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Why Scaling Delivery Operations Goes Beyond Adding Drivers

Retail TouchPoints

Delivery volumes and expectations for rapid delivery have consistently grown for years, but 2020’s drastic increase in ecommerce demand could not have been predicted. In 2020, online spending represented 21.3% In 2020, online spending represented 21.3% In fact, in Q3 of 2020 alone, almost $1 in $5 spent was online.

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Amazon Pours $1.4 Billion Into Tech Hubs, Expands Phoenix Fulfillment Operations

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon plans to open 11 new sites to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations in metropolitan Phoenix by the end of 2020, creating more than 3,000 full- and part-time jobs. The company’s decision to expand their operations here will create thousands more job opportunities for our citizens.”.

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Innovate And Automate: How To Optimize Fulfillment In The E-Commerce Era

Retail TouchPoints

Similarly, the likes of Walmart and Target provide flexible fulfillment options like “buy online, pick up in-store” (BOPIS) paired with convenient curbside pickup. However, many realize that their current fulfillment operations run too slowly to meet rising expectations. Getting Up To Speed With Creative Strategies. Think Small.

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ShipBob vs Deliverr: Choosing the Best Ecommerce Shipping Option in 2020

Ecommerce Platforms

Love it or hate it, shipping is an essential element to any ecommerce operation, and when done well, it's another opportunity to wow your customers. This is why engaging a reliable fulfillment solution is imperative. ShipBob makes order fulfillment easier for merchants. That's a lot to cover, so let's dive straight in!

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BJ’s Invests in Drop-Ship Fulfillment Program

Retail TouchPoints

BJ’s Wholesale Club will strengthen support for its drop-ship program with online order fulfillment and delivery accuracy solutions from CommerceHub. The solution provider has signed a three-year exclusive agreement with BJ’s, which operates 219 club stores and 150 BJ’s Gas locations in 17 states.

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ShipStation vs ShippingEasy: An Introduction (Oct 2020)

Ecommerce Platforms

Both of these solutions are designed to simplify order fulfilment and delight your customers. These order fulfillment companies help you to keep track of your transactions and figure out when you need to ship products to customers. ShipStation is one of the most popular SaaS order fulfilment tools on the market today.

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Q4 Roundup: Amazon and Target’s Success Spotlights Fulfillment Prowess, Stores or no Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Fulfillment was a key driver during the ecommerce-driven final quarter of 2020. Additionally, store-based fulfillment, when done effectively, can help retailers speed up their delivery times. The health of these four retailers is a strong indicator of retail’s resilience, and their Q4 success bodes well for the industry.