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Next-gen vending machines: 5 reasons intelligent vending is trending in ecommerce

GetElastic

Using vending machines as hyper-local micro-fulfillment centers for last-mile delivery is perhaps the one use case Amazon hasn’t already patented. While obvious use cases for vending machine fulfillment include meals and grocery, anything that is typically couriered is fair game -- think office supplies, auto parts and other B2B goods.

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Next-gen vending machines: 5 reasons intelligent vending is trending in ecommerce

GetElastic

Using vending machines as hyper-local micro-fulfillment centers for last-mile delivery is perhaps the one use case Amazon hasn’t already patented. While obvious use cases for vending machine fulfillment include meals and grocery, anything that is typically couriered is fair game — think office supplies, auto parts and other B2B goods.

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Next-gen vending machines: 5 reasons intelligent vending is trending in ecommerce

GetElastic

Using vending machines as hyper-local micro-fulfillment centers for last-mile delivery is perhaps the one use case Amazon hasn’t already patented. While obvious use cases for vending machine fulfillment include meals and grocery, anything that is typically couriered is fair game -- think office supplies, auto parts and other B2B goods.

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Next-gen vending machines: 5 reasons intelligent vending is trending in ecommerce

GetElastic

Using vending machines as hyper-local micro-fulfillment centers for last-mile delivery is perhaps the one use case Amazon hasn’t already patented. While obvious use cases for vending machine fulfillment include meals and grocery, anything that is typically couriered is fair game -- think office supplies, auto parts and other B2B goods.

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Next-gen vending machines: 5 reasons intelligent vending is trending in ecommerce

GetElastic

Using vending machines as hyper-local micro-fulfillment centers for last-mile delivery is perhaps the one use case Amazon hasn’t already patented. While obvious use cases for vending machine fulfillment include meals and grocery, anything that is typically couriered is fair game -- think office supplies, auto parts and other B2B goods.

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Backorders: Meaning, Causes, Solutions, and Comparison vs. Out of Stock

Fabric

If customers place an order for a product that is currently unavailable for immediate shipment, typically due to it not being on-hand and in the retailers fulfillment centers, then these orders are classified and called out as “backorder” during the purchase. Let’s dive into the general process and mechanics of backorders: 1.

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Ship-to-Store Breaks Down the Barrier Between Physical and eCommerce Retail

ESW

Ship-to-store is not exactly a new phenomenon in eCommerce. Walmart chose to build its Pickup Today program instead of expanding free shipping options way back in 2011. Is ship-to-store still relevant as online shopping and digitally native brands become increasingly popular? Ship-to-Store as a Bridge for Big Brands.