Order Management & Fulfillment

The Evolution of Strategic Partnerships

December 7, 2017

Ann Drake, Chairman & CEO, DSC Logistics

How Whirlpool Serves Niche Markets and Low-Velocity Products

December 4, 2017

Aesha Browne, Manager Supply & Logistics, Whirlpool Corp.

Yes, Some Customers Are More Equal Than Others

December 4, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the age of analytics and Big Data, all customers are not created equal.

Solving the Problem of 'Too Much Data'

November 29, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

Robot Makers Fill Their War Chests in Fight Against Amazon

November 28, 2017

Bloomberg

A few years ago, Amazon.com Inc. triggered a robot arms race when it purchased a company called Kiva Systems, maker of automated warehouse robots. Now its would-be rivals are landing bigger and bigger cash injections to try to compete with the e-commerce giant.

Is Cash Replacing Inventory As a Hedge Against Supply-Chain Risk?

November 27, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Worried about managing supply-chain risk? All you need is cash.

Q&A: Supply Chain Strategies and Challenges at True Value

November 22, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Every retail company has to cope with the changes mandated by operating in an omnichannel world, and seasonality confronts every one of them with pressures they don't see the rest of the year. But for companies in the retail hardware space, e-commerce and seasonal business peaks carry their own special challenges.

A Look at Supply Chains of the Future

November 21, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Conversations with supply-chain executives about the innovative technologies that are already shaping the way that product is moved to market.

Footwear Manufacturer Increases Fill Rates 10 to 15 Percent With Supplier Collaboration

November 2, 2017

Challenge: An athletic footwear brand needed quicker access to supplier information and share purchase order information with several hundred vendors and factories. Since each order involved vendor collaboration, multiple tasks and the need to work with internal departments and global partners, a formalized PO process and centralized platform was needed to comprehensively track orders and shipments.

Online Shoppers Want Fast Delivery - But Still Aren't Willing to Pay for It

October 30, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

More and more online shoppers want their stuff fast. But the economics of making that happen haven't changed.

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.