Supply Chain Capacity Tightening Up Again
With ocean freight capacity shrinking, rates rising, and more bookings rejected, supply chain issues many had hoped were in the past are now resurfacing.
Container Capacity Tightens, Shippers Weigh Diverting to West Coast
Tightening capacity, rising container rates, and concerns over East Coast port labor issues causing volume diversion westward top this week’s news.
Omnichannel Excellence: Integrating Retail Fulfillment Channels
We consumers have been conditioned to expect convenience, simplicity, and immediacy. You search, you browse, you click, and it shows up in a couple of days. This heightened CX expectation drives everything.
Markers Pointing to Growth in Logistics, Global Trade, eCommerce
June is awash with positive indicators in global trade, eCommerce, and logistics, based on surveys and indices showing growth in different sectors.
From Warehouse to Doorstep: Navigating Merchandise Fulfillment Channels
Amazon has … continually raised the bar on customer expectations … So companies are left to figure out the best way to make merchandise fulfillment happen – without a war chest in the billions.
Precision Apparel Packaging: Elevating the Unboxing Experience
The packaging you use for online (apparel) orders needs to be every bit as much a pleasing sensory experience. At the same time, keep an eye on sustainability as it’s top-of-mind for many consumers.
Trade War Looms With China
The U.S. and China are in the opening salvos of a trade war. Elsewhere, flex schedules are a winner for warehouse recruiting. See what else is in the news.
Southern California Warehousing: A Perfect Spot for Importers
Because of its vital role, California has an unmatched supply chain and logistics infrastructure in place to support this flow of trade, in terms of storage and distribution, drayage, rail, highway, air freight, and intermodal services.
Senators’ Proposed Warehouse Safety Bill Opposed By Industry Groups
A warehouse safety proposal from a trio of Democratic senators, with Amazon in the crosshairs, is being opposed by two major industry associations.
The Human Touch in eCommerce Fulfillment: The Role of Dedicated Account Managers
As the world becomes increasingly digital and automated, the personal touch … of dedicated account managers makes a huge difference. They enhance your end customer experience by working with you to streamline order fulfillment processes.
