ECommerce is typically seen as a technology business. In reality though, online commerce involves as much physical world logistics management as its offline counterparts. Managing operations is one of the key KPIs that govern the success of eCommerce businesses. This is especially true in modern times where market leaders like Amazon pride themselves on same […]
Logistics
5 Ways to Optimize Warehouse Communications
When it comes to logistics networks, like warehouses, it can be difficult to keep track of all the moving pieces. From inventory management to distribution, a warehouse’s success relies greatly on effective communication. Unfortunately, with many warehouses spanning more than 25,000 square feet, traditional communication methods are no longer applicable. Warehouses previously were less than […]
5 Essential Tips for Effective Logistics Management
Management of logistics is an important process because if one thing goes wrong, it could lead to heavy losses. As such, firms should invest in proper management methods of their supply chains to ensure that operations run smoothly. Here are some essential tips for effective logistics management. Automation Use of manual processes is not only […]
How to Get Logistics Management Right
Every aspiring entrepreneur or struggling business owner has heard about how logistics are the key to success in the modern marketplace. Given the immense complexity of the modern economy, making sure that your products, services, and payments get to where they need to be on time is an imperative part of commercial success. Nevertheless, it […]
Supply Chain Management Sees a Great Future with the Internet of Things
Distribution and Logistics are being vastly affected by the Internet of Things and its ramification. But this is not a new concept of warehouses and distribution centers. The biggest roadblock to implementing the concept has always been the cost and return on investment, ROI. Now, the cost of making and RFID chip is well within […]
Ecommerce and the Courier Business Rising at Astonishing Rates
From Black Friday in the west to Singles Day in the east and let us not forget Cyber Monday, the manifestation of ecommerce within modern society is one that cannot be ignored. Some of the largest corporations in the world Alibaba, Amazon and eBay owe their staggering success to the internet and our addiction to […]
Logical Logistics: How to Get Your Products Where They Need to Be
Logistics is one of those essential business aspects where poor performance can result in a huge waste of profits. Establishing measurable value is critical to sustaining your growth. This can be difficult with rising costs on shipping, materials, and labor. Implementing a strategy of continual improvement helps to offset costs, while the ability to get […]
Don’t Make These 5 Common Inventory Mistakes
Believe it or not, inventory management is one of the most important things in the creation of your product. It is the movement of the inventory from raw materials to finished goods and from items to products that creates the flow of money. But, what if you weren’t managing your inventories well? Here are the […]
Getting Things from Here to There
Since ancient times, people have needed to haul cargo from one place to another. In ancient China, the Silk Road was the main mode of transportation for things like silk, dishes and pottery, grapes, woolen goods and rugs, military equipment, and camels. Yes, they both traded camels and used camels to transport goods. Trade operated […]
How Inventory Management Software Can Ensure You Don’t Overstock for Ecommerce
When clients demand services through multiple channels, order promising, monitoring and fulfillment can be complex and intensive. Multiple channels can often mean clients ordering over the web, phone, fax or email and in some cases differing people deal with these calls within an organization.
