The Chinese New Year (CNY) is often overlooked in the United States, but if your business relies on Chinese shipping and manufacturing, you need to prepare for the upcoming shutdown in China to avoid delays that could be catastrophic to your businesses. Fortunately, this article on the How to Prepare … Read More
What is EDI? A Guide to Understanding Electronic Data Interchange
The retail sector has enjoyed the benefits of EDI for decades. Yet, many brands still use some form of paper-based process for ordering, invoicing, and dispatching. This article has everything you need to upgrade your operation with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technology. What is Electronic Data Interchange Electronic Data Interchange … Read More
What Businesses Most Often Get Wrong During the Holidays
The holidays are here, which means sellers are promoting their holiday sales and customers are eagerly waiting for their orders to arrive. With so much going on during the holidays, eCommerce sellers are more likely than ever to make mistakes. Fortunately, this article has everything you need to avoid costly … Read More
The Dynamic Warehouse: Helping Businesses Of All Sizes
As businesses of all sizes—especially after this year—know, warehousing can often be one of the most inflexible points along the global supply chain. If not building out their own unique warehouses, it is common for businesses to not only enter into long-term warehousing contracts which extend far into the unknown … Read More
Order Fulfillment Vs Supply Chain: What Is The Difference?
If you do not work in logistics then terms like Order Fulfillment and Supply Chain may seem like the same thing. In actuality they are different terms that denote two entirely different functions of the logistics process. What’s the Difference Between Order Fulfillment and Supply Chain The term supply chain … Read More
Fast vs Free Shipping: Which Shipping Options Are Right For Your Business
Not so long ago, you had to pay extra to get your purchased item delivered faster. These days, consumers expect free two-day shipping for just about anything they buy online. But the cost of expedited shipping isn’t gone, it’s simply made up elsewhere. With so many shipping options to choose from, … Read More
How to Improve Food Safety Supply Chain Management
The global food supply chain is tremendous, complex, and heavily regulated. To manage food safety risks effectively, supply chain managers need to understand the challenges they face and the solutions available. From regulatory compliance to managing food safety risks, and avoiding food security fraud, this guide has the information you … Read More
Achieving Competitive Advantage Through Supply Chain Optimization
Supply Chain Optimization (SCM) is an operations strategy that enables an organization to maximize the profitability of their supply chain and improve customer satisfaction. This guide has everything you need to optimize your supply chain and improve your business processes and profitability. What is Supply Chain Optimization The term “Supply … Read More
Lean Supply Chain Management Guide: How to Reduce Lead Times
A lean supply chain is simply a well-designed supply chain that delivers products quickly and efficiently at minimal cost. In that regard, every supply chain should be as lean as possible. In this lean supply chain management guide, you’ll find tips on how to reduce lead times and make your … Read More
Order Fulfillment Strategies: Tips for Improving Order Fulfillment Times
Though the rapid demand for products has somewhat normalized in the later stages of the coronavirus pandemic, speedy delivery times will always be in peak demand. In this eCommerce order fulfillment guide you will find tips for improving order fulfillment times, best practices for faster shipping and the latest technologies to … Read More