E-commerce

The Rise of E-commerce

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff E-commerce is affecting every aspect of supply chain management, from planning to delivery. Savvy supply chain managers are developing strategies to transform their operations.

The continuous evolution of air cargo logistics challenges

Friday, July 8, 2022 · Charles Edwards Here’s a look at the disruptions that are changing air cargo the world around. Strap in for a bumpy flight.

Walmart announces four next generation fulfillment centers

Friday, June 3, 2022 · SCMR Staff The retailer says they will provide 75% of the U.S. with next- or two-day shipping for e-commerce orders. .

E-B2B distribution strategies for fragmented retail environments: Saving India’s mom-and-pop stores

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 · Austin Iglesias Saragih and Syed Tanveer Ahmed Research shows that a 10% threshold of wallet share and market penetration would result in an order size that maximizes the delivery vehicle utilization in this distribution network.

Kem Krest announces new e-commerce fulfillment division

Monday, May 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff The venture will focus on managing costs and warehouse space requirements.

Survey finds 86% of consumers willing to delay deliveries if it’s more sustainable

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 · SCMR Staff Also, 44% say their interest in shopping sustainably has increased since the start of the pandemic.

What’s next for micro-fulfillment

Monday, April 18, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock The concept of building small facilities located closer to the customer, including the back of grocery stores, still has legs, but it’s advancing slower than predicted. Slowing e-commerce and achieving an ROI are two factors.

MHS and Fortna to combine into single global e-commerce and logistics automation company

Monday, April 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff The Thomas H. Lee Partners (TPL)-backed warehouse automation and integration companies, going forward as a combined entity, foresee strength based on complementary automation technology, software and engineering expertise.

Körber acquires Siemens Logistics’ mail and parcel business

Thursday, February 10, 2022 · Gary Forger The move complements Körber’s supply chain offerings.

Walmart builds Olive Branch, MS fulfillment center

Friday, January 21, 2022 · Gary Forger The 1-million plus square foot facility is the retailer’s first e-commerce center in Mississippi.

The E-commerce Fulfillment Fastlane

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 · Karen E. Thuermer E-commerce fulfillment is changing—fast. Not only are consumer buying patterns evolving, but digital platforms are accelerating online consumption and redefining business models across the globe.

The “My Way” Highway: Disruption in last-mile logistics

Monday, September 6, 2021 · Alan Amling and Jayanth Jayaram The e-fulfillment supply chain is at an inflection point, and last-mile delivery may never be the same.

Retailers’ fulfillment dilemma

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 · Travis Wibracht and Mikey Vu The rapid growth in online sales has magnified the problems of aging distribution networks

CBRE research points to e-commerce-driven need for another 330 million square-feet in U.S. by 2025

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 · Jeff Berman Even though the most-dire days of the COVID-19 pandemic may be in the past, that, by no means, has pumped the brakes on the frenetic pace of e-commerce activity, driven by the steady drum beat of consumer demand. That was evident in the findings of a report recently issued by…

The spread between Retail and Industrial rents is starting to compress

Friday, May 14, 2021 · Gillam Campbell, JLL As e-commerce gains share of retail sales, Industrial space is becoming more demanded and pushing rents.