5 Steps to Lessen Higher Minimum Wage Impact in Your Distribution Center
In order to soften the blow from any upcoming federal minimum wage increase, here are 5 ways to increase productivity in your retail distribution center.
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Week in Review: Is Back to School Still Cool?
Back to school shopping wasn’t cool when you were a kid… and apparently it wasn’t too cool in July. Back to school sales seemed to be slumping, and the season seemed to be taking on a new life a la the traditional holiday shopping season.
Are You Holding Onto Your Fulfillment System Too Long?
Your OMS or ERP system may be right for your call center, merchandisers and web integration. But are the requirements the same as they were 10-15 years ago?
Week in Review: Jet Cleared for Takeoff, Crowds Ecommerce Skies
After a few months of beta testing, Jet has been cleared for takeoff. And the ecommerce skies have got a little more crowded. Here’s a look at this weeks’ news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world… and more.
Week in Review: Amazon Had the Best and Worst Week Ever
Amazon had the best week ever… and its worst week ever. Sounds impossible? It does, but here’s a look at why Prime Day was such a polarizing event for the ecommerce marketplace giant.
QVC to Open First West Coast Distribution Center
QVC will open a state-of-the-art distribution center in Ontario, California. When the new facility begins operation in the third quarter of 2016, it will serve as a West Coast distribution hub for QVC.
SingPost and Alibaba Group to Expand Ecommerce Logistics Cooperation
SingPost and Alibaba Group have taken the next step to establish end-to-end ecommerce logistics platform. Alibaba is investing in Quantium Solutions International, a SingPost subsidiary, and SingPost and Alibaba Group will enter into joint strategic business development framework to improve efficiency and integration in ecommerce logistics.
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.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, July 13, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
Week in Review: Prime Day is Coming, Prime Day is Coming!
The biggest news this week was probably Amazon’s announcement that they would launch Prime Day… and that means a lot of speculation… Keep reading to find out more about Prime Day, and the wrap-up of the rest of this week’s news…