Using Vendor Scorecards to Rate Merchandise Suppliers
To objectively evaluate the financial and service impacts of your merchandise suppliers, here are 6 points to consider to develop a vendor scorecard system.
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O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, June 18, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers, including Toys R Us, Amazon, HSN Inc. and Ace Hardware.
Same-Day Delivery Activity Ratchets Up on Several Fronts
While the extent of consumer demand for same-day delivery remains an open question, activity and investment around it remains red hot.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, June 8, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
How to Avoid Under-Sizing Your New Distribution Center
Opening up a new distribution center is no easy task. Here are 9 key factors to consider when planning a new DC that will help you ensure the best outcome.
Amazon Ups Ante by Offering Free Same-Day Delivery
Not to be outdone by Walmart, Amazon announced it will make 1 million items available for free same-day shipping to Prime members in 14 metro markets.
Walmart Undercuts Amazon on Price for Subscription Shipping Program
Walmart will test a $50 per year subscription ecommerce shipping service this summer, compared to Amazon Prime’s $99, that gets order to door in three days.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, May 14, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
Merchants Address Fast Delivery Demands
Merchant panelists at Operations Summit 2015 said they’re doing all they can to decrease time-to-customer, but same-day delivery isn’t a high priority.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, May 4, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.