Dotcom Distribution CEO on Impact of DIM Weight Pricing
Hear Dotcom Distribution CEO Maria Haggerty as she discusses the impact of DIM weight pricing with Multichannel Merchant at IRCE 2015 in Chicago.
Operations & Fulfillment
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, June 8, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
Demanding Consumers Still in Driver’s Seat, UPS/comScore Study Finds
U.S. consumers are continuing to demand convenience, advanced mobile features, flexible shipping options and ease of product returns, according to the fourth annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study.
Internet Society Report Points to Rapid Internet Growth in Africa
The report highlights steady adoption of this transformative technology since the introduction of the Internet to Africa in 1991, reaching just over 20% continent-wide. But these aggregate indicators mask glaring disparities in Internet development levels from country to country.
Newegg Unveils Major Improvements to its Marketplace
Recent international expansion into key parts of Europe and Asia greatly expand Newegg’s global reach, and important updates to the company’s Shipped by Newegg program announced today further cement Newegg’s Marketplace leadership.
How to Avoid Under-Sizing Your New Distribution Center
Opening up a new distribution center is no easy task. Here are 9 key factors to consider when planning a new DC that will help you ensure the best outcome.
Amazon Ups Ante by Offering Free Same-Day Delivery
Not to be outdone by Walmart, Amazon announced it will make 1 million items available for free same-day shipping to Prime members in 14 metro markets.
HighJump Acquires Ecommerce Platform Nexternal
Supply chain management solutions provider HighJump acquired cloud-based ecommerce platform firm Nexternal; HighJump merged with competitor Acellos in 2014.
Merchants Adjusting to Change in DIM Weight Pricing
The decision by UPS and FedEx to expand DIM weight pricing in January 2015 to parcels under three cubic feet was one of biggest changes to hit retail shippers in years. Here’s how dimensional weight pricing has forced shippers to rethink their entire approach to packaging and shipping, as millions of items that had been billed based on weight alone are now subject to a calculation based on weight and package dimensions.
Michael Kors Breaking Ground on European Distribution Center
The construction of a new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Trade Port North in Venlo, Netherlands is an important and exciting step in the evolution of Michael Kors.