Amazon Adds Same-Day Delivery in 6 New Cities
Amazon today announced same-day delivery is being added in the Baltimore, Dallas, Indianapolis, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC metro areas.
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Amazon to Open 15 Sortation Centers in 2014
Amazon’s plans for new sortation centers are part of its larger goals of getting close to the customer, Sunday delivery and competing with major carriers.
O+F Advisor 8-6-14
View Web Version O+F Advisor Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics August 6, 2014 SUBSCRIBE UNSUBSCRIBE Engaging Customers on all Channels UPS Spending $175M to Add Holiday Shipping Capacity … Continue Reading →
MCM Thursday August 8, 2014
View Web Version MCM THURSDAY News and Intelligence for the Multichannel Merchant August 08, 2014 SUBSCRIBE UNSUBSCRIBE Data Breaches Signal Increased Need for EMV Adoption in the U.S. Can … Continue Reading →
Competition, Opportunity Behind UPS $1B Euro Investment
UPS’ decision to invest $1B in Euro operations was based on Germany’s surging economy, growth in healthcare spending and competitors’ logistical build-out.
A Sparkling Social Engagement
Beginning with Off Broadway Shoes’ social media presence, social media marketing agency redpepper generated brand engagement through a custom Facebook tab that housed “Sparkle Spree,” an interactive game with paired with a sweepstakes full of giveaways and prizes for participants.
WMS vs. WCS: Which Do You Need?
As operations and fulfillment technology continues to evolve, merchants face a decision of implementing a warehouse management system (WMS), a warehouse control system (WCS) or both.
The Benefits and Challenges of a Homegrown WMS
In the never-ending decision over build vs. buy when it comes to software applications, a growing group of pure-play ecommerce providers is opting to develop their own homegrown warehouse management system (WMS), opting for the flexibility on upgrades and functionality over the comfort of relying on a vendor.
When a Labor Management System Makes Sense
As distribution center operations continually look to streamline operations and gain efficiencies, a labor management system inevitably becomes part of the conversation. So the question becomes: when does investment in an LMS make sense for my operations? And what are the main criteria to consider in making this important decision?
O+F Advisor 7-30-14
View Web Version O+F Advisor Operations & Fulfillment Strategies & Tactics July 30, 2014 SUBSCRIBE UNSUBSCRIBE 10 Ways to Improve Warehouse Efficiency and Reduce Costs The Benefits and Challenges … Continue Reading →