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ModCloth and Misen Outsource Omnichannel Fulfillment Operations

Retail TouchPoints

Two digital-first brands, Misen and ModCloth , are partnering with Cart.com to improve their omnichannel fulfillment and logistics operations. fulfillment partner. At Misen, we are always looking for ways to improve our customer experience and optimize our processes,” said Michael Mahoney, CEO of Misen in a statement.

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Staples to Deploy AI-Powered Robotic Picking in Fulfillment Centers

Retail TouchPoints

Staples will install autonomous item-handling robots in its fulfillment centers as part of a multi-year agreement with RightHand Robotics. The solution provider’s RightPick system is powered by advanced hardware, a sensor suite and RightPick AI software designed for a wide range of warehouse tasks. “We

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Ingka Group’s Ikea Stores to Adopt Fulfillment and Store Operations Solution

Retail TouchPoints

Inkga Group, owner and operator of 482 Ikea stores and ecommerce in 31 countries, will adopt a solution from Made4net to power fulfillment centers and store operations worldwide. The deployment follows the purchase of Made4net by Ingka Investments , the group’s investment arm.

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Walmart Acquires Robotics Company to Boost Next-Gen Fulfillment Capabilities

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has entered an agreement to acquire Alert Innovation , a robotics automation company that develops material-handling technology for automating order fulfillment in retail supply chains. Walmart has been working with Alert to customize technology for its market fulfillment centers (MFCs) since 2016. in a blog post.

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How to Evaluate and Optimize Your Shipping and Fulfillment Systems

ecomdash

Learn how to evaluate and optimize your shipping and fulfillment systems as your ecommerce business grows to improve efficiency. The post How to Evaluate and Optimize Your Shipping and Fulfillment Systems appeared first on Ecomdash.

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Harnessing the Potential of Returnless Refunds to Improve Profitability and Customer Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Under ideal circumstances, reducing rampant returns is best accomplished through improving the issues that are most frequently leading to them. While returns can’t always be prevented, they can be leveraged to improve profit margins and even generate revenue.

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8 Ways To Improve Backorder Fulfillment With A Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Pivotree Blog

This is where a warehouse management system (WMS) is critical. Now that we’re clear on the big question — what does backorder mean — it’s time we explore how a warehouse management system (WMS) can benefit your business. Warehouse management system software continuously updates inventory data as items are received, picked, or shipped.