Archive for June 2019
The Next-Generation Warehouse Is Built on Data
Today’s supply chains are evolving at a phenomenal rate. The next-generation warehouse will deploy analytics, blockchain, robotics, drones, driverless forklifts, automated storage and retrieval systems, and much more. Each rendition of the next-generation warehouse will build on existing technologies, and these improvements have a common denominator. They all rely on fundamental data principles and the…
Read MoreOmnichannel Requires Fast Warehouse Transformation: Why & How to Do It Right
The growth of omnichannel is subject to hype and fact. Some supply chain leaders and experts argue omnichannel is the improper term to describe the state of warehouse transformation today. Others voice concern over how warehouse transformation could increase costs when not adequately managed. Supply chain leaders need to understand why an omnichannel warehouse requires…
Read MoreE-Commerce and Warehousing: Areas of Focus to Prepare for Fulfillment
As explained by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant, shippers tend to focus on short-term needs and ignore the space requirements for efficient fulfillment. When upgrading or building new spaces, the primary areas of focus are often broken into broad categories, such as labor, consumers, and location. However, detail-oriented areas of focus can provide a better…
Read MoreAs Retailers Eye Last-Mile Strategies, They Launch BOPIS to Neutralize Costs
Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. Although the name invokes the fears of coding and advanced systems, it refers to the process of buying a product online and picking it up in the store, i.e., BOPIS. This concept gives supply chains a non-traditional means of fulfilling…
Read MoreWhat Does an Evolved Distribution Center Established for Omnichannel Success Look Like?
Omnichannel success is a broad topic. Success depends on the ability of your organization to fill orders correctly, avoid unnecessary expenses such as excess inventory, meet customer expectations, and much more. It is essential to understand that distribution centers will always play a vital role in omnichannel success. Unfortunately, the distribution center of your father…
Read More[WHITE PAPER] WMS Questions and Answers You Need to Know
Implementing a WMS improves efficiency and productivity as modern systems enable omnichannel and e-commerce fulfillment. The globalization of supply chain networks and increased demand for cloud-based WMS further this trend. While the third-party logistics (3PL) industry will lead the market, changing subscription models will bring WMS to the hands of small and mid-sized businesses. Those…
Read MoreOmnichannel and Customer Expectations: How Retailers Get Positive Ratings
Customer expectations are evolving, and supply chain leaders need to think about the processes of omnichannel and customer expectations and how a customer’s feedback of their experience with your brand is a way to continually improve processes. Even the best processes on the planet will lack value if a customer decides not to return to…
Read MoreOmnichannel Supply Chain Approach Now the Standard, Not the Retail Hero of the Future
There was a time when an omnichannel supply chain approach was considered the end-all solution for retailers. Unfortunately, the evolving demands of consumers and changing needs across supply chains have changed the narrative, says Seeta Hariharan of Multichannel Merchant. Implementing an omnichannel approach alone is not enough to maintain or achieve a competitive advantage. An…
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