Order Management & Fulfillment

ProShip Launches Automated Packing System in U.S.

March 17, 2016

ProShip, Inc. has launched its CVP-500 automated packing system in the U.S.

ShipHawk Offers Platform for Parcel Shipping, Self-Service

March 16, 2016

ShipHawk, a provider of applications for shipping intelligence, has launched a new suite of products to support parcel, freight and home delivery by retailers of all sizes.

TrueCommerce Launches Sales, Warehouse Integration for Sage 300

March 16, 2016

TrueCommerce

TrueCommerce has launched a Web-based application providing advanced sales and warehouse integration for Sage 300 customers.

Checkpoint Unveils Inventory-Control Systems for Retailers, Manufacturers

March 16, 2016

Checkpoint Systems Inc.

Checkpoint Systems Inc., a supplier of merchandise availability systems for the retail industry, has developed two new products for distribution centers.

Jump Technologies Teams With Champion Medical on Medical-Supply Management

March 14, 2016

Jump Technologies Inc.

Jump Technologies Inc. has partnered with Champion Medical Technologies to improve the management of medical supplies and implantable devices.

Profitable Home Delivery - A Prerequisite in Omnichannel World

March 11, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Too many retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers are in a race to the bottom, when it comes to what they charge for shipping. This is not sustainable over the long run. Those that create their own granular, real-time intelligence about where they hold inventory, understand total fulfillment costs, and have the ability to dynamically steer customers to the most profitable options, will be able to satisfy and attract customers, while creating profitable order deliveries. - Bill McBeath, Chief Research Officer, ChainLink Research

Big Data Has Been Missing From Logistics - But Not Anymore

March 10, 2016

Logistics Viewpoints

Big Data has led to a discussion of predictive analytics in supply chain management. I'm not sure we have a good understanding in the field of how predictive analytics differs from forecasting.

Let's Just Call E-commerce - Commerce

March 7, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Retail continues its massive digital evolution; we no longer should look at e-commerce as a separate activity for retailers. Consumers are only concerned about commerce. The lines between different retail channels have blurred, consumers expect retailers to service their demands and needs regardless of which path they decide to leverage with the retailers. Retailers' supply chains must keep pace with these digital changes. -- Guy F. Courtin, Vice President & Principal Analyst, Constellation Research

Innovating to Meet Needs of Retiring Baby Boomers

March 7, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: The highly competitive pharmaceutical industry is innovating rapidly to meet the changing needs of an aging U.S. population. More than 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day, a pattern that will continue for at least 14 years and equating to over 50 million by the year 2029. As such, how and where consumers obtain and receive pharmaceuticals will change, and logistics will be a driving force behind these movements. -- Kim McQuilken, Chief Operating Officer, Spend Management Experts

Click and Collect: Opening the Door to Competitive Advantage

March 7, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Retailers are seeing new opportunities afforded by omnichannel commerce to leverage brick-and-mortar assets as more than just nodes in the distribution network. They are taking advantage of customers' desires for low or no shipping costs to drive additional in-store spend and seamless returns that make customers happy and ease the burden on distribution. -- Rob Dold, Retail Industry Leader, Fortna Inc.

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.