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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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American Eagle Expands Same-Day Delivery with ShopRunner

Multichannel Merchant

During the past year, American Eagle and Aerie have offered free store and curbside pickup, as many retailers quickly stood up the touchless omnichannel tactics when shutdowns started in March of last year. The initial rollout was in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Columbus, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Dallas. in a release.

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

In the US, the company has four main distribution centres (DCs), one of which is located in Jersey City in the state of New Jersey. While automation helps efficiency, the New Jersey DC must rely on good processes and timely information to manage this dynamic ordering and shipping environment.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Körber , an international technology group, has signed an agreement to purchase enVista’s platform of Enspire Commerce omnichannel solutions, including its order management system (OMS), and its freight audit and payment (FAP) service. According to The McCown Report, imports to the top 10 US ports rose 5.9 percent year on year to 2.16

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

6 River Systems

Burlington Coat Factory @Burlington In 2009, Burlington Coat Factory (in partnership with Fortna) transformed its supply chain with new systems and operational processes, optimizing efficiencies and boosting customer service at the company’s Burlington, New Jersey location as part of its 5-year supply chain strategy.