Retail Logistics – Inbound Logistics

How to prepare for Black Friday: Tool Kit

apalmisano — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:18:34 +0000

Last year, nearly 155 million Americans shopped during Black Friday and retail sales totaled $886.7 billion. Are you ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday orders? To help ecommerce brands prepare, Extensiv has put together a Black Friday/Cyber Monday Tool Kit packed with handy checklists and tips. We even have some tips on how to optimize your warehouse, logistics, operations, and workflow. If you don’t feel ready for Black Friday, download our Tool Kit today!

Not Your Mama’s 3PL

Sachin — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:35:22 +0000

How do you define a 3PL? There are many definitions as to what a 3PL really is, especially as the capabilities of a 3PL have shifted dramatically throughout the years. But the legal definition of a 3PL was hammered down in 2008, defined as a person who solely receives, holds, or otherwise transports a consumer product.

Illuminate Your External Supply Chain: A Digital Transformation Guide for Improved External Collaboration

Sachin — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Consumer packaged goods companies face mounting pressures on all sides, such as retailer demands, supply shortages, and consumer preference shifts. It’s no small feat to juggle these tremendous market forces while managing an external network of manufacturers and packagers. This guide outlines the benefits and rewards of a successful digital transformation strategy and the obstacles encountered along the way.

As E-Commerce Demand Shifts, Omnichannel Brands Take the Lead

Sachin — Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The acceleration of online buying behaviors has altered the face of e-commerce logistics. Brands already optimizing their supply chains before the pandemic were more aligned with their omnichannel consumers and have leapt ahead. With the right approach, you can achieve greater flexibility, personalized support, and enhanced visibility to surpass competitors and create a long-standing competitive advantage. Learn how.

Parcel Cargo Chains Coming of Age

Sachin — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Consumers are shopping from merchants around the globe on their smartphones and other devices at the click of a button. Cargo chains are emerging to facilitate and accelerate cross-border last-mile parcel deliveries. The challenge for retailers and supply chain partners is making them seamless to end consumers. Our latest eBook, “Parcel Cargo Chains Coming of Age,” shines a light on building a solid cargo chain.

Take Command of Demand with Retail Solutions

Sachin — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Consumer purchases used to be limited to what retailers had on their shelves. E-commerce means everything is in stock, and retailers are shifting gears to chase demand. Learn how retailers can optimize their supply chains by working with providers to craft timely forecasts, identify efficiency improvements and modify plans as needed using diverse services and technologies

Omnichannel Retailers Delivering from the Endless Aisle

Sachin — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Trying to improve delivery and control the cost of “free shipping,” logistics professionals are implementing omnichannel shipping strategies that deliver from inventory sources closer to their customers, creating an endless aisle. This means a boon for local delivery service providers, and more to manage for shippers. Our latest eBook, “Omnichannel Retailers Delivering from the Endless Aisle,” delivers the ins-and-outs of shipping from the endless aisle.

How Does Your Returns Process Affect Your Retail Business?

Sachin — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

E-commerce has changed the way consumers shop and put a completely new spin on retail. To differentiate themselves in an ever-competitive market, retailers have chosen to focus on making the returns process faster and easier for consumers. But is it working? Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo, sits down with Brian Bourke of SEKO Logistics to talk about the new retail landscape and how to have many happy returns.

An Inside Look at Drop Shipping

Sachin — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Retailers that expand their item assortment can dramatically increase customer satisfaction and sales. Vendor drop shipping enables retailers to easily add and test SKUs – without taking on additional inventory carrying costs. Read our white paper to find out how to develop an optimal vendor drop ship strategy and how to enable ship from vendor – in a matter of months!

The Retailer’s Guide to Vendor Compliance and Reducing Chargebacks

Sachin — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

With increasing demands from retail buyers, this whitepaper is aimed at providing tips and best practices that shippers can utilize to help avoid delivery and compliance mishaps. You’ll learn several key practices that you can put into action immediately to help boost your ability to meet your retail vendor’s compliance requirements. From coordinating warehousing and production to knowing what to ask of your carrier, become empowered to ship retail without the worry of incurring costly chargebacks and fees.