Study: 83% of Retail Execs Say Supply Chain Not Optimized
In a new study from PwC, commissioned by JDA Software, 83% of retail executives said their supply chains were not optimized for omnichannel.
Warehouse/Distribution Center
FedEx Q4 Net Income Up 141%, Revenue Gains 4%
FedEx reported revenue was up 4% and net income up 141% for the fourth quarter ended May 31.
Walmart to Open New Ecommerce Distribution Center in Indiana
Walmart will open a 1.2 million sf distribution center in Indiana by 2015 that will distribute goods to more than 160 million people in two days or less.
GoECart, Bongo International Partner on Global Ecommerce Offering
GoECart has partnered with Bongo International to make global ecommerce easier and quicker for GoECart customers.
GNC Executive: Work Closer with Carriers to Avoid Holiday Shipping Issues in 2014
A GNC executive told retailers at IRCE 2014 how they could avoid a repeat of holiday shipping delays in 2014.
Shoe Carnival to Roll out Ship-From-Store
Shoe Carnival said its transition from 3PL to ship-from-store is foundational in terms of its overall omnichannel strategy.
Seven Ways to Merge the Physical and Digital with Order Management
Retailers must blend the physical and digital worlds into a seamless omnichannel experience to attract and retain today’s empowered shoppers.
Warehouse Management Systems, Warehouse Control Systems: Partners in Distribution Efficiency
Experts in operations and fulfillment agree there is a place for both warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse control systems (WCS).
Tagged Threads Partners With Think Logistics
Tagged Threads, an art-based clothing line, launched its website in May, and has partnered with Think Logistics for its ecommerce and direct-to-consumer fulfillment solution.
Home Depot to Roll Out New Order Management System
Home Depot announced on its Q1 earnings call that it plans to roll out a new Order Management System across its U.S. supply chain by the end of 2014.