O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Sept. 1, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers and fulfillment center.
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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.
HSN’s Distribution Center Consolidation Will Speed Up Delivery Times
HSN’s plan to consolidate its Roanoke, VA distribution center with its DC in Piney Flats, TN, will lead to faster delivery times for its customers, CEO Mindy Grossman said during the company’s second-quarter earnings call earlier this month.
Some Quick Distribution Center Fixes Before the Holiday Season
Even though fall is just about upon us, there is still a window of opportunity to make sure you’re distribution center is ready for this year’s holiday peak season. If you’re starting from scratch, or learning from last year’s lessons, here are a couple quick assessments and fixes to help get your distribution center facility, staff and operations prepped and ready for this year’s peak season.
Is Tribal Knowledge Impeding Your DC Operations?
Tribal knowledge within your DC operations can be a good thing – that is, until the walking repository isn’t around. Here are tips for avoiding the snares.
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.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Aug. 17, 2015
A listing of recently announced B2B and B2C distribution center and fulfillment center expansions, additions and closures.
Amazon to Open First Fulfillment Center in Illinois
Amazon has announced plans to open a nearly 500,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Joliet, Ill. The site, which will create 1,000 full-time jobs when it opens, is the company’s first in the state.
5 Steps to Lessen Higher Minimum Wage Impact in Your Distribution Center
In order to soften the blow from any upcoming federal minimum wage increase, here are 5 ways to increase productivity in your retail distribution center.