Navigating the Complexities of Micro-Fulfillment Navigating the Complexities of Micro-Fulfillment Supply chain uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer expectations are driving logistics leaders to adapt their distribution networks. The last few years have seen the rapid transition to eCommerce, omni-channel, and hyperlocal fulfillment. Customers want delivery flexibility, often same day, and high availability of products. […]

Driving operational excellence in the warehouse (Best Practice Guide) It’s easy for organizations to take their warehouse operations for granted, often overlooking the functional importance of warehouses and their direct impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty. In fact, many organizations view warehouse operations simply as cost centers because of the labor requirements, equipment management, and […]

Best Practice Guide: The Urgency to Digitize Documents, Data and Capital for Innovative Supply Chain Finance and Scalability When global disruption from COVID-19 first struck in early 2020, businesses everywhere moved into survival mode, particularly through multiple capital preservation strategies. Billions of dollars are tied up in supply chain inventory worldwide. When retailers and manufacturers […]

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations As the supply chain becomes more complex, it’s crucial to find a managed logistics provider (MLP) with complete capabilities, depth of experience, and technology. The right partner will fully understand your customer needs and provide innovative solutions to stay fresh and competitive. Here are five […]

Augmented Reality Meets the Warehouse Peter Millar, luxury apparel retailer, took a different approach to automating their omni-channel warehouse. They found a way to streamline orders, take 10% load off of their conveyor, dramatically reduce touchpoints, and adapt whenever the business calls for a change. How did they do it? Flexible Automation with LogistiVIEW. Harnessing […]

Five Cs for Optimizing the Post-Purchase Customer Experience Retailers coping with the rapid acceleration of e-commerce have a fantastic opportunity to improve their competitive position using new technological tools for customer engagement. But the challenge of doing so is immense. Free shipping and free returns — both of which take a significant bite out of […]

Best Practice Guide: Five Keys to Creating a Resilient Retail Supply Chain With extreme disruptions to supply chains–from sourcing, to demand, to logistics, and a shifting retail workforce–retailers are being forced to reimagine their business models in order to survive. As the world begins adjusting to a post-pandemic environment, those who are slow to react […]

4 Reasons Why Data Scientists Should Add Mathematical Optimization to Their Analytics Toolbox It has been said that “data is the new oil” — and it’s true that data is indeed a valuable commodity in today’s business world. Most companies have the capability to collect and process huge quantities of data, but few are actually […]

Digital Robots Can Transform Your Supply Chain Management Processes One of the chief benefits of digitization is where it meets robotics in the form of robotic process automation. RPA, also known as software robotics, has the potential to transform daily and ongoing business processes by using automation technologies to mimic back-office tasks of human workers. […]