Archive for February 2018
How Walmart Just Bested Amazon in the E-Commerce Channel Utilizing an Omnichannel Return Strategy
Amazon has reigned supreme in e-commerce for years, but Walmart is well on its way to making the e-commerce giant a little nervous. Amazon acquired Whole Foods and dropped the price of Prime Pantry through Prime Perks. Amazon began looking into brick-and-mortar storefronts, hoping to capture a new slice of the omnichannel pie. Walmart has…
Read MoreA Look at Successful Warehouse Management System Implementation
Modern warehouse management systems have evolved, enabling real-time inventory management, seamless omnichannel operability, and better cost and risk management. Successful warehouse management system implementation begins and ends with a knowledgeable team, and an understanding of the fundamental characteristics of successful implementation strategies. Warehouse Management System Implementation Symbolizes an Understanding of Operational Requirements Before implementation, your…
Read MoreTop 5 Tips To Optimize Your Warehouse Storage System
Do you have a messy, unorganized warehouse? We know that you are also the victim of the ‘Warehouse Disease’, i.e. even after regularly organizing your warehouse, it turns messy the minute you receive or ship some cargos. Optimising your warehouse storage system to ensure that it stays organized at all times of the month will…
Read MoreRFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?
In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. For many reasons, that transformation did not happen and RFID was put on the industry’s back-burner. More recently, with the rise of interconnected systems, the analytics to derive value from…
Read MoreIs Omnichannel Dead? Of Course Not…However, the Focus Is Now on Customer Experience in Omnichannel
Omnichannel has been a go-to plan for retailers since 2008, but it is changing. Omnichannel, as a word and strategy in retail, is shifting. According to Michael Jones via Forbes, the word, omnichannel, will go away in the coming years as retailers move to become hyper-focused on what customers want, need, and find useful while…
Read MoreWarehouse Management System FAQs Part I: Top Questions About Immediate System Performance
Dozens, if not hundreds, of warehouse management system vendors exist. Comparing and contrasting the differences between the systems is an ideal way to review system features and benefits for your organization. Unfortunately, the time it would take to review all systems in such detail would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and it would erode…
Read MoreA WMS Implementation Checklist Part II
The best-laid plans for warehouse management system (WMS) implementation are likely to fail without a means of accountability. You need a WMS implementation checklist. In Part I of this series, we noted the first four steps to take in preparation for a WMS implementation. Now, it is time to start thinking about the key steps in making implementation successful.…
Read MoreWhat Supply Chain Technology Platforms Integrate With WMS? Part 2
In part one of this two part blog, we shared the first seven types of systems that can be integrated with a modern warehouse management system (WMS). A supply chain systems integrator, like Veridian, can bring these systems together. Without further delay, below are the remaining supply chain technology platforms that integrate with a WMS. Pick-to-Light…
Read MoreThese Advanced Supply Chain Technologies will Solidify the Digital Supply Chain in 2018
The type and capabilities of supply chain technology is expanding, and technology will only grow more important in effective supply chain management in 2018. From the increased demand to data-driven decision-making through the industrial Internet of things (IIoT) to the use of cloud-based technologies, supply chain technology will advance light years in the coming months.…
Read MoreA WMS Implementation Checklist Part I
The decision to move to a new warehouse management system (WMS) or add another system to your warehouse repertoire can save big bucks and improve operational efficiency. This complicated process can have a disastrous effect if it lacks structure, so use a WMS implementation checklist to maintain accountability and cover all your bases. Analyze the…
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