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Understanding the Profitability of Omnichannel Retail is a Problem

Logistics Viewpoints

As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. As a result of this, the market for omnichannel order management (OOM) systems grew briskly. Then came Covid. Then came Covid.

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Subscription First Fulfillment with Paul Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss subscription first fulfillment. In 2012, after managing advertising campaigns for top-tier brands for many years, Paul and his wife co-founded Bulu Box, a health and wellness subscription box service that provides product samples to customers.

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Fulfilling Big Bulky Small Parcels with Dusty Holcomb

The Logistics of Logistics

Dusty Holcomb and Joe Lynch discuss fulfilling big bulky small parcels. Dusty is the CEO of Red Stag Fulfillment is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. About Dusty Holcomb Dusty Holcomb joined “The Herd” at Red Stag Fulfillment in May 2021. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

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Walmart’s Massive Investment in a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Brett Biggs, an executive vice president at Walmart, summarized the investments by saying the retailer is spending on increased fulfillment capacity, supply chain, automation, and technology. This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. Walmart’s U.S.

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Walgreens’ Digital Commerce Evolution: Microservices to the Rescue

Logistics Viewpoints

And ecommerce and omnichannel fulfillment costs more. The giant retailer was contemplating a full rip and replace of their legacy distributed order management solution – the key solution that supports omnichannel order fulfillment. Walgreens Embraced a Microservices Solution. Walgreens thought twice.

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Outsourcing eCommerce Fulfillment to a 3PL

ModusLink Corporation

Warehouse of wholesale. Logistic, fulfilment order for distribution. Vector Introduction: Understanding the Role of a 3PL in eCommerce Fulfillment Before diving into the benefits of outsourcing, let’s clarify what exactly a 3PL does in the realm of eCommerce fulfillment.

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Channel Free Logistics with Bill Thayer

The Logistics of Logistics

Bill has over 30 years of experience in retail logistics, ecommerce, technology, store operations, and consulting. Using these locations as logistics nodes, the Fillogic team has developed proprietary technology and solutions that create a circular, sustainable, and efficient B2B logistics network.