Order Management & Fulfillment

The Hard and Soft Savings That Come With Digitally Connected Supply Chains

October 14, 2021

As demand continues to shift to the omnichannel and e-commerce, supply chain strategies must proactively recognize any disruptions that threaten to undermine on-time and in-full (OTIF) order requirements.

Fashion Retailer Halves Fulfillment Time With Omichannel Automation

September 30, 2021

GreyOrange

Challenge: A multinational fast fashion retailer had separate warehouses for in-store and online fulfillment and was looking to implement an omnichannel model. The company needed to cater to inventory sub-classifications and associated business logic in picking; optimize its downstream operations; improve transportation efficiency; and reduce its dependency on a single warehouse management system (WMS).

The retailer relied solely on manual flow from inbound to outbound, and had no existing framework for opening new warehouses.

Distributor Scales Business by Integrating Warehouse Automaton Software

September 27, 2021

Intek

Challenge: A large distributor was rapidly growing its wholesale business and struggling to keep up with order fulfillment. A warehouse software system tied to six sub-systems was inefficient, difficult to maintain, and unable to scale.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Warehouse Scanning System

September 22, 2021

Greg Smith, SCB Contributor

The concept of the barcode — an alphabet made up of thick and thin bars — came into being in the 1950s. Today, it’s hard to imagine a world without it.

Warehouse AI Isn't Hitting Its Potential, Study Says

September 17, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence is a warehouse "game changer," but organizations are struggling to use it optimally, according to a study from Lucas Systems Inc.

Same-Day Ship-From-Store? Five Tips for Faster Delivery

September 6, 2021

Dave Bruno, SCB Contributor

Not surprisingly, the global same-day delivery market is surging.

Automation Innovation: From AI and Analytics to Machine Learning and Robotics, Supply Chains Will Never be the Same Again

August 25, 2021

Gartner

A combination of intensifying customer demands and massively disruptive events such as the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers to embrace innovation at an unprecedented pace.

Four Threats to a Future-Proof Supply Chain, and How to Confront Them

August 22, 2021

Ben Eachus, SCB Contributor

Digital transformation is a key priority for most supply chain leaders, but less than half have a roadmap for the future.

Six Ways to Prepare for Bulky Order Delays

August 15, 2021

Craig Lough, SCB Contributor

Adaptable networks will thrive during the challenges ahead.

Warehousing's Next Challenge Is Teaching Bots to Communicate

August 13, 2021

Florian Pestoni, SCB Contributor

As retailers and logistics companies increasingly automate various tasks using software and hardware from different vendors, a question arises: How will all of the systems work together?

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.