O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Aug. 5, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
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Are You Holding Onto Your Fulfillment System Too Long?
Your OMS or ERP system may be right for your call center, merchandisers and web integration. But are the requirements the same as they were 10-15 years ago?
EU Probing FedEx’ Proposed Acquisition of TNT Express
The EU is investigating whether FedEx’ proposed acquisition of TNT Express would be an anti-competitive deal in the European parcel delivery market.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, July 27, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
Newgistics Hires Former Staples, Walmart Exec as CIO
Newgistics hired Gene Wojciechowski as chief information officer. He was formerly CIO of Walmart.com and also worked in IT management at Staples and UPS.
QVC to Open First West Coast Distribution Center
QVC will open a state-of-the-art distribution center in Ontario, California. When the new facility begins operation in the third quarter of 2016, it will serve as a West Coast distribution hub for QVC.
What IT Skillsets Do You Need for an OMS or ERP Install?
With a new ERP or OMS implementation, you need to assess user and IT skillsets. To help you navigate this difficult process, here are 5 key areas to assess.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, July 13, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
Supply Chain Capacity Issues Fueling Cost Increases, Report Finds
A new report found that delivery and warehouse capacity issues continue to impact supply chain costs, with retail being one of the hardest hit sectors.
Automation Making Ecommerce Order Fulfillment More Efficient
To meet increasingly demanding customer expectations, more retailers are automating ecommerce order fulfillment processes. Here’s how it’s being done.