3 Steps to Establishing a Profitable Order Fulfillment Process
In a world of constrained resources, companies can no longer rely on a one-size-fits-all approach to order promising and fulfillment.
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Dematic to Acquire Reddwerks
Supply chain automation firm Dematic plans to acquire warehouse execution system (WES) provider Reddwerks Corporation.
Achieving Profitable Fulfillment: 5 Questions to Consider
What is an optimal order fulfillment strategy to deploy in your organization? Since we are not living in a world of infinite supply, this is an important question for every enterprise to consider, as the ramifications can be significant.
Retail Operations Needs Closer Partnerships with Other Departments
A closer working relationship between between retail operations and merchandising goes a long way toward efficiency gains and business improvements.
Here Are The 2015 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for UPS, FedEx, and the USPS
A busy holiday season is a good thing for any ecommerce business. Orders flow in and revenues rise, but the holidays also pose a serious shipping challenge. Adhering to the major carriers’ holiday 2015 shipping deadlines will help you put a smile on your customers’ faces.
Ports See Dramatic Difference From Last Year as Holiday Merchandise Arrives
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.3% this month over the same time last year as consumers begin their holiday shopping. That’s a dramatic difference from this time last year, the National Retail Federation says.
Free Trumps Speed for Holiday Shipping Policies
Free shipping is the top priority for shoppers when it comes to retail policies, with 72% of responding consumers planning to take full advantage, according to Deloitte’s 30th annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends.
Sterling Partners Introduces new eBay Enterprise Company
The combined operations portions of eBay Enterprise and Innotrac will have more than 7,500 employees, operate 27 distribution centers and six customer service sites across North America and Europe.
Improving Your Project Management with the Right Software
Typical software tools today combine collaborative content tools and project management tools. Here’s why collaboration and project management is a “mind set”, and should not be an opinion to allow managers to work outside the system.
Delivery Confirmation Can Keep Customers from Disappearing
Confirmation of delivery not only builds consumer confidence and reduces queries to customer service, it can also provide a fantastic opportunity to encourage repeat orders and build a stronger relationship with your customer.