Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Google the term “omnichannel” and you are likely to find as many articles about the challenges associated with omnichannel fulfillment as you are about the importance of omnichannel operations for the future of retail. Fulfillment is the back half of the omnichannel operations story. Challenge 1. Efficiency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

Karl Siebrecht and Joe Lynch discuss flexible warehousing, which is exactly what Karl and the Flexe team provides to their customers. Karl is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flexe , a company that solves the hardest omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Even consumers find making online returns a pain, having to repack, print shipping labels for and drop off unwanted online purchases. Returns are costly even before the shipping process is accounted for, costing retailers on average $10 – $20 per return. Who pays the price? Moving Forward: Reverse Logistics Technology.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 13, 2018

Second, it streamlines distribution, often eliminating the cost of shipping, and getting orders in consumers’ hands more quickly. The so-called omnichannel solution envisions those outlets operating both as familiar sites for merchandise display and as fulfillment nodes for online sales. Competing in the omnichannel environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2023

However, AI’s inability to solve the very limited problem of ensuring that inventory is located in the right place in a warehouse suggests that planners don’t have to worry too much about job security. For fulfillment to be efficient, a warehouse needs the right inventory located in the right slots in a warehouse.

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Cognira

MARCH 9, 2022

Out with the old in with omnichannel fulfillment. Instead, retailers need to invest in an omnichannel fulfillment strategy to stay ahead of their competition. Discover how an omnichannel fulfillment strategy is changing the game for retailers. Discover how an omnichannel fulfillment strategy is changing the game for retailers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

A First-Hand Look at Berkshire Grey’s Warehouse Robotic Solutions ; Clint Reiser. The Boston area is a hub for warehouse robotics companies. Living and working in this area provides me with the opportunity to schedule site visits at many of these innovative firms. Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues ; Chris Cunnane.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Good warehouse management relies heavily on visibility and coordination as well as strategic planning. To make this happen, businesses need to take advantage of technology solutions that allow them to seamlessly share data, communicate, and execute different warehousing tasks. What is warehouse technology? Let’s get started.

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Stord

JULY 7, 2023

Atlanta, GA, July 6, 2023 – Stord , a leader in fulfillment services and technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, has been recognized by SupplyTech Breakthrough as the 3PL Platform of the Year.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2016

Cloud-based applications that manage e-commerce and enterprise resource planning (ERP) have lowered the barrier to entry for small- to medium-sized companies, and fueled an explosion of innovative products and high growth organizations. Omnichannel Shakes up the Warehouse. Poor Integration Leaves Gaps in Automation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

Over the last year, huge strides were made in machine-to-machine connectivity, as foreseen by our predictions, ranging from the greater use of automated identification and data capture (AIDC) and stronger resolve for more omnichannel logistics solutions. Customers Pushed For More OmniChannel Logistics Solutions, and They Got It.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2018

Today, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of individual warehouse management systems ( WMSs ) available, but how do you reap the real-world features within this innovative type of supply chain management systems? Shacklett of TechTarget , consider the size, set up and number of warehouses in your supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Combined with omnichannel offerings like buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup, two-hour and same-day delivery round out a suite of order fulfillment services even Amazon cannot match. Inventory location and availability (from warehouse management software). Carrier delivery status (visibility/performance).

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Omnichannel is a term frequently used in today’s modern supply chain management. Omnichannel capability is associated with getting product to the customer in any possible fashion, that is convenient for the customer. Supply chain leaders need to understand omnichannel 2.0 What Exactly Is Omnichannel 2.0,

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short. Supply chain leaders need to understand why logistics fundamentals will continue to shape e-commerce shipping strategy. What’s Wrong With E-Commerce Shipping Practices? Digitize your fulfillment centers.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The retail space is experiencing substantial changes, lately, that can be attributed to the breakthrough technological advancements and innovations. Today’s Gen-Z customers being highly tech-savvy are relying on an omnichannel retailing approach. Warehouse Management System Overview.

