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The Order Fulfillment Upheaval – An Omni-Channel Perspective

Logistics Viewpoints

It is no exaggeration to say that the COVID-19 pandemic caused an upheaval in order fulfillment processes. An understanding of these dynamics was the goal of ARC’s survey-based research conducted with DC Velocity earlier this year (see DC Velocity Infographic in June 2021 issue).

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Widespread, Yet Cautious Optimism for 2021: ARC’s Order Fulfillment Research Findings

Logistics Viewpoints

COVID-19 caused a global upheaval in order fulfillment processes throughout 2020. For example, the Delta variant of COVID-19 may cause an increase in infection and disruptions to business in the fall. More than 25 percent of survey respondents stated that they experienced a decrease of order throughput volumes in 2020.

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The 7 Truths of Customer Service in Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Let’s look at my 7 truths of customer service that every business should consider; Most companies don’t truly know their customers’ service needs, though they think they do This often stems from insufficient customer interaction, lack of surveys, and limited performance measurement Even after working with thousands of businesses over (..)

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How cargo survey for refrigerated and frozen cargoes works

Shipping and Freight Resource

This cargo is further divided into goods carried in: Frozen state example meats, fish, and butter, Chilled state example beef, vegetables, cheese, and eggs and. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables. Marine Cargo Survey Practices. Ensure that cargo manifests match what’s being shipped.

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Future-Proof Logistics Warehouses with Flexibility and Throughput

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, flexible systems allow warehouses to shift resources seamlessly between e-commerce and business-to-business (B2B) operations, enabling smooth transitions between high-demand cycles for different clients. Warehouses with high throughput can process orders faster, reduce delays, and ensure timely deliveries.

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Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

In addition, the holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is 26 days—five days shorter than in 2023—potentially creating additional headaches for online vendors and their delivery partners attempting to fulfill a greater volume of orders in less time.

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Shipping Heavy Freight:  Four Functions You Should Ask a Fulfillment Center To Help With

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Once upon a time, most people would have thought twice before ordering furniture, a piece of exercise equipment, or a kitchen appliance online. Today, such heavy freight orders are commonplace.

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