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E-commerce Top Stories

USPS Sees Increase in Revenue but Overall Net Loss in Q2
Despite a strong second quarter, including a $410 million revenue increase, the USPS reported a $1.5 billion loss.
Week in Review: Baltimore Bridge Price Tag, FTC Fines Williams-Sonoma, and More
Take one last look at last week's top stories including robots helping humans in the warehouse, Peleton vs. Flexport, and delivery discontent.
Robots are Enhancing Human Workers, Not Replacing Them
The future is here - and autonomous robots are taking on all the strenuous tasks so humans can focus on the more analytical ones.
Mexico Continues As America’s Top Trade Partner in March
Take a closer look at the Top 15 trade partners for the United States, and why Mexico continues to dominate the top spot.

E-commerce Resources

Ecommerce and Packaging, From All Angles
Top-of-mind CPG concerns around e-commerce packaging are addressed, including package design, sustainability, specialized packaging equipment, and Amazon’s...
Top 7 Retail Distribution Models, Explained
You have products to sell. And customers that want to buy them. But do you know the best...


E-commerce News

Survey Finds Supply Chain Management Systems Key to Customer Journey
A new survey found that 87% of B2B leaders say a supply chain management system is the most important solution to offering a frictionless digital purchasing journey to customers.

Increases in Theft Add to Retail Supply Chain Challenges
A rise in retail theft has put added pressure on supply chains as retailers seek new ways to combat crime.

Report: Majority of Companies Plan Procurement Budget Increases in 2024
Amazon Business’ State of Procurement survey found that 85% of businesses plan to either increase, or maintain their procurement budgets in 2024.

3 Ways to Lower Last-Mile Shipping Costs
Diversification and transparent pricing are among the tips AxleHire CEO Raj Ramanan suggests e-commerce shippers follow this holiday shipping season.

Consumer Experience a Growing Key to E-commerce Success
While free shipping and returns are kings in the e-commerce world, a new Ryder study finds that the customer journey is growing in importance.

How Digital Commerce Can Survive and Thrive in Times of Inflation
According to a recent analysis by the New York Times, inflation is down from its painful peak “but remains uncomfortably rapid.” With rising supply chain and operating costs—plus evolving consumer demands—commerce businesses feel the pressure to adapt. How can you survive and thrive? In this blog post, we’ll explore the impact of inflation on digital commerce. We’ll also discuss a top strategy to help you push through the challenge and come out on top.

Ecommerce and Packaging, From All Angles
Top-of-mind CPG concerns around e-commerce packaging are addressed, including package design, sustainability, specialized packaging equipment, and Amazon’s packaging requirements.

Top 7 Retail Distribution Models, Explained
There are many distribution models out there. And you shouldn’t stick to just one. You likely will need to employ a mix of these strategies to maximize both profits and consumer satisfaction. Remember, what works in one region, brand or channel may not work in another, and your current strategy is likely to shift in the future. You need to be agile. But all of these distribution models have one thing in common: you need the right tech stack...

SnapControl: Introducing the future of warehouse systems connectivity—multiagent orchestration technology
As companies invest in new automation and tools to mitigate labor challenges and make warehouses more efficient, single point integrations can prolong onboarding time and slow growth. Integrating all components to yield the anticipated value is difficult andtime-consuming. Download this paper to learn more about multiagent orchestration.

Expanding Your Retail Horizons and How to Find the Right Fulfillment Services
Fulfillment services have largely been the domain of 3PLs, and needless to say, not all 3PLs are created equal when it comes to eCommerce expertise and omnichannel efficiency, and given the central role a fulfillment partner plays in the customer's journey and overall satisfaction, retailers cannot afford to choose a 3PL that lacks the means to meet their clients' expectations.

Online Sellers Find Excellent Opportunities to Win More Customers this Easter
Organizations must ensure they have the right foundation in place – one that brings together the right technologies, platforms, and data to sail smoothly through peak periods.

Procurement Power: How to Close your ESG Gap…Fast
A conversation with Antwaun Griffin, General Manager for Socially Responsible Purchasing, Amazon Business.

3PL Provider Improves Ecommerce Fulfillment from Multiple WMS Systems with New Data Architecture
One Six Solutions recently helped a third-party logistics company implement a Data Warehouse solution that utilizes a modern cloud data architecture to reduce maintenance overhead as well as allow the client to scale in size as their data needs continue to grow.

