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.
Fulfillment
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?
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.
Do You Have the Chops to be a Top 3PL? Tell Us Why!
We’re looking for a few good 3PLs! Tell us why you excel at third-party logistics, and we’ll add you to Multichannel Merchant’s Top 3PLs 2016 list.
Curbside Expands to New York, Tries Out New Light-Up Stations
Pickup app Curbside has expanded to New York and Los Angeles, and is testing an updated pickup location with color-coded lights to signal shoppers.
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. Opens State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center
The fulfillment center, which began transitioning fulfillment operations in June, was designed with the customer in mind and supports The Bon-Ton Stores’ expanding ecommerce business and aggressive omnichannel growth.
The Internet of (Postal) Things Is Coming
Based on the Internet of Things, the U.S. Postal Service envisions a network of sensor-based connected devices to enhance services and drive efficiencies.
French Supply Chain Giant Geodis to Buy OHL
Continuing a recent trend in logistics consolidation, France’s supply chain giant Geodis plans to acquire U.S.-based 3PL OHL for an estimated $800 million.
Startup Wonolo Gives Ecommerce Firms On-Demand Staffing
Startup Wonolo, an app that matches workers with available temp positions, has based much of its growth on ecommerce firms needing fulfillment staff.
NASA Helps Google Skirt Drone Testing Rules
Google has been quietly conducting drone testing for the past year through a deal with NASA, effectively skirting FAA rules that Amazon has been abiding by.