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Understanding the Profitability of Omnichannel Retail is a Problem

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Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return. As a result of this, the market for omnichannel order management (OOM) systems grew briskly. Then came Covid.

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E-Commerce Shipping: Why Shippers Are Mastering E-Commerce to Go Omnichannel

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The answer lies in developing omnichannel experiences for customers, unifying the online and brick-and-mortar experience into a seamless shopping journey. Unfortunately, shippers may overlook the biggest obstacle to omnichannel, developing effective e-commerce shipping practices. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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What Is an Omnichannel Warehouse?

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An omnichannel warehouse is different from a traditional warehouse in that it handles incoming orders from online, brick-and-mortar, and all other possible channels. Let’s take a closer look at omnichannel warehouses, why they’re necessary, and how they impact warehouse management and operations.

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Omnichannel Vs. Multichannel Supply Chain: What’s the Difference?

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In supply chains, omnichannel solutions are often used interchangeably with multichannel solutions. However, understanding the elements of omnichannel vs. multichannel supply chain is essential to maximizing profit margins in a tightening economy. Product purchased online can only be shipped to a consumer’s address.

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Manhattan Associates Joins a Select Group of SCM Software Vendors in the Billion Dollar Club

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Manhattan Associates is a leader in two markets, warehouse management systems and omnichannel systems. Manhattans Omnichannel solutions provide an operating platform for digital commerce, retailers, and wholesale businesses. Cubing out is preferable; companies dont like to ship air.

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Less Than Truckload Shipping Trends to Wrap Up 2018

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Shipping rates will continue to soar, and demand for more capacity will push the stretched industry to its breaking point, says Michael Angell of Freight Waves. As consumers take to their favorite retailers, also due in part to the strong economy, volume shipped will increase. Get Your Free Copy Here. Download eBook.

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What Exactly Is Omnichannel 2.0 and How Is It Different?

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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, Omnichannel 2.0