RIS NewsMore from RIS NewsAll Logistics5 Tips for Moving Beyond the Traditional Warehouse Management SystemFor decades, companies have relied on warehouse management systems (WMS) to control inventory and material handling processes within their warehouses. Historically, retail distribution centers have been built upon plans that included predetermined transportation routes that outlined the number of stores on a route, what product those stores would get and the quantity and configuration of those products. Consequently, distribution centers have had similar designs, process methodologies and IT infrastructures for years. E-commerce has changed the game, though.October 27, 2016All LogisticsNew Grocery Route Optimization Fulfills in 24 Hours, Lancaster Organics ReportsLancaster Farm Fresh Organics (LFFO) has streamlined its previously manual fleet operations to help get product in and out of the warehouse and into the customer's hand in 24 hours or less, said Ben Kreider, the retailer's transportation director. LFFO uses the Descartes Route Planner.October 20, 2016Air CargoDomino's Pizza: Instant Action Is Key to Omnichannel SuccessAs ordering and fulfillment models go, there isn't much more basic a concept than pizza delivery. Pick up the phone, place your order, and a driver brings the pie to your door. Simple, right? Wrong.October 18, 2016Logistics OutsourcingREI's New DC Is 8 Times Faster, Energy Self-Sufficient, Retailer SaysOutdoor apparel retailer REI has designed its new distribution center to be both energy and workflow efficient. The DC, in the Arizona desert, is a net-zero energy facility and will provide to co-op retailer with 20 years of free energy, according to Rick Bingle, REI's vice president of supply chain.October 12, 2016All LogisticsFinish Line Sees Sales Increase After Fixing Supply Chain ShortfallsLast year some well documented supply chain miscues trimmed more than $30m in sales from The Finish Lines' bottom line, and left the retailer with unsold inventory in their DCs and disappointed customers in their stores.October 11, 2016All TechnologyAnalytics, Mobile, Sensors, Beacons, IoT Enable Retailers to Optimize Operations From End to EndThe Internet of Things (IoT) has finally matured to where frictionless retail is becoming real.June 29, 2016Business Strategy AlignmentNike's E-commerce Skyrockets, With Mobile Sales Topping Those From DesktopsNIKE Inc.'s e-commerce business is growing, and the company attributes it to being one of the "world's most engaged brands online."July 6, 2015All TechnologyWith $10Bn Invested, Walmart Becomes Largest IT Spender in the WorldSaying Walmart is the biggest IT investor in retail might raise a few eyebrows, but most people would likely shrug their shoulders and respond with "well that makes sense." But according to the latest research from IDC, Walmart is not only the biggest IT spender in retail but the biggest investor in IT across industries worldwide.April 28, 2015All TechnologyHow To Avoid Mistakes When Using Data To Target Specific Retail CustomersThe IBM Digital Analytics Benchmark showed us that consumers are flocking to their computers and mobile devices to buy, browse and research. This all sounds great but, here is the challenge - at the same time their attention spans are at an all-time low. So, what does this mean for marketers and retailers?April 10, 2015All TechnologyMethods to Enhance Customer Experience Is Continuing Focus of Retailers, Survey FindsAs 2015 approached, rather than speculate what top retailers will focus on, Boston Retail Partners asked them about their priorities in a series of surveys over the past year. The overall theme concentrates on enhancing the customer experience by expanding store technology, improving assortments and offering unified commerce experience.January 7, 2015Previous PagePage 3 of 6Next Page
