Order Management & Fulfillment

Three Ways Wearables Boost Supply-Chain Efficiency

January 31, 2020

Kristen Herhold, SCB Contributor

Smart electronic devices in the form of wearables are delivering intriguing possibilities for logistics companies.

It's Time to Change Our Feelings About Robots

January 29, 2020

Helen Atkinson, SCB Contributor

While the debate rages over whether the loss of industrial jobs is caused by offshoring, immigration or automation, the revolutionizing power of robots in the supply chain is becoming undeniable.

Russia’s Google Will Bring You Groceries in Just 15 Minutes

January 28, 2020

Bloomberg

In Moscow, online orders delivered in just 15 minutes by bicycle signal what the future of shopping may hold.

Janam Unveils Rugged Tablet

January 17, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Janam Technologies, a provider of rugged mobile computers that capture data and communicate wirelessly, recently introduced an advanced 8-inch rugged tablet.

Dematic Expands Micro-Fulfillment Application For Retail

January 17, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Intralogistics company Dematic recently announced at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Conference & Expo the expansion of its Dematic Micro-Fulfillment solution for general merchandise and apparel industries.

Amazon Is Its Own Biggest Mailman, Shipping 3.5 Billion Parcels

December 23, 2019

Bloomberg

As Amazon.com works to speed orders to customer doorsteps before Christmas, the e-commerce giant is touting an accomplishment that would have seemed absurd just a few years ago: Amazon is now its own biggest carrier.

Ware2Go Joins Point A’s Supply Chain Innovation Network

December 20, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Ware2Go, an on-demand warehousing network designed to help merchants simplify and streamline their fulfillment processes, recently announced that it has joined Point A’s supply chain innovation network.

VIDEO

Watch: The Economics of 'Eaches'

December 12, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Farewell to the age of economical bulk and pallet distribution. Now it's a question of managing "eaches." Thomas Goldsby, Haslam Chair of Logistics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains the new economics behind this trend.

GreyOrange Launches Fulfillment Operating System Driven by GreyMatter Software Integrated with Ranger Series Mobile Robots

December 11, 2019

GreyOrange, a global software and mobile robotics provider, recently announced the latest release of its Fulfillment Operating System, which integrates GreyMatter software with the company’s series of mobile robots.

Amazon Tests Cheap Warehouses to Make Holiday Shopping Snafu-Free

December 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Amazon.com is gearing up for the online holiday shopping season by fine-tuning its sprawling delivery network to ensure orders get to customers on time.

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.