While there are many order fulfillment tools available, ranging from manual, to automated, to a mix of both, warehouse execution systems are emerging as the solution of choice for many leading manufacturing and distribution companies. Here’s a look at how a WES can address your order fulfillment challenges.
Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 6/15/2016 Consumers Abandoning Shopping Carts Due to Slow Delivery Times A study from same-day delivery provider Dropoff found that 60% … Continue Reading →
Amazon doesn’t need to take over the last mile of ecommerce delivery, but it does need to reduce its massive shipping cost burden in order to maintain its recent run of profitability, which is the logic behind its recent logistics moves.
Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 6/8/2016 New Guideline Seeks to Harmonize Ecommerce Fulfillment Processes A new guideline focused on omnichannel and ecommerce fulfillment processes has … Continue Reading →
To do battle with Amazon, many DTC companies are looking to expand their distribution center network. But how do you weight the variables in terms of location, facility costs, inventory, transportation and shipping time, local labor and more? Here are 13 key points to consider in your decision process.
Multichannel Merchant Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics week of 05/25/2016 DSTLD Sees Benefits of Outsourcing Its Fulfillment Operations Ecommerce-only luxury denim seller DSTLD has seen the benefits of outsourcing … Continue Reading →
Ecommerce-only luxury denim seller DSTLD has seen the benefits of outsourcing its operations, including returns, allowing it to focus on growing its brand. See how the company transitioned from operating its own facility, saving on shipping and giving its customers hassle-free returns.
The Customer Service and Trust and Safety teams at DHgate.com, China’s largest B2B marketplace, have released their recommended best practices for buyers purchasing goods from cross-border ecommerce marketplaces, in order to promote a positive importing experience. Here are the steps DHgate.com recommends a buyer takes before making a cross-border purchase.
Many companies find their IT and ecommerce technology strategies are out of sync, which can stunt growth and cause operational roadblocks. It’s time to stop and assess your strategies, looking at current state and where you need to get to. Here are 6 major factors to consider as you evaluate your overall system and ecommerce technology strategy.
Hiring a third-party logistics provider (3PL) has become a popular option for ecommerce companies in recent years. But because finding the right one is so vital to the success of your ecommerce business, how should you go about evaluating the right options? Here are a few do’s and don’ts of the 3PL selection process.