E-commerce

The Rebound Podcast: The future of retail fulfillment

Thursday, October 8, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock Retail fulfillment may never be the same, and that’s not a bad thing! Listen in as Craig Jones discusses how Under Armour is re-inventing its fulfillment capabilities

Armstrong & Associates’ report provides deep overview of U.S. e-commerce logistics market

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 · Jeff Berman The report, entitled “Rising Tide: The Rapid Growth of E-Commerce Logistics, 3PL Solutions, Last-Mile Delivery, and the Dominance of Amazon,” addresses United States e-commerce logistics growth, including e-commerce fulfillment and last-mile delivery, third-party logistics…

Top Packaging Innovations Enabling E-commerce Growth & Sustainability

Monday, July 27, 2020 · Alicemarie Geoffrion, Vice President, Packaging Operations, DHL Supply Chain, North America Packaging has become one of the highest priorities for many e-commerce providers. But how can you optimize your packaging for sustainability while managing costs and meeting customer expectations?

DHL Sees Rising Demand for Health, Wellness and Home Office supplies Via Strong e-Commerce Sales

Thursday, May 14, 2020 · Patrick Burnson With COVID-19 forcing the majority of the population to change their buying habits, DHL eCommerce Solutions has identified five categories where they have seen the greatest volume growth since late February.

The Need for Speed: Overcoming Hurdles to Faster E-commerce Deliveries

Sunday, February 16, 2020 · DHL Supply Chain As e-commerce volumes continue to grow and the prospect of supporting next-day and same-day delivery becomes more necessary, how can retailers continue to expand their e-commerce operations?

How Fast is Fast Enough: Meeting E-commerce Customer Expectations

Sunday, December 1, 2019 · DHL Supply Chain The move to ever-faster e-commerce deliveries is stretching fulfillment operations to their limit. Can existing networks adapt to the coming demand for next-day and same-day delivery?

DHL survey examines holiday shipping season concerns and objectives

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 · Jeff Berman This time of year brings a fair amount of holiday season-related news, in the form of things like retail sales projections, volume predictions, shipping expectations, and many others. What's more, aside from the timing, one common theme that ties all these things together…

e-tailing Update 2019: State of the market

Monday, November 4, 2019 · Larry Lapide The series has chronicled the evolution of e-tailing from the eyes of a supply chain analyst.

Behind the Hidden Complexity of E-Commerce Fulfillment

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 · DHL Supply Chain E-commerce and multi-channel distribution bring a host of new challenges to the supply chain. Mastering the complexity of fulfillment is key to capitalizing on the growth opportunities e-commerce presents.

On the Road Again: Three Ways Data Is Enabling Smarter Transportation Management

Thursday, May 16, 2019 · DHL Supply Chain Transportation is evolving rapidly, thanks to supply chain technology powered by data and analytics. Digitization is driving big changes that can help meet the pace of change.

There’s an app for that—if the supply chain can sense and pivot

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 · Alberto Oca The learning curve for getting omni-channel right is steep. Successful retailers will differentiate themselves with a business strategy that can adapt in real time to meet current and anticipated demand.

Descartes Interview: E-Commerce Challenges in Air Cargo Sector

Monday, March 11, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Two executives from Descartes – an import/export trade database provider – recently shared their views on the current state of air cargo. Scott Sangster, Vice President, Global Logistics Network and Jos Nuijten, Vice President, Network Integration Strategy, participate in…

Accenture Weighs in on E-Commerce Supply Chain Challenges

Thursday, February 21, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Steve Osburn, Managing Director at Kurt Salmon – a part of Accenture Strategy specializing in Supply Chain. shares his insights and observations on e-commerce in this exclusive interview.

NRF On The Current State of E-Commerce Supply Chains

Friday, February 15, 2019 · Patrick Burnson The rapid growth of e-commerce is driving deep changes in our industry, from tightening up trucking capacity to elevating the importance of final-mile delivery processes. To respond, supply chain managers now need to leverage diverse systems, thereby making processes more…

Prologis Study Reveals New Pressures Facing E-Commerce Supply Chain Managers

Friday, February 1, 2019 · Patrick Burnson San Francisco-based Prologis released its fourth annual Logistics Rent Index recently, drawing on data from its' global portfolio and examines rental growth in critical logistics real estate markets throughout the world.