Do You Have the Chops to be a Top 3PL? Tell Us Why!
We’re looking for a few good 3PLs! Tell us why you excel at third-party logistics, and we’ll add you to Multichannel Merchant’s Top 3PLs 2016 list.
Operations and Fulfillment
Week in Review: Peak Holiday Season Expectations Continue to Rise
The peak holiday season this year is beginning to look a lot like … last year, only more so in terms of customer expectations on faster delivery, flexible options and a mobile-friendly experience, retailers and experts told Multichannel Merchant this week.
Startup Wonolo Gives Ecommerce Firms On-Demand Staffing
Startup Wonolo, an app that matches workers with available temp positions, has based much of its growth on ecommerce firms needing fulfillment staff.
UPS Beats Q2 Earnings Estimate Even As Revenue Falls
UPS’s Q2 earnings beat analyst estimates, even as revenue was slightly below expectations. Its B2B business gained from ecommerce, omnichannel and returns.
NLRB Files Complaint against USPS over Staples Deal
The National Labor Relations Board says the U.S. Postal Service violated labor laws by joining a Staples shipping partner program without union negotiation.
What IT Skillsets Do You Need for an OMS or ERP Install?
With a new ERP or OMS implementation, you need to assess user and IT skillsets. To help you navigate this difficult process, here are 5 key areas to assess.
Automation Making Ecommerce Order Fulfillment More Efficient
To meet increasingly demanding customer expectations, more retailers are automating ecommerce order fulfillment processes. Here’s how it’s being done.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, July 2, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
7 Steps to a Safer Distribution Center
Distribution center safety, a No. 1 concern, requires a focused effort. Here are 7 steps you can take to reduce the incidence of accidents and injuries.
Deliv Acquires WeDeliver, Expands into Local Merchant Space
Crowdsourced same-day delivery provider Deliv has acquired Chicago-based WeDeliver, allowing it to expand into the local merchant category nationwide.