JD.com Launches Warehouse and Logistics Initiative in Time for Singles’ Day
This initiative by JD.com will help process orders during Singles Day, and generates a spike in online shopping as people buy gifts for single friends.
Operations & Fulfillment
Online Retailers Often Disconnected from Consumer Desires
Online retailers are giving consumers delivery options they don’t want, while not offering the ones they do, according to a new survey.
Alibaba Joins Global Shipping Effort
Alibaba and China Shipping Group joined forces to establish a new logistic platform that enhances the efficiency of international trade and benefits both Chinese and Brazilian companies when it’s fully operational.
Amazon to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Workers
Amazon announced it plans to hire 80,000 seasonal employees at its 50 fulfillment centers and 15 sortation centers in the U.S. to handle peak demand.
O+F Distribution Center Roundup
A listing of some recently announced expansions and additions in distribution and fulfillment centers.
Amazon Launches Same-Day Pickup in UK
Expanding a service it has offered here overseas, Amazon has launched same-day parcel pickup in the UK through its delivery partner Connect Group.
Is Google a Threat to Amazon with New Membership Pricing?
Google Express has challenged Amazon’s membership pricing by offering the service for $95 a year, while Amazon offers its Prime membership service for $99 a year.
Report: U.S. Same-Day Delivery Sales to Reach $4B by 2018
Multichannel Merchant talks to BI Intelligence senior analyst Cooper Smith about why he estimates U.S. same-day delivery sales will pass $4 billion by 2018.
UPS Access Point, My Choice Programs Expanded
UPS Access Point pickup program is being expanded to all major U.S. metro areas by 2015. The company is also adding its My Choice program in 15 countries.
3 Kickstarter and Crowdfunding Order Fulfillment Tips
While fully funding a campaign on Kickstarter or Indiegogo is hard enough, that’s just half the battle, as post-campaign problems often occur with manufacturing and order fulfillment. So here are a few tips for the second half of that battle.