5 Supply Chain Trends for 2021: What to Watch
Happy New Year! Somehow, this time last year we skipped an article on 2020 trends. We can't claim any kind of clairvoyance, but it's fair to say that no-one saw what was coming from March... Read More
Logistics Data and Decision-Making: The Importance of Metrics
When it comes to logistics data, it's hard to see how we could work without it. Literally, in the case of Capacity, as it cuts to the core of everything we do and the value... Read More
3 Ways the 2020 Peak Season Will Be Different
It's been a rollercoaster ride for logistics and supply chain professionals this year, even by the dynamic standards of our sector. With physical retail forced into an extended shutdown and online brands scrambling to fill... Read More
3 Characteristics to Help Manage Fulfillment Disruption
Fulfillment disruption is challenging at the best of times, but pandemic restrictions in 2020 have upended every section of the supply chain. As consumer purchasing moved online during periods of quarantine, social distancing, and a lingering... Read More
Fulfillment and Supply Chain Trends to Watch For in 2020
At this time of year, it's not uncommon to see various predictions pop up around what's happening in our industry and expectations for the next twelve months. However, this change of calendar is more consequential... Read More
Where Do FBM and SFP Fit Into the Amazon Order Fulfillment Ecosystem?
Amazon today is a very different business to the online bookstore founded by CEO Jeff Bezos back in 1994. From that relatively small digital niche, the Washington-based company has grown to dominate online retail. The... Read More
FBA vs. 3PL: Notes from the CPG Industry on Which to Choose for Order Fulfillment
The question of FBA vs. 3PL – or Fulfillment by Amazon vs. a third-party fulfillment partner, to be complete – is often skewed by brand recognition. Everyone knows about Amazon's reach and influence by now, so... Read More
How to Increase eCommerce Revenue Without Adding Inventory
Building a successful retail site that customers are aware of and enjoy using might seem like a substantial objective, but it's really just the first piece of the online selling puzzle. The real hurdle comes... Read More
Should I Accept Amazon’s More Frequent Shipping Option?
As we've written before, Amazon is an increasingly pervasive force in our industry. While there are clear advantages to the reach and prevalence of its platform, not everything Amazon does is in the best interests of... Read More