Rent the Runway Back Up and Running After Logistics Snafu

| Daniela Forte

Rent the Runway is back up and running after a supply chain and inventory issue occurred the first week of October. The subscription company is once again accepting new subscribers a week ahead of the date it had originally planned. Here is a statement from Rent the Runway about how it handled everything.

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Women Make Strides in Omnichannel Operations

| Daniela Forte

For years, ecommerce operations have been perceived as a male-dominated world. However, it’s become evident today that women are making noticeable strides and taking on more leadership roles. In the latest MCM CommerceChat podcast, Angie Stocklin, Co-Founder and COO of One Click, talks about how her company has made an effort to be more inclusive as a way to ensure growth and opportunity.

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MCM Outlook 2019: Getting Creative in Operations to Meet Demands

| Mike O'Brien

Amazon may have raised the customer expectations bar, but the pressure has been kept up as merchants scramble to meet increased fulfillment demands. So how do you react and execute? Our MCM Outlook 2019 report gathers survey results and expert insights to help you focus your investments to compete and win.

JD.com on the Cutting Edge of Delivery Technology in China

| Daniela Forte

Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com is working feverishly to realize customers’ desires for getting their online orders delivered when, where and how they want them, rolling out new technology to help conquer the last mile and go head-to-head with main rival Alibaba Group.

Top 3PL List for 2019 Published by Multichannel Merchant

| Mike O'Brien

Multichannel Merchant has published its fourth annual MCM Top 3PL listing for 2019, a searchable directory of leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers in ecommerce and direct-to-customer operations. This key resource lists the capabilities and experience of over 50 top 3PL providers, helping you select the right one for your needs.

13 Considerations for Peak Holiday Season Readiness Now

| Brian Barry

By now your peak holiday season planning is well underway. If you’re behind schedule, there’s still time to implement improvements but you need to be prudent and not over-commit. Here are 13 critical considerations for improving your peak operations and fulfillment processes.

Retail Transformation: Strategies to Make “Fulfill From Store” A Reality

| Brent Felker

It’s hard to escape the chatter claiming the death of the traditional retail store. And, when stores do go bankrupt, we hear the same explanation: Ecommerce and direct-to-home delivery has turned brick-and-mortar retail into an outdated model for serving customer needs and desires. Here are some key areas to think about when fulfilling from a retail store.

Another Great Ecommerce Operations Summit on Tap This Week

| Mike O'Brien

It’s hard to believe, but Ecommerce Operations Summit is upon us. Right after the 2018 NCAA men’s hoops champ is named (go Ramblers!), we have a great show in store for you. See what you’ll experience and how you’ll benefit at our seventh annual summit.