The rise in e-commerce is continuing at a remarkable pace. In 2017, consumers spent $453 billion online, a 16% increase from 2016, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. That’s the highest growth rate since 2011. Naturally, this march of e-commerce impacts the fulfillment processes that need to happen in warehouses and other nodes in distribution …
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In a Transportation Environment where driver shortages and capacity crunches are the norm, a shipper can afford to be picky. By changing your supply chain operations to be a preferred partner for carriers, you can up your chances of securing the available capacity, most desirable routes, and best possible rates on the market today. INTRODUCTION …
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As companies strive to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers in today’s global economy and omni-channel environment, more of them are leveraging mobility solutions to streamline their shipping and distribution operations.
When managers responsible for distribution center operations say they are beginning to take up technologies such as sensors, it’s time to take notice.
