Consumers have jumped on the ecommerce bandwagon, and show no signs of getting off. What was once considered a temporary trend in retail is now the preferred shopping method of many. Even with the re-opening of brick-and-mortar stores, hunger for home delivery has continued to skyrocket. Research estimates that by 2026, 24% of all retail […]
Multi-channel fulfillment involves offering the same product via multiple sales channels. The sales channels may include online and offline platforms, such as your website, mobile app, social media, brick-and-mortar outlets, and third-party stores. Multi-channel fulfillment offers many benefits, such as boosted sales, improved order fulfillment, and an enhanced customer experience. However, you can’t be successful […]
While some predicted the world would return to pre-pandemic shopping (and shipping) conditions, what occurred instead surprised even the most optimistic retailers. Brick-and-mortar shops may have reopened, but the overwhelming trend continues to favor online shopping. According to Statista, ecommerce growth has been significant, with revenue generated by online consumerism forecasted to increase by USD […]
Many modern warehouses utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. However, an ERP isn’t an all-in-one warehouse management tool. If you want complete warehouse management and optimization, we recommend getting the best of both worlds through a WMS ERP integration. In this guide, we’ll explain the differences between an ERP and WMS before diving into how […]
Inaccurate billing is one of the fastest ways to lose clients and damage the reputation of your business. Unfortunately, many third-party logistics (3PL) operations still depend on manual processes as part of their 3PL billing and invoicing process. Manual billing practices tend to have a 10-15% error rate. In the age of competitive warehousing, that […]
Batch picking vs. wave picking arguments are not new, but the conversation is necessary if you want to optimize order picking and fulfillment within your warehouse. Research shows that the average warehouse worker spends 80% of their shift walking in a warehouse. Most of that walking time goes to finding and picking items to fulfill […]
