Retailers are constantly looking for innovative methods to enhance supply chain efficiency as competition grows and consumer demand shifts.  Some merchants optimize their supply chain with little changes: a process modification that saves a few hours here and there,...

Communication with consumers is critical for success in an increasingly connected and social-media-savvy society. This is especially true for e-commerce businesses, which lack the immediacy and physical interaction that brick-and-mortar stores give.  As an online...

An e-commerce firm has numerous moving pieces. Keeping track of the myriad aspects that affect the supply chain might be difficult, but it is essential for effective performance.  Ecommerce companies must regularly evaluate their performance across the supply chain in...

With goods continually moving across the supply chain, it can be difficult to keep track of everything – especially if you decide to sell through numerous channels or have inventory in multiple locations.  To properly manage inventory, you must have a robust inventory...

The fast expansion of e-commerce has resulted in equally quick advancements to the purchasing experience. What was once a highlight of the consumer experience is now standard practice for many companies.  As a result, it's predictable that businesses are investing...

Consider the following scenario:  Goods arrive at your warehouse from a supplier, but no one is assigned to place them in storage bins. As a result, it sits in the staging area for a few days. Then someone takes it up at random and places it in a container without...

Inventory is frequently relocated from one location to another as online companies expand to meet demand.  Inventory movement happens across the e-commerce supply chain due to different fulfillment sites and sales channels, especially if you run a multichannel...

The expression "in the pipeline" signifies that something is on its way. This might relate to extra product lines, new smells or colors, or simply stock replenishment in the context of inventory management.  For many firms, the first-mile delivery process (while...

In September 2021, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 589,000 job vacancies in the warehousing and logistics industry.  Despite the high demand, warehouse jobs are now among the most difficult to fill in the country.  There are a few major reasons why...

E-commerce success is strongly reliant on accurate inventory management and a well-organized supply chain. To do this, firms must closely monitor their stock-keeping unit (SKU) to assess inventory levels, make package offers, and establish reorder points. And precise...