ToolsGroup

APRIL 3, 2023

After four days of retail insights focused on the trends, business models, and technologies that are shaping the future of retail, ShopTalk 2023 has closed a successful and illuminating conference. The industry is definitely back in action after the sluggishness of Covid, and we’re looking forward to seeing retail gain momentum again.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

The Future of 3rd Party Fulfillment with Andy Lloyd. Andy Lloyd and Joe Lynch discuss the future of 3rd party fulfillment. In his role at NetSuite, Lloyd led both digital marketing, e-commerce, and retail vertical teams both from a product and new business perspective. Key Takeaways: The Future of 3rd Party Fulfillment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Rick founded RMW Commerce Consulting , a boutique ecommerce consultancy that supports investors and management teams incubating and growing digital businesses online – both direct-to-consumer and B2B. Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss DTC Logistics innovation. About Rick Watson. About RMW Commerce Consulting.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 25, 2022

In a bold move which bore resemblance to the fighting spirit of the retail industry as a whole these past two years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2022 went ahead as planned in New York City despite rising COVID cases and reduced attendance. Here’s a look at four mega- themes from NRF 2022 sessions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

About Paul Brashier Paul Brashier has been an industry leader in the sales and logistics industry for over 20 years, working for such companies as Schneider National, Coors Brewing, and Coca-Cola. ITS Logistics offers a wide range of services, including transportation management, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

The Blurred Lines Between Retail and DTC with Guy Courtin. Guy Courtin and Joe Lynch discuss the blurred lines between retail and DTC. Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal of Retail at Tecsys, a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth. Evolution of retail.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2021

Rethinking Fulfillment with Guy Courtin. Guy Courtin and Joe Lynch discuss rethinking fulfillment in an era of explosive growth in ecommerce and fulfillment services. He brings over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry. Key Takeaways: Rethinking Fulfillment. Fulfillment flexibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2023

Nathan Lugo-Montanez and Joe Lynch discuss 3 reasons to outsource fulfillment. Throughout his career, he has specialized in turnaround and expansion projects for a wide range of industries from startups to Fortune 100 companies. the empty container marketplace.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss Amazon’s retail strategy. Rick founded RMW Commerce Consulting , a boutique ecommerce consultancy that supports investors and management teams incubating and growing digital businesses online – both direct-to-consumer and B2B. About Rick Watson.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2021

Jeremy defines APIs and why they are such a powerful force in ecommerce. Jeremy recently wrote a book called Adapt or Die , a book for small and mid-size retailers that want to compete with the ecommerce giants. TechCrunch, AOL, Fortune, Internet Retailer, and Entrepreneur. About Jeremy Bodenhamer. About ShipHawk.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Improving inventory position can help retailers secure consumer loyalty and capture impulse spending. consumers on their loyalty to and trust of retailers, as well as their reasons for choosing online or in-store shopping. The survey report: How Retailers Win Customer Loyalty in an Omnichannel World tracks the change in U.S.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

Attended by an international audience of over 81,000 visitors, the event highlighted the latest retail innovations and boasted best-practice keynotes and presentations on timely and crucial industry strategies. Here are the three key takeaways on retailers’ minds. Read the blog now to discover insights into peer strategies→ 2.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2022

Doug is a Senior Director of Supply Chain at Walmart , the largest retailer in the world. Doug has held various supply chain roles with the Walmart Private Fleet as well as working Internationally for Walmart in Central America in setting up the Retail Transportation Supply Chain Network for Walmart in several Central American Countries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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ShipBob

MARCH 4, 2024

For ecommerce business owners, the time between checkout and delivery is key to making a great first impression with your customers. But fast shipping times aren’t the only hurdle modern-day ecommerce businesses have to overcome. So, what are ecommerce businesses doing to address these challenges? What is domestic distribution?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Consumers’ appetite for ecommerce and home delivery continued to grow in 2022 but has been tempered by high inflation in the latter half of the year. The key point was that the pandemic converted more consumers to ecommerce and home delivery, especially the 55+ demographic. Despite many calling for U.S. Figure 1: U.S.

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ShipBob

APRIL 15, 2024

In other words, you need to make more money selling your inventory than you spent to acquire, store, and fulfill orders with it. In this post, we’ll cover what GMROI is and why it’s important for your retail inventory management. That’s why you need to closely measure metrics such as gross margin return on investment (GMROI).

