Order Management & Fulfillment

Growth in Global E-Commerce Logistics May Approach 10 Percent in 2016-2020 Period

February 23, 2016

The global e-commerce logistics market is expected to grow at 9.69 percent through 2020, primarily because of growth in the cross-border e-commerce market, which is expected to increase at a rate of more than 28 percent worldwide.

How Retailers Can Meet the Challenge of Amazon

February 22, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The outsourcing of logistics is supposed to save businesses big money. They pay only for the services they need; they turn over complex operations to a pro, and they get expensive assets off their books. It all makes eminent sense - unless your name is Amazon.com Inc.

Principia Launches Analytical Tool for Building Materials Industry

February 10, 2016

Principia Consulting

Principia Consulting has launched SupplyBuilder, an online data application for the building materials industry.

Esker Releases Mobile App for Purchase Requisition

February 10, 2016

Esker

Esker, a vendor of software for automating document processes, has released Esker Anywhere.

Checkpoint Issues Micro RFID Label for Health and Cosmetics Products

February 3, 2016

Checkpoint Systems Inc.

Checkpoint Systems Inc., a provider of merchandise-availability applications for the retail industry, has developed a Micro RFID (radio frequency identification) label for health, beauty and cosmetics products.

JDA Unveils Retail-Planning Tool; New WMS Capabilities

February 2, 2016

JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA Software Group Inc. has unveiled Retail.me, a new retail-planning application based on the Google Cloud platform, and offered under a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.

Infor Issues SCE Update; Partners With Predictix

February 2, 2016

Infor

Infor has developed version 10.4 of Infor Supply Chain Execution.

'Click and Collect' Beyond Ability of Many Retailers Looking to Compete with Amazon

February 2, 2016

CRM Daily

A "hat trick" refers to scoring three goals in a game. A remarkable feat for most players and certainly worthy of doffing your hat to honor the player. In magic, a hat trick describes the infamous illusion of pulling something out of an empty hat, typically a rabbit.

The Future of Warehouse Management

January 28, 2016

Bob Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

The Top 5 Reasons Your Bottom Line Needs AP Invoice Automation

January 28, 2016

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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.