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.
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Ace Hardware Expands In-Store Pickup Nationwide
In yet another reflection of growing omnichannel demand, Ace Hardware announced the national expansion of its in-store pickup program, launched as a pilot in 2014.
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 Expands Prime Now to Dallas
Days after going into Baltimore and Miami, Amazon Prime Now one-hour delivery is available in Dallas; Amazon also faulted the FAA on slow drone approval.
Set Goals – Report Results – Improve Productivity
Openly sharing KPIs and results with employees will improve productivity and boost performance across your direct-to-consumer operations.
FAA Grants Conditional Certificate for Amazon Drones
Amazon drones have moved one step closer to commercial reality via an FAA approval of an experimental airworthiness certificate.
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.
Talking Distribution Center Automation Trends with Cabela’s
Kevin Thompson of Cabela’s talks with Multichannel Merchant about the latest and greatest in distribution center automation technology and processes.
Best Practices for Holiday Peak Season Planning
Kim Silva of Fairytale Brownies, talks to Multichannel Merchant Senior Editor Mike O’Brien about her approach to holiday peak season planning.
A Fulfillment By Amazon Consideration Checklist
If you’re thinking about utilizing Fulfillment By Amazon, here are some key points to consider in your decision process.