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Multichannel Merchant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

to fulfill merchant orders on its TikTok Shops ecommerce platform, creating a good deal of industry buzz based on its rapid growth as a dominant social media and advertising platform , as first reported by Axios. TikTok is looking to create a global logistics infrastructure, including in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Adding to the challenge, demand for warehouse workers continues to grow as companies build new fulfillment centers and expand existing facilities to satisfy the growing volume of direct-to-consumer shipments. government labor statistics, the growth in eCommerce sales is driving a 10 percent annual increase in demand for warehouse labor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A101 is the fifth fastest growing retail company in the world. A101 is the largest retailer in Turkey with over 10,000 company owned stores and 48 regional distribution centers and one E-commerce fulfillment center. Accurate fulfillment requires that Solvoyo also understand a number of replenishment constraints.

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Unleashed

JUNE 22, 2022

If you’re looking at eCommerce fulfilment services, and confused about comparing apples with apples, let our practical guide help steer you towards the right decision for your business. Read more about eCommerce inventory and sales order management What are eCommerce fulfilment services?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Distribution is no longer a backwater of the economy, due in large part to the upheavals brought on by ecommerce. Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. Distribution Disrupted.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Richard is the founder and CEO of Gray Growth Strategies , a consulting company that provides custom-tailored solutions for refrigerated or frozen food fulfillment needs. His primary focus is now helping food & beverage brands both large and small, launch and/ or scale in the fast-paced world of ecommerce. About Richard Gray.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Jeff’s professional career began in accounting and finance roles within the Cable Television, High Speed Data and IPTV industry. The result of OneRail’s centralized view of disparate final mile data enables data-driven optimization, positively impacting the dependability, speed, and cost of final mile fulfillment. About Jeff Flowers.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. The F&B industry added 1.4

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to retailer Walmart’s report of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. The recently completed 2023 holiday fulfillment period, along with 2023 full year performance are now providing added evidence of retail trending in all three dimensions.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Learn the differences between ecommerce distribution centers and fulfillment centers and how the most effective multichannel merchants leverage both to meet consumer expectations for delivery. The Importance of eCommerce Distribution Centers. What Are the Benefits of an eCommerce Distribution Center?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

Key Takeaways from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways form BGSA Conference. Ben is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital , a private equity firm investing in the applied supply chain. About Ben Gordon. Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Learn More About Last-Mile View Final Mile Carriers How 3PLs Help With Ecommerce Logistics Get a Fulfillment Quote from ShipBob Last-mile logistics has always been a hot topic in the world of fulfillment. And now, in 2023, ecommerce sales continue to accelerate. billion between 2023-2027. What is last-mile delivery?

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Read on to learn about: Seasonal Inventory and Its Application Across Industries. Understanding Seasonal Inventory and Its Implications Across Industries. In the retail sector , seasonality plays a pretty visible role. But understanding seasonal inventory is vital, no matter what industry you’re in.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

retailer Target’s recent reporting of Q4 and Fiscal 2024 financial and operational performance. The recently completed 2023 holiday fulfillment period, along with 2023 full year performance are now providing added evidence of retail trending in all three dimensions. Highlights included: Total retail sales revenue decline of 1.7

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ShipBob

JANUARY 3, 2024

Imagine this: your ecommerce business is growing — customers are raving about your products, you plan on adding more products to your catalog, and orders are coming in from all parts of the world. So, which picking systems should ecommerce owners be using in their fulfillment operations? What is piece picking?

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Clear Spider

JULY 11, 2023

Second-only to the winter holidays, back-to-school shopping continues to account for record amounts of spending and remains an essential category for retailers and their suppliers. As we head into the 2023 back-to-school shopping season, retailers need to be prepared to compete, once again, for the attention of their customers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. The shopping season will be here before we know it.That’s why retailers and other shippers are investing in and looking to master last mile delivery.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Three significant industry shifts were i) the need to develop supply chain resilience, ii) address changing customer demand and expectations, and iii) do this through digitalisation and recognising the importance of technology. The wide adoption of digital sales channels also means greater demand for e-fulfilment and delivery options.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Micro-fulfilment is a strategy eCommerce businesses are using to meet customer demand for faster delivery and pick-up times for online purchases. By setting up a smaller, more convenient – and often automated – warehouse to fulfil orders, businesses can cut their fulfilment times significantly.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2023

January 10, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has been recognized as a 2023 Top 3PL Provider by Multichannel Merchant (MCM). Multichannel Merchant released its eighth annual MCM Top 3PLs directory in late December.

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