Getting Ecommerce Logistics Right: Faster, Leaner, Scalable
GEODIS in partnership with Accenture Interactive has conducted a survey with 200 brands in various industries in Europe and the US, to deeper understand their e-Logistics level of maturity and efficiency.

2023 Commerce Trends – Key Questions Answered
Economic downturns are transformational, often giving rise to new leaders, so to help you come out on top, experts from Pivotree share the top commerce trends for 2023, and best practices to maximize on these opportunities.

A Guide to Amazon Order Management Best Methods
The Amazon order management system guides and controls the order fulfillment process, from the point when the customer places the order to when the order is delivered to the customer, the software simplifies the order fulfillment process by automating it through various methods.

Why Connected Commerce Will End the Reign of Enterprise Resource Planning
Find out in our whitepaper how new connected commerce software integrates order, inventory, and warehouse management to change how brands can approach and scale with software.

E-Commerce Automation for a Post-Pandemic World
Robotic based automation solutions enable the flexibility to effectively manage both seasonal and sustained growth.

Embracing the Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunity
An e2open research report exploring the growth of cross-border e-commerce through consumers’ eyes.

Delivering Seamless Omnichannel Guest Experiences with a Fully Integrated Digital Suite
SAP Commerce, SAP Marketing Cloud, and SAP Customer Data working in concert to seamlessly deliver an omnichannel experience to TGI Fridays guests no matter the device, channel, or source – both online and offline.


Featured Companies

CombineNet
CombineNet, Inc. delivers award-winning best-in-class e-sourcing software solutions through its products CombineNet ASAP® for advanced e-sourcing, CombineNet Spend Analysis, and CombineNet Contract Management. Using these Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based sourcing products, CombineNet customers can rapidly adopt proven solutions for increasing spend…
Webgistix
The Rakuten acquisition of Webgistix in 2013 continued the momentum behind Rakuten Super Logistics, helping to provide warehouse and order fulfillment services to US-based Rakuten.com Shopping merchants while also providing key components to Rakuten globally. Webgistix will continue to empower…
Manhattan Associates
Manhattan Associates is a best-in-class global solutions provider for supply chain leaders- organizations intent on creating enduring market advantages by leveraging their supply chains. We help our customers successfully manage accelerating and fluctuating market demands, as well as master the…
SEKO Logistics
SEKO provides complete Supply Chain Solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. We also lead the industry with innovative and configurable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information and give our growing customer base true supply chain…
Starmount
Starmount software solutions bring the richness of the Web and the power of mobile into the store, where retailers can create more personalized, relevant and dynamic interactions with customers. From mobile selling and cross-channel engagement platforms to digital signage, our…
ProShip
ProShip, Inc. is the most trusted global provider of automated multi-carrier shipping software. ProShip empowers its customers to ship at lightning speeds, stay carrier compliant 24/7/365, and build stronger-than-ever customer revenue streams. With over a decade of enterprise experience in the…
Enjoy Technology
Founded in 2014, ENJOY is the world’s first Personal Commerce platform, built to revolutionize the way people buy and enjoy the world’s best technology products. The central feature of the company is the ENJOY Visit, which is included free…
MonarchFx
MonarchFx is your smarter logistics solution comprised of best-in-class supply chain companies focused on delivering cost-effective, high service level fulfillment solutions to brands and retailers.
Esker
Esker is a global cloud platform built to unlock strategic value for supply chain, finance and customer service professionals, and strengthen collaboration between companies by automating the cash conversion cycle. Esker’s solutions incorporate technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to…
Bitcoin
Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks; managing transactions and the issuing of bitcoins is carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin is open-source; its design is public, nobody owns or controls Bitcoin and everyone…
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Featured Downloads

Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
Download this whitepaper to learn Unified Control System (UCS), designed to orchestrate automated and human workflows across the warehouse, enabling automation technologies...
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
An Inside Look at Dropshipping
Korber Supply Chain’s introduction to the world of dropshipping. While dropshipping is not for every retailer or distributor, it does provide...

C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
C3 Solutions Major Trends for Yard and Dock Management in 2024
What trends you should be focusing on in 2024 depends on how far you are on your yard and dock management journey. This...
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
Packsize on Demand Packing Solution for Furniture and Cabinetry Manufacturers
In this industry guide, we’ll share some of the challenges manufacturers face and how a Right-Sized Packaging On Demand® solution can...
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Streamline Operations with Composable Commerce
Revamp warehouse operations with composable commerce. Say goodbye to legacy systems and hello to modernization.
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