Order Management & Fulfillment

Kroger Is Amassing a Robot Army to Battle Amazon, Walmart

April 15, 2021

Depending on whom you ask, Kroger is either making a gigantic mistake or solidifying its online future.

ProGlove Introduces Process Analytics Capabilities to Insight Platform

March 25, 2021

ProGlove, a provider of ergonomic wearable technology for industry, has announced the addition of new process analytics capabilities to its ProGlove Insight platform.

Oracle Announces Updates to Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing Solution

March 25, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Oracle, a global database management company, has recently announce enhancements to its Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing platform.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Walmart Embraces a Local Fulfillment Model for Grocery

March 2, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Walmart recently unveiled a new strategy to implement local fulfillment centers for handling e-commerce grocery orders within its physical stores.

Smaller E-Tailers Weigh Pros and Cons of Fulfillment by Amazon

March 1, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Amazon.com, Inc.’s nationwide network of giant fulfillment centers offers sellers an unmatched resource for processing and shipping e-commerce orders to buyers. But it’s not the only game in town.

VIDEO

Watch: The Coming of Automated Vehicles in Industrial Environments

February 28, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A discussion about the evolution and use of automated vehicles (AVs) in warehouses and other industrial settings, with two attorneys in the Automated and Connected Vehicles Group of O’Melveny & Myers LLP: partner and group leader Melody Drummond Hansen, and counsel Jason Orr.

How Retail Has Adapted to COVID-19 and the Rise of E-Commerce

February 28, 2021

Deborah Marotta, SCB Contributor

Curbside pickup, "insourced" delivery and full-time dark stores are here to stay.

Flexport Launches Order Management Solution

February 17, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Flexport, a technology company specializing in global trade, has announced the launch of Flexport Order Management, a Flexport Platform solution that enables consignees and their suppliers to plan, collaborate, validate and optimize their supply chains.

How to Boost Fulfillment With Less Inventory

February 7, 2021

David Barton, SCB Contributor

Supply-chain leaders everywhere are redefining what it means to achieve "resilience" — and stockpiling is not the answer.

Shaping Up Last Mile Delivery to Surpass Customer Expectations: NordicTrack Solution Showcase

February 1, 2021

Ryder

NordicTrack partnered with Ryder Last Mile to shape up in-home delivery of its exercise equipment and increase customer satisfaction.

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.