E-commerce

Assessing the e-commerce supply chain as sales, imports grow

Monday, June 24, 2024 · Brian Straight Retail sales continue to grow, albeit at slower rates, and as a result, brands are taking advantage of excess cargo capacity in bringing in merchandise earlier than normal.

Stakeholder Collaboration Could Unlock Reverse Logistics Profitability

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 · Brian Straight As reverse logistics becomes a bigger focus for brands, collaboration between stakeholders is becoming a must.

6 Questions With … Matt Crawford

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 · Brian Straight BigCommerce VP of Business Development and GM of Shipping Matt Crawford sees the retail supply chain from many angles. He joins Supply Chain Management Review to discuss the state of the supply chain, e-commerce and the last mile in this 6 Questions With … feature.

The Science Behind Warehouse Placement

Thursday, January 25, 2024 · Brian Straight Where to place a warehouse is the key to meeting customer expectations, but there is a science to ensuring that location balances those expectations with performance and cost.

Supply Chain Set to Deliver this Christmas

Thursday, December 14, 2023 · Jason Miller and Andrew Balthrop The combination of consumer spending continuing to remain resilient, retailers with inventory and delivery providers with capacity add up to a supply chain ready to deliver for Christmas.

Exclusive: DispatchTrack Survey Finds Economy, Rising Costs Worry Logistics Pros

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 · Brian Straight A new DispatchTrack survey finds logistics businesses remain concerned about an uncertain economy and rising operational costs in the last mile.

Inventory Optimization, It’s Complicated

Monday, November 6, 2023 · Brian Straight Master the Art of Inventory Optimization in the Post-Pandemic World. Register now for our Webinar!

2023 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Automating while upping performance

Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Roberto Michel This year’s survey found increasing levels of use for various automation and software technologies, while technology budgets held fairly steady. However, operations face continued challenges around labor scarcity, inadequate warehouse space, and the pressure to perform in…

The next frontiers of retailer as brand and supply chain

Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Steve Tracey and Kusumal Ruamsook Brand touchpoints now extend beyond the physical store, which means retailers must consider positioning themselves as a full-service provider offering retail sales, fulfillment, and delivery services.

The Fulfillment Center Transformation: Paving the Way to the Future

Friday, September 29, 2023 · Charan Lalwani E-commerce has changed the fulfillment center, ushering in an era of a technology-driven facility that is better equipped to handle fast-moving product.

Parcel Volume Growth Slowed In 2022; 5-Year Growth Forecast Downgraded

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 · Brian Straight A strong U.S. dollar, and COVID-related lockdowns in China, allowed the U.S. to generate more revenue from parcel shipments in 2022 than China, but overall parcel volume growth is slowing.

Inside the virtual four walls

Monday, July 3, 2023 · Alan Freeman, Divyesh Bhagat, and Vinesh Korlakunta Are warehouse as a service offerings disrupting the “traditional” 3PL market?

Target invests $100 million in supply chain

Thursday, February 23, 2023 · SCMR Staff The retailer will expand its supply chain sortation network to more than 15 facilities by the end of 2026.

Re-inventing the last mile

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · By Charan Lalwani In recent years, new business models have disrupted the last-mile delivery space. Not all are sustainable.

How supply chain advantage has helped Shein dominate cross border e-commerce and fashion

Friday, January 20, 2023 · Roit Kathiala The fashion company has leveraged its supply chain to offer the widest assortment, fastest speed and lowest prices to customers.