E-commerce

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.

Supply Chain Excellence: 10 Tips for Conquering Peak Season

Thursday, January 5, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain Following these tips will help ensure you are better prepared and organized to overcome unforeseen challenges and successfully manage peak demand.

Putting the retail supply chain in reverse

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 · Bridget McCrea Retailers that don’t consider product returns their biggest source of supply may want to rethink their reverse logistics approaches for 2023.

Three Steps for Keeping Returns from Undermining Peak Season Successes

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 · DHL Supply Chain With disciplined, scalable and integrated approach to e-commerce order fulfillment and returns management, DHL Supply Chain is well positioned to help retailers efficiently and profitably manage the holiday peak season and the post-holiday returns peak.

Inventory Management In The Omni-Channel, OnDemand Supply Chain

Monday, November 21, 2022 · SCMR Staff How to manage inventory across your physical and digital channels with live webcast from the St. Onge Company.

October retail sales make gains ahead of holiday shopping

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 · Jeff Berman The United States Department of Commerce’s U.S. Census Bureau reported that October retail sales—at $694.5 billion—rising 1.3% compared to September and were up 8.3% annually. And for the August through October period, retail sales increased a collective 8.9% annually.…

Leaning Forward: Enhancing and improving the home stretch distributor/customer experience

Thursday, November 3, 2022 · Evan Vestal and Malini Natarajarathinam With the onset of e-commerce, B2B businesses are leaning forward to speed up digital adoption to provide an enhanced customer experience.