Many options exist in the marketplace for high-tech solutions that reduce errors in the fulfillment process, including pick-to-light systems, voice-automated picking systems and even fully automated robotic picking systems. However, these solutions can be expensive and are therefore not financially justifiable for small volume or highly variable fulfillment operations. Here are four steps to reduce your pick-error rates.
Retailers tend to view online marketplaces such as Amazon or Walmart as threats; however, savvier retailers are shifting their mindset and starting to look at these conglomerates more as opportunities. Here is what you need to know about selling on a marketplace.
In case you missed Multichannel Merchant’s virtual event, Peak Season Summit 2017: Optimizing Black Friday through Cyber Monday and Beyond – or even if you did join us but would like a quick refresher – here are our top 10 takeaway tips from the experts in merchant operations for peak season planning.
Every day, small and midsize businesses face inventory risks that, if left unmanaged, can negatively impact the bottom line. However, these issues can often be diagnosed well in advance with the right preparation. Asking your team the following questions can help you accurately gauge the health of your inventory management processes.
Amazon has been busy once again in our roundup of recent ecommerce distribution center and fulfillment center activity – including one on the site of a shuttered mall just east of Cleveland. Other companies planning to open new facilities include Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, ASOS and Tractor Supply.
Many fulfillment centers use a forward pick slot concept to store product and reduce picking walk time. While WMS software has greatly improved SKU replenishment functionality, those with older systems are more dependent on manual processes. For those companies, here are some tips to help you make SKU replenishment more efficient.
Walmart is jumping with both feet into voice-directed ordering through a partnership with Google that will let customers place voice orders through the Google Home system and have them fulfilled and delivered as part of the Google Express marketplace and delivery network. See what else the deal entails, and the one major way that Walmart has it all over Amazon’s Alexa.
Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 8/23/2017 4 Steps to Internal Benchmarking Your Customer Fulfillment Benchmarking is the process of drawing meaningful comparisons between a company. … Continue Reading →
The housekeeping and organization disciplines in a well-run distribution center are just as important as managing the people, effective systems and productivity. In fact, organization and housekeeping contributes to the effectiveness of the use of space, customer service and how you handle orders.
Benchmarking is the process of drawing meaningful comparisons between a company. Here is how to implement a benchmarking process in your fulfillment center.