Cutting-edge industry trends and practical tips to make fulfillment excellence a competitive advantage.
Each and every warehouse is different, from its floor plan and inventory to the software and automation supporting its workflows. But regardless of whether you are a retailer, online merchant or third-party logistics (3PL) provider… small, midsize or enterprise level… or overseeing business-to-business (B2B), direct-to-consumer (DTC) or hybrid operations… the aim remains the same for […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to impact most industries today, and the fulfillment services sector is no exception. In fact, AI has had a major impact on the way retailers, wholesalers, online sellers, and third-party logistics (3PLs) services manage the rise of ecommerce, complex supply chains and competitive order fulfillment. If you oversee business-to-business (B2B), […]
There’s likely not a day that goes by when you don’t see an Amazon delivery van in your neighborhood or an Amazon commercial on TV. Amazon is ubiquitous with online shopping and the growth of ecommerce. You may even feel the “Amazon Effect” in your fulfillment operations, as the demands for next-day and same-day shipping […]
As a reader, you’re about to delve into the intricate processes of warehouse returns management and how its efficacy contributes significantly to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. You’ll discover the core elements of returns management, basic steps of a warehouse returns process, differences between returns management and reverse logistics, and best practices to streamline your […]
When it comes to fulfillment operations, especially high-volume direct-to-consumer fulfillment, accuracy is everything. Relying on manual methods to track inventory and shipments can be costly, with delayed shipments and higher numbers of returned orders creating complexity. Implementing a warehouse barcode scanning system in your operations will improve your efficiency and lower costs across all aspects […]
When it comes to modern ecommerce, third-party logistics (3PLs) have become essential for managing complex supply chains and order fulfillment around the globe. Industry sources report that 90% of Fortune 500 companies now turn to 3PL providers for help carrying out their operations. 3PLs provide make-or-break support for managing the logistics of high-volume order fulfillment—and […]
