Your ERP Install Partner Almost As Important as the Functionality
Finding the right VAR partner for your ERP install of OMS or WMS is almost as important as the functionality itself. Here are some tips to help you succeed.
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O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, June 8, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
Internet Society Report Points to Rapid Internet Growth in Africa
The report highlights steady adoption of this transformative technology since the introduction of the Internet to Africa in 1991, reaching just over 20% continent-wide. But these aggregate indicators mask glaring disparities in Internet development levels from country to country.
Newegg Unveils Major Improvements to its Marketplace
Recent international expansion into key parts of Europe and Asia greatly expand Newegg’s global reach, and important updates to the company’s Shipped by Newegg program announced today further cement Newegg’s Marketplace leadership.
How to Avoid Under-Sizing Your New Distribution Center
Opening up a new distribution center is no easy task. Here are 9 key factors to consider when planning a new DC that will help you ensure the best outcome.
Merchants Adjusting to Change in DIM Weight Pricing
The decision by UPS and FedEx to expand DIM weight pricing in January 2015 to parcels under three cubic feet was one of biggest changes to hit retail shippers in years. Here’s how dimensional weight pricing has forced shippers to rethink their entire approach to packaging and shipping, as millions of items that had been billed based on weight alone are now subject to a calculation based on weight and package dimensions.
The Limited Introduces Reserve Online, Ready In-Store
The Limited is has launched Reserve Online, Ready In-Store to allow customers to shop TheLimited.com and place preferred items on hold for purchase and pick-up at their local store.
The High Cost of Back Orders
While you may decide not to take back orders because of cost and hassle, consider what goes into those costs and how many sales you’re leaving on the table.
American Mint Leverages Surveys for Better Customer Service
There are several ways to improve the customer experience, and one way is through the execution of surveys, see how American Mint leverages this customer service tactic.
Walmart Undercuts Amazon on Price for Subscription Shipping Program
Walmart will test a $50 per year subscription ecommerce shipping service this summer, compared to Amazon Prime’s $99, that gets order to door in three days.