The character and definition of parcel shipping is undergoing significant change, driven by e-commerce and the demands of the omnichannel, says Ken Fleming, president and chief supply officer of Logistyx.
It’s hard to pin down exactly how many cardboard boxes are pilfered from plain sight around the invented summer buying spree, since customers can report thefts to one of three sources.
For those running an e-commerce business, summertime means preparing for the next peak seasons: Back-to-School, Halloween and the holiday shopping season.
Amazon warehouse workers in Minnesota plan to strike during the online retailer’s summer sales extravaganza, a sign that labor unrest persists even after the company committed to paying all employees at least $15 an hour last year.
E-commerce customers are increasingly demanding same-day service. Justin Cramer, co-founder of ProShip, explains how they're gearing up to make that happen.
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the e-commerce/omnichannel industry — which consists of companies engaged in internet retailing, including those with auxiliary brick-and-mortar stores. Learn how e-commerce/omnichannel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.
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