Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Blue Yonder has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Order Orchestration and Fulfillment Applications for Retail 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49615623, December 2023). The IDC MarketScape report on Order Orchestration and Fulfillment evaluates 14 software vendors in this area.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Before the age of e-commerce, department stores dutifully opened a special post-Christmas customer service section dedicated to handling returned products. Those customer service windows still exist; however, many after-holiday returns are now made via e-commerce channels. of all merchandise purchased in the U.S.

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Vinculum

APRIL 21, 2021

While retailers rehash their strategies in the wake of technological advancements and breakthrough innovations, warehouse management still remains an inevitable and crucial part of the holistic customer purchase and satisfaction arena. Warehouse Management System – An Overview. Why is a WMS needed?

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RFgen

AUGUST 25, 2015

Retailers have to prepare inventory for online shoppers. The modern retail industry forces the physical and the digital worlds to work together. To keep up with e-commerce merchants, brick-and-mortar stores offer shoppers the ability to purchase goods in-store and online. The Multi-Channel Challenge. Fighting Fire with Fire.

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RFgen

AUGUST 25, 2015

Retailers have to prepare inventory for online shoppers. The modern retail industry forces the physical and the digital worlds to work together. To keep up with e-commerce merchants, brick-and-mortar stores offer shoppers the ability to purchase goods in-store and online. The Multi-Channel Challenge. Fighting Fire with Fire.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Warehouse and distribution professionals understand that the timeline of order processing has ebbed and flowed significantly over the last few years. In September 2022, Reuters reported that “FedEx (FDX.N), United Parcel Service (UPS.N) It all goes back to improving logistics and routine operations with end-to-end e-commerce solutions.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Embracing technology is part of that solution. But the rapid shift from retail to online purchasing for staples and the surge for protective equipment, as well as unanticipated products like bread makers and home-schooling items, left many retailers flatfooted. Panic Buying Challenged Retailers and Suppliers.

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

Throughout the order processing process, order tracking and updates are given to the customer to provide transparency and enhance customer satisfaction. After delivery, customer service plays a vital role in addressing any returns, exchanges, or feedback, which can also provide valuable insights for improving future order processing.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

Logility customers can now access warehouse and Accelerated Growth in Cloud Services Annual Contract Value and Subscription Revenue. ATLANTA (August 25, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5 About American Software, Inc. Trinseo S.A.,

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Unleashed

MARCH 26, 2023

In this article, we break down native Xero inventory management and compare it with using an integrated Xero inventory software system. Free trial: Try Unleashed + Xero Inventory Management Software completely free for 14 days. Do you need integrated Xero inventory software? Xero is an incredibly versatile tool.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. 25% of the products are purchased and then kitted by the company. The finished products are then ready to be shipped to big box retailers like Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2019

I’m certain a lot retail executives wish they had the power to stare into a crystal ball and see the future. Such a gift would have spared many of their companies from the consequences of the retail apocalypse. ”[1] If Pitassi is correct, the big question is: What does it mean to be “fit” in the retail sector?

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

These are all forms of retail logistics. From managing inventory flow to ensuring that customers receive shipments on time, retail logistics streamlines the different stages of your ecommerce supply chain to keep your business running smoothly. What are retail logistics? COVID’s impact on retail logistics.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2023

This blog was co-written by Wayne Snyder, VP, Retail Industry Strategy, and Nina Seth, Product Marketing Director. Customers will abandon a retailer after a few bad experiences. There isn’t a lot of forgiveness in the retail sector. There is no need to rip and replace your existing solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

As online retail continues its impressive growth, consumers and retailers alike are realizing the importance of delivery and its impact on purchase decisions. Retailers with faster, cheaper, more flexible and more sustainable shipping have a competitive advantage. Delivery Visibility.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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Vinculum

JULY 18, 2022

The retail market makes a business’s purpose easy to access without a second thought. Retailing is one of the appropriate ways to boost the world’s economy significantly. As per a study retailing contributes to 40% of the U.S Such a process can be achieved only with the help of customer service.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

