NY to service New York City customers with not only food in a flash but other merchandise as well. See what other players are up to in the hyper-competitive market.…»
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