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Omnichannel is another Word for Complexity

Enterra Insights

Omnichannel retail operations are well on their way to becoming the norm. Michael Jones ( @mdjonesy ), a business consultant, explains, “Consumers don’t shop ‘omnichannel.’ ”[1] Successful companies make omnichannel operations seamless and easy for consumers; but, behind the scenes complexity rules.

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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Joining ITS Logistics in 2015, Brashier created and elevated the drayage and intermodal division to #11 in the United States to over $300 million in revenue. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Retail Fulfillment Tips to Boost Your Omnichannel Strategy

Veridian Solutions

In fact, consider these key tips to boost your omnichannel fulfillment strategy. Supply chain leaders widely recognize automation as the easiest and most efficient way to manage omnichannel retail fulfillment. Take Advantage of Storefronts in Omnichannel Retail Fulfillment. However, it depends on the available inventory.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 22-26, 2015)

Talking Logistics

April 2015 North American Freight Numbers. World trade registers modest growth in first quarter of 2015. April 2015 North American Freight : “U.S.-NAFTA billion in April 2015 as all modes but air carried less U.S.-NAFTA per cent in the first three months of 2015, based on seasonally adjusted data.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 3-7, 2015)

Talking Logistics

XPO Logistics Announces Second Quarter 2015 Results. It is an important part of our value proposition as an omnichannel retailer serving customers who shop our stores and websites whenever, wherever and however they prefer,” said R.B. chief omnichannel officer. “ Cargo Chief Cracks the Code on Transportation Capacity.

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How Omnichannel Retailing Buys into TMS Technology

TMC

The 2015 peak holiday season highlighted changes that are transforming the retail industry. Total eCommerce sales in November and December 2015 are expected to be around $69 billion, a 13% increase on the previous year, reports the Wall Street Journal [1]. Online volumes surged during the holiday period while store traffic declined.

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E-Commerce and LTL: How E-Commerce Benefits LTL Most

GlobalTranz

That doesn’t even count the mountains of products that are shipped back for recycling, repairs or replacement via reverse logistics. The surge of e-commerce generated more than $85 billion in the transportation industry in 2015, explains John D. Take advantage of drop shipping and other shipping models, including intermodal.