Office Depot to Close DC in NJ
Office Depot plans to shutter its distribution center in Westampton, NJ, according to company spokesperson Melissa Perlman. About 135 employees currently work at the office supplies marketer
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Live from NCOF: Packaging Is Part of the Marketing Package
In direct marketing, people do judge a book by its cover
Live from NCOF: Why Good Service Is Good Marketing
Marketers who see no need to concern themselves with operational or customer service issues, take heed: Good marketing cannot compensate for a bad customer experience.
Southern Fulfillment Services Buys Gift Baskets Remembered
Direct-to-consumer fulfillment provider/food gifts merchant Southern Fulfillment Services has acquired Gift Baskets Remembered, an e-commerce gourmet gift baskets company.
Automated Packaging Systems Opens New Facility
To handle increased demand for its Autobag and AirPouch materials, Automated Packaging Systems has expanded its manufacturing operations.
Alternative payment methods gain acceptance
To get a bigger piece of the e-commerce pie, more merchants are offering alternative payment methods. According to the 2009 fourth-quarter mystery shopping
Single vs. multisource parcel carrier services
There is an age-old procurement debate over the merits of sourcing with a single supplier vs. multiple suppliers. In the world of parcel carrier services,
Targeted Training and Coaching for Telephone Selling
A successful telephone-selling program involves several steps. Learn how to equip your phone reps with the knowledge and skills to make the sale.
Survey Pinpoints Top Supply Chain Strategies for 2010
Peak-season sales numbers for 2009 moved in a positive direction overall and this is encouraging retailers to continue their proven strategies in the coming year, according to a recent Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium survey report.