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Want to Cut the Cost of Fast Fulfillment? It All Starts with Inventory Placement

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that delivers pretty much any item to a consumer with science fiction-style immediacy, retailers remain bound by 21 st -century delivery methods. But just because we’re not yet stepping into transporters to beam us where we want to go doesn’t mean technology has no role to play in cutting fulfillment costs.

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Building Loyalty Without Breaking the Bottom Line: the Dual Shipping Dilemma for Ecommerce Merchants

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Online shopping is now easier than ever before, enabling consumers to purchase everything from socks to a dining room table from a computer at their home to a mobile phone in an airport terminal. While this is good news for many ecommerce retailers, it has also become more and more expensive to deliver those goods to customers.

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4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

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Retailers can no longer turn a blind eye to the reality that today’s increasingly online shoppers are savvier than ever and quick to make snap judgements about brands for as little as delayed shipping. Today’s fast-paced world leaves consumers strapped for cash and time.

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Internal Warehouse vs. 3PL: How to Reach the Best Decision for Your Business

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In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. Each option has its benefits and disadvantages.

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What is Order Management? The Enterprise Retailer’s Guide to Processing, Fulfillment, and More

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According to Insider Intelligence, 24% of retail purchases are expected to take place online by 2026. A recent survey found that 73% of consumers have experienced a delivery failure and the top issues cited were late delivery, delivery not arriving when expected, and length of time to make delivery.

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The Complete Guide to Omnichannel Fulfillment for Enterprise Retailers

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According to The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI), which includes key metrics such as shipping prices, delivery times, and backlogs, supply chain stress soared to severely elevated levels from 2020 to 2022. What is Omnichannel Fulfillment? Let’s dive in!

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4 Ways Retailers can Leverage Generative AI to Drive Revenue and Productivity

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trillion in 2026, from $3.3 Automatic price optimization. Inflation and concerns about whether economies around the world are sliding into recession have led to increased price sensitivity among shoppers. Consumers today are continuously looking for the best prices before making a purchase decision.