It’s no longer a luxury but a necessity, a critical cog in the wheel of successful supply chain management and warehousing. Inventory control is the act of managing and organizing stock to meet customer demand without surplus or deficiency. Poor inventory management can lead to stockouts, overstocks, or worse, lost customers.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 16, 2023

Goods available to be purchased on backorder can mean the difference between a lost sale and a satisfied customer. A backorder is a customer order that could not be fulfilled immediately but will be shipped out once the ordered items become available. Putting an item on backorder reserves future stock for a specific customer.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ecommerce consumers want fast, accurate deliveries and a transparent purchasing process. When it comes to customer service, how you manage your WooCommerce order fulfilment plays a vital role in meeting customer expectations. For a retailer, this can mean sourcing bulk goods directly from wholesalers or manufacturers.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a retailer, so much of your time and energy goes into managing your inventory , streamlining your logistics, building partnerships, and curating the customer experience. To find out, you’ll need to track Key performance Indicators, or KPIs, for your retail business. What is a retail KPI?

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ShipBob

JULY 30, 2021

Imagine this scenario: A customer browses sunglasses on your online store but leaves without making a purchase. L ater, while they’re browsing through their Instagram feed, they notice an ad displaying a previously viewed product and a 20% discount off their first purchase. They click on the ad, which leads to a purchase.

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Vinculum

MARCH 19, 2020

Any glitch in the inventory management may lead to lost sales for retailers due to the unavailability of stock or blocking of money in the excess stock, which remains unsold. Benefits of Warehouse Management System. With the advent of technology, now the task is taken over by specially designed application software.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

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QAD

JULY 21, 2022

It occurs when unexpected upswings in demand or “demand distortions” are amplified upstream, starting from the consumer, moving to the retailer and distributor and finally to the producer, which may or may not be able to increase production for a demand that may or may not last. Rounding up or down of the quantity of orders and batches.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

By now, most people are aware of the spate of retailer bankruptcies and store closures referred to in the press as the Retail Apocalypse. “For years now,” writes Ryan Lester, Director of Customer Engagement Technologies at LogMeIn, “traditional retail stores have been under attack. ”[5].

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Vinculum

APRIL 27, 2022

Shopping has become an online affair, with 73% of customers using several channels while purchasing. This implies complex tasks like adding sales channels and keeping up with customer expectations while managing orders now need to be addressed at once. A solution to simplify your business: Order Management System.

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ShipBob

JUNE 29, 2022

You need tools and technology solutions working together in order to receive payments, process orders, and send them to the fulfillment queue. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what ecommerce enablement is, how to get started, and what software and tools you can use. How to sell your retail products online.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Featuring Our 10 Best Warehouse Order Fulfillment Articles! Ecommerce order fulfillment is among these moving parts that most eCommerce retailers overlook. Your profitability, customer experience, and overall business growth suffer without effective fulfillment. This ensures that customers receive their orders quickly.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. But with every hyper-advanced AI solution comes new concerns and risks we must keep in mind.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

In the first part of this blog series , I talked about the multi-channel retail experience and the critical prerequisite retailers need to fulfill to get started on this journey. In this post, I will explore how retailers can design their bottom line with the customer in mind. Not wasting the customer’s time.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Companies must think of unconventional solutions to meet last mile delivery demands, like Uber, Instacart or Deliv. Retailer differences in SKUs and returns options for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar store purchases can complicate the issue. Think Outside-the-Box. This might include using stores-as-a-distribution center.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Inventory carrying cost is the total sum of any expenses associated with holding inventory within a warehouse or storage facility until it is sold or used in production. Customer service and satisfaction: 37% of consumers who encounter a stockout will choose to shop with another business, and nearly 10% will buy nothing at all.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions. For retailers a significant shift in channel preferences with the need to support various store formats and omni-channel options. CPG manufacturers are scrambling to strengthen the connect with consumers and in some cases to bypass retailers altogether.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2016

E-commerce has blurred the lines between retailers, wholesale distributors and manufacturers. Mobile technology has transformed how customers order, and how goods are fulfilled from the store or warehouse. Omnichannel Shakes up the Warehouse. So what’s been the effect on order management and fulfillment processes?

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