O+F Advisor Distribution and Fulfillment Center Roundup, April 27, 2015
A listing of some recently announced expansions, additions and closures in direct-to-consumer distribution and fulfillment centers.
Operations and Fulfillment
The West Coast Port Dispute: Lessons Learned for the Next Supply Chain Disruption
While it will take months for the return of normalcy after the West Coast port crisis, what about the next one? Partnering with a 3PL is one way to prepare.
FAA Gives Amazon Green Light on Drone Testing – Again
The FAA again gave Amazon permission for drone testing, a month after complaints that a previous approval was moot because the vehicle had become obsolete.
Amazon Dash Is NOT a Detergent, But Yet Another Hook Into Consumers
Amazon Dash, small branded buttons that consumers can stick up in their homes, allow for one-touch reordering of household items – just not Dash.
USPS Delays Parcel Price Increase
The USPS has put on hold planned pricing increases in parcel services until all pricing requests across products were approved by the PRC.
Automation and Technology Best Practices Revealed at Operations Summit 2015
At Operations Summit 2015, learn how major brands apply automation and technology to their fulfillment operations, leading to process and efficiency gains.
4 Insider Tips Your Parcel Carrier Doesn’t Want You to Know
While many carrier tactics can be detrimental and costly for shippers, there are certain things shippers can do to offset the bottom-line effect.
O+F Advisor Distribution and Fulfillment Center Roundup, March 31, 2015
A listing of some recently announced expansions, additions and closures in direct-to-consumer distribution and fulfillment centers.
Set Goals – Report Results – Improve Productivity
Openly sharing KPIs and results with employees will improve productivity and boost performance across your direct-to-consumer operations.
Talking Distribution Center Automation Trends with Cabela’s
Kevin Thompson of Cabela’s talks with Multichannel Merchant about the latest and greatest in distribution center automation technology and processes.