Order Management & Fulfillment

Designing for Uncertainty: A Flexibility-First Approach to Warehouse Automation

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:19:24 -0400

Warehouse automation decisions are often based on assumptions about future volume, labor, SKU mix, workflows, and facility requirements. The challenge is that those assumptions rarely stay fixed over the life of an automation investment.

Their 3PL Dropped Them in 2022 – They Have Grown 15x Since

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As Chagrinovations, a consumer goods invention company, was on the verge of expanding from D2C sales into nationwide retail and marketplace channels, its existing 3PL provider ended the relationship, citing the company’s small size. The transition created an immediate need for a logistics partner capable not only of supporting existing fulfillment operations, but also of scaling alongside an increasingly complex and diverse business.

The Doorstep Decides

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For retail and eCommerce brands, the customer experience doesn’t end at checkout. The delivery experience is often the last impression a brand makes, yet it can also be one of the parts of the customer journey it controls least.

Breaking Down the Warehouse vs. Transportation Divide

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Transportation costs are climbing, putting pressure on companies to find savings wherever they can. But the most obvious place to look is the transportation budget itself, where an organization can negotiate carrier rates, rebid contracts or shift freight to a cheaper service.

The CSCO's Guide to Free-Range AI for Supply Chain

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For today’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, the challenge is no longer simply creating a better plan. It is building an operating model that can continuously sense, reason, adapt, and act as conditions change

Why Isn't AI Speeding Up Your Warehouse?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:35:16 -0400

Microsoft and EPG will explore how practical AI and voice technology can change the way warehouse teams interact with existing IT systems. Discover how organizations can overcome information bottlenecks, reduce reliance on supervisors, and turn existing data into faster decisions and measurable productivity gains.

How GOFO Helped a 3PL to Avoid Disaster in Last-Mile Delivery

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CSCMP and SupplyChainBrain have announced the winner of the 2026 Supply Chain Innovation Award.

How to Prepare for the Collision of Holiday Fulfillment and Returns

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Peak season is no longer a relay race between fulfillment and returns. Increasingly, the two are running simultaneously.

How to Prepare Warehouses for the Next Generation of Automation

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For supply chain leaders, preparing for that future starts with understanding the warehouse they already have.

RFID and Machine Vision Are Having a Moment in Automation

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

RFID has been promising to transform supply chain and warehouse operations for decades. Now, the technology may finally be living up to that promise.

From Automation to Autonomy: How Physical AI is Reshaping Warehouse Operations

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Warehouse managers can plan for a lot of things. They can forecast seasonal demand, optimize inventory levels and redesign workflows to improve efficiency. But what they can't plan for is every unexpected disruption that occurs throughout a normal workday.

From Pick Rate to Production Performance

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A robotic picking system can post an impressive pick rate and still leave your team handling too many exceptions. For fulfillment leaders, the real test is how much of your operation’s picking volume it can handle reliably. And whether that performance holds as products, packaging, and demand change.

Their 3PL Dropped Them in 2022 – They Have Grown 15x Since

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Fulfilled by Staples’ commitment to Chagrinovations’ ever-evolving needs was the difference between a supposedly undersized company not worth adding to a vendor list and a rapidly growing one in high demand.

The Next Supply Chain Bottleneck to Prepare for Going Into the Holiday Season

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Brands that forecast accurately and manufacture sufficient inventory can still underperform if they cannot convert finished goods into channel-ready inventory fast enough.

5 Ways Aftermarket Parts Distributors Improve Uptime, Accuracy, and Scalability with Goods-to-Person Automation

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Aftermarket parts distributors face a unique set of fulfillment challenges. SKU counts continue to grow, demand can change without warning, and customers often need parts quickly to restore critical equipment. At the same time, distributors must maintain accuracy, control costs, and operate with limited labor.

Understanding the Great Supply Chain Reset

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Technology is enabling businesses to model different scenarios, respond faster to disruption and make more informed decisions.

Scalable Fulfillment: How Scentsy Transformed Operations with Dematic

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Scentsy is a global leader in fragrance products. As order volumes increased, SKUs expanded, and warehouse space became limited, manual operations could no longer keep pace. Scentsy partnered with Dematic to implement a future-ready solution combining AutoStore™ empowered by Dematic, intelligent software, and a pick-to-cart system to maximize storage capacity, optimize inventory flow, and accelerate e-commerce fulfillment.

Watch: How Chagrinovations Is Serving All of Its Retail Channels

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A case study with Dan Perella, CEO at Chagrinovations and co-founder and managing director of Brands to Retail, and Chris James, senior director of fulfillment operations at Fulfilled by Staples.

Why RFID Is Becoming a Strategic Advantage in Supply Chain and Logistics

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Supply chains are under increasing pressure to handle higher volumes, tighter delivery expectations, and more complex flows with fewer resources and less tolerance for error. This article explores five key trends shaping the shift from basic operational visibility to measurable business value.

Five Demand-Forecasting Mistakes Supply Chain Leaders Are Rethinking

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For years, supply chain organizations approached demand forecasting by looking backward, with historical sales trends, seasonal cycles and prior purchasing behavior forming the foundation for most planning decisions. But in an environment shaped by geopolitical instability, tariffs and volatile consumer demand, many organizations are realizing that the forecasting models of the past simply can’t keep up with the disruptions of today.

How eGourmet Solutions Scaled Up Cold Chain Fulfillment Through a Partnership With Techdinamics

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For eGourmet Solutions, selecting a technology provider was about more than purchasing software.

How GLS Delivers Superior Speed and Savings: A Rush Order Case Study

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When leading third-party logistics provider Rush Order set out to evaluate alternative domestic shipping solutions, they selected GLS to assess whether a regional delivery network could provide the speed, reliability, and cost savings their clients require.

How 3PLs Can Select the Right WMS for Long-Term Success

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As supply chains become more dynamic, technology-driven, and customer-centric, third-party logistics (3PL) providers face mounting pressure to deliver greater speed, visibility, and operational agility.

Watch: Meeting the Challenge of Cold Storage for a 3PL

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Mark Schuchter, director with United States Cold Storage, describes how his company works with Westfalia Technologies to ensure the quality of chilled and frozen goods.

Amazon Rolls Out End-to-End Supply Chain Service

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:47:20 -0400

The new service includes Amazon's full slate of freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping services.

Amazon Announces Fuel Surcharge for U.S. Sellers

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:46:48 -0400

Amazon further clarified that the surcharge will be applied to fulfillment fees, not on the sale price of items.

Work Design: Closing the Gap Between Humans and Machines

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most industrial workflows were built for either humans or machines; not both.

How Diverse Business Models Are Redefining Supply Chains

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Diverse business models will continue to challenge traditional operating rules and require supply chains that are proactive, agile and resilient.

Box-Intact Fulfillment Is the Next Strategic Shift in Retail Logistics

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Box-intact fulfillment is a strategic shift that redefines what collaboration and efficiency mean in modern retail.

The Future of Retail Omnichannel Fulfillment

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Composable architecture is transforming order-management systems by emphasizing modularity, rapid configurability and API-first architecture.