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Stord

JULY 11, 2023

Snackpass will use Stord’s OMS to orchestrate and track orders for its suite of hardware products, and Stord’s WMS to manage operations within its warehouses. Snackpass also uses Stord’s warehouse management system, Stord One Warehouse , to achieve greater efficiency and productivity in its fulfillment facilities.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. Online and mobile innovations are at the heart of increased traceability and visibility, and products must be delivered at break-neck speeds. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. Sustainable Warehousing. Although often overlooked, warehouses and storage centers use huge amounts of energy in supply chains. Where the warehouse is located is also important. trillion by 2025.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2019

For companies to meet the rising demand for direct-to-consumer orders, MHE offerings must become more innovative. As the Amazon Effect continues to inspire innovations in the industry and elevate supply chain standards, the competitive landscape also requires organizations to be more flexible. 2 The shift to a hybrid omnichannel model.

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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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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

To resolve these challenges, retain their competitive edge, grow their consumer base and operational savings, business owners are rethinking logistics processes and leveraging innovative solutions to bring their e-commerce and retail operations into the digital age. Investing in inventory and warehouse management solutions.

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FLEXE

JANUARY 25, 2018

Omnichannel has been a buzzword for years. In the coming years, omnichannel will mean a lot more than having a physical retail and online presence. Initially, the focus on omnichannel surrounded legacy brick-and-mortar retailers establishing an online presence. Omnichannel is complicated. Free shipping.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

Innovation in the warehouse: Markus Kückelhaus of DHL trend research, in two separate panels gave very compelling presentations on the innovation DHL is driving in the warehouse. Through the pilots that DHL conducted, AR is showing tremendous productivity gains in the warehouse such as a 25% gain in picking productivity.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, data integrity is vital.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

If you could tell a warehouse manager back in 1980 that someday robots would be working alongside humans in the racks, or that individual items could be tracked and traced in real time, they would have laughed it off as science fiction. Every day, innovations that weren’t even conceivable a decade ago are used without a second thought.

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. Download WhitePaper.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

Is deploying warehouse robotics to automate piece picking for fulfillment operations at an inflection point? Using warehouse robotics to improve today’s fulfillment industry is not at a simple inflection point. Leading companies such as DHL are establishing customer-facing innovation centers. Rick Faulk, CEO Locus Robotics.

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FLEXE

APRIL 12, 2017

Struggling to create a seamless omnichannel experience and boost online sales has been on the agenda. Retailers, of every shape and size, are faced with the threat: “Innovate or die.”. In fact, in a recent Baymard Institute survey, 61% of shoppers cite unexpected costs and shipping fees as a reason they’ll abandon a purchase.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2024

The company’s cloud-based OmniFlow software provides brands with the real-time visibility and insights needed to orchestrate and optimize omnichannel fulfillment, from any location to any end customer. About Flowspace Flowspace is the software platform and distribution network powering independent fulfillment.

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

Innovations like Amazon Key build last-mile logistics around one pillar — the customer's convenience. Amazon now uses drones for shipping. To sum it up: logistics is no longer simply a basic aspect of business; it is now an exciting and dynamic field with huge potential for business-changing innovations.

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FLEXE

JANUARY 29, 2016

episode</a>, I outlined three significant supply-chain trends that will drive changes in our industry over the coming year: 1) The current logistics tech revolution, 2) The rise of the dynamic warehouse network and 3) The strategic shift from warehouse-as-a-cost-center to warehouse-as-a-revenue-generator.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2018

That doesn’t even count the mountains of products that are shipped back for recycling, repairs or replacement via reverse logistics. Shippers need to understand the impact of e-commerce on shipping and how e-commerce and LTL team up to provide even stronger profitability than any other mode. trillion by 2020.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Warehouse Control Systems (WCS). Warehouse Execution Systems (WES). Warehouse Management Systems. Warehouse Control Systems. Warehouse Execution Systems.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2021

To this extent, logistics and shipping represent the final and essential factor in the equation for e-commerce success.” The growing e-commerce trend also demonstrates the importance of omnichannel retail strategies. ” In other words, logistics providers need to continue to innovate. .” Are you ready?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

link] The Importance of Adapting Supply Chains and Omnichannel Supply Chain Customers now anticipate a smooth experience across channels like online marketplaces, social media platforms, or physical stores. Having clear visibility into inventory is critical for omnichannel fulfilment. billion operational IoT devices by 2030.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Warehousing and storage. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) Designing systems and innovations that solve problems of today’s shippers.

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