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Our Customers on How Automation Accelerates Their Omnichannel Fulfillment Strategies

6 River Systems

these omnichannel trends put an unprecedented strain on retailers’ worldwide supply chains, not only in terms of increased consumer demand, but execution speed and flexibility. At our annual user’s conference, FLOW 2020, we hosted a live customer panel: Automation to Accelerate your Omnichannel Journey.

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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network

Multichannel Merchant

has significantly expanded its fulfillment network and added automation capabilities through the acquisition of 3PL Whiplash for $480 million, giving it warehouse assets in key markets and ports including Long Beach, CA, Seattle/Tacoma, New York/New Jersey and Savannah, GA. Ryder System Inc.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

In 2015, Hollar established its headquarters outside of Los Angeles, California, choosing a strategic location for its first warehouse — in close proximity to the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach.

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A Complete Guide to Zone Skipping Logistics Strategy

ShipBob

For instance, packages sent to Los Angeles would then get sorted to deliver to cities like Santa Monica or Long Beach. Once the shipment arrives at each sorting hub, the packages are then sorted based on their destination to various regional cities. That’s why many businesses partner with ShipBob.