Order Management & Fulfillment

Can You Afford to Offer Same-Day or Next-Day Delivery?

October 16, 2014

You need to understand the requirements around speed of delivery, and the cost. Clients often come with questions like, "My customers want next-day delivery, what is it going to cost me to deliver that?" And the short answer is, "it depends."

Motorola Solutions Unveils Lightweight Two-Way Radio

October 15, 2014

Motorola Solutions Inc.

Motorola Solutions Inc. has developed the MOTOTRBO SL300, a new portable two-way radio with a push-to-talk communications feature.

Manhattan Associates Enhances Order Management App

October 10, 2014

Manhattan Associates Inc.

Manhattan Associates Inc. has added capabilities to its omnichannel Order Management application.

Paula's Choice: A New Fulfillment Partner to Manage Growth

October 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The popular online purveyor of skin care and beauty products undergoes a natural process of maturing. Rapid sales growth dictates that the Seattle-based merchandiser hire an outsourcing partner to handle order-fulfillment duties in the eastern U.S.

Eastman Chemical's New Direction in Procurement

October 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Eastman Chemical wanted to shift its focus from commodity to specialty chemicals. But the change would necessitate a major transformation of the company's supply chain, and a whole new relationship with suppliers. Mike Berry, vice president of global procurement and chief procurement officer, tells how it was accomplished.

Optimizing Your Sourcing and Procurement: Five Simple Rules

October 10, 2014

SciQuest

What Supply Chain Managers Should Know About Channel Data Management

October 9, 2014

Ken Edwards, Vice President of Professional Services, Zyme Solutions

Gaining deep visibility into sales channels and a timely understanding of every detail about product shipments is essential to modern businesses. Granular knowledge – about what items were sold, who sold them, who bought them, where they are now, and whether they’re being returned – gives manufacturers an edge in optimizing the final mile of the supply chain. That information is known as channel data, and the tools used to gather and manage that data are known as channel data management systems, or CDM.

Baby-Products Distributor Uses EDI Solution to Grow Its Business

October 9, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Exclusive distributor of line of baby products describes the birthing of its business, and how an EDI solution enabled it to mature.

Ecommerce to Drive Increase Over Last Year's Total Holiday Season Sales

October 8, 2014

MultiChannel Merchant

Steadily improving economic fundamentals should moderately boost holiday sales in the stores and online this year, according to Deloitte's annual holiday sales forecast.

European Retailers Invest in More Flexible Multi-carrier Delivery Options to Drive Ecommerce Growth

October 3, 2014

Metapack

European retailers are increasingly adopting multi-carrier delivery strategies in response to the growing importance of delivery as the final and most critical mile in the consumer journey, according to a Forrester Research survey conducted for MetaPack Group, which provides ecommerce and multichannel delivery technology to retailers.

Order Management & Fulfillment

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding order fulfillment for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in order fulfillment are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — allowing corporations to stay ahead of competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of order fulfillment solutions in the warehouse.