Unpacking four key shipping challenges

At first glance, shipping seems like a straightforward process. Pick the right product from your inventory, pack it securely, book a shipment with a carrier, label the package and send it to the customer. But there’s much more to shipping than meets the eye. Shipping...

The power of accurate product attributes

Success in today's retail landscape requires retailers to launch products in digital channels and deliver an exceptional experience for customers, wherever they’re shopping. The slightest error in data or a launch delay can send customers running to your competitors....

Three common challenges 3PLs face and how to solve them

As a third-party logistics provider (3PL), you're no stranger to supply chain complexity. Your customers rely on you to help them meet the unique requirements of their customers and selling channels. Here are three strategies to optimize omnichannel fulfillment and...

Solve the item data dilemma

Businesses need accurate, comprehensive item data to thrive in today’s omnichannel environment. If you’re a buying organization (such as a retailer, grocer or distributor), you need item data to determine which products to carry, issue precise orders, streamline...

The true costs of inefficient vendor onboarding

The typical process for onboarding a new vendor or supplier can take weeks, if not months. Though it sounds like a long, annoying process, the truth is that it’s a much bigger issue. Whether you’re a supplier who is complying with retailer requirements, or a retailer...
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