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Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization for Order-Promising

Logistics Viewpoints

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. Omnichannel refers to the ability of a consumer to get products fulfilled to them in various ways. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. That is changing.

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Understanding the Profitability of Omnichannel Retail is a Problem

Logistics Viewpoints

Rather than just offering consumers the choice of buying online or buying in the store, a retail omnichannel strategy involves a lot more paths to fulfill an order or to process a return. As a result of this, the market for omnichannel order management (OOM) systems grew briskly. Then came Covid. Shipping from the store, and 5.

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Breaking Down the Barriers to New Technologies During Omnichannel Peak Season

GlobalTranz

The omnichannel peak season for 2020 will be an entirely new beast in logistics. The post Breaking Down the Barriers to New Technologies During Omnichannel Peak Season appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. The days of planning for a gradual ramp-up to peak season have vanished.

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5 Success Factors in Effective Omnichannel Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

The post 5 Success Factors in Effective Omnichannel Planning appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Consumers who realized the ease of use of online shopping – choosing items from the warmth of their seat and […].

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What Is an Omnichannel Warehouse?

GlobalTranz

An omnichannel warehouse is different from a traditional warehouse in that it handles incoming orders from online, brick-and-mortar, and all other possible channels. Let’s take a closer look at omnichannel warehouses, why they’re necessary, and how they impact warehouse management and operations.

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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

Logistics Viewpoints

October 14th – 18th 2024 Supply Chain & Logistics News Yesterday, I landed back in the States from my autumn getaway. Song of the week: The post October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Retail Logistics relies on Omnimodal TMS for Omnichannel Customer Service

MercuryGate

How do shippers and LSPs focus on logistics cost management, improve supply chain resilience, and create a truly orchestrated, transparent value chain that enables real-time reactions to avoid supply chain disruption? The answer lies in your transportation management system.