Daniel Taylor, product manager-routing with Ortec, discusses a new approach to the age-old practice of time-slot booking — both at the e-commerce customer's door and the warehouse dock.

Mobile technology in the supply chain in engaged in a race to meet customer demands for speed and efficiency. In some cases, it might even be outpacing them.

For those running an e-commerce business, summertime means preparing for the next peak seasons: Back-to-School, Halloween and the holiday shopping season.