Ship Monk

MARCH 4, 2021

we can talk about a couple of futuristic innovations that are rocking the socks off eCommerce: AR, or augmented reality, and VR, or virtual reality. Of course, there are always exceptions, as was the case with Pokémon Go, which relied on augmented reality to woo millions of fans around the globe. AR and VR: Benefits and Examples.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2021

Although it might be easy to pin these closures solely on the eCommerce piñata, there are other factors that contribute to a store’s decision to shut down, namely: Events outside of our control , such as the economic effects of a global pandemic The shift from a service to an experience-based economy A shrinking middle class Poor management.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Even if you weren’t around for the original moonwalk or the rise and fall of glam metal, it’s impossible to deny that our daily lives have changed forever as we march to the beat of the Digital Age. An invention of particular note was and continues to be eCommerce, or the selling and buying of goods and services online.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

We continuously drive the industry forward with innovation, but our capacity to create tools and technology that make the complex world of ecommerce efficient, cost-effective, and much easier for brands, well, that’s where the heart of our business is.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2021

Take a few deep breaths, and join us for a crash course on eCommerce metrics: what they are, why you need them, and how they can help you “ Stress Less, Grow More.” But First, What Are eCommerce Metrics? In other words, we’re examining eCommerce metrics, which are simply measurements of performance. Let’s continue!

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The digitization of manual drop-flows has become a transformative trend. The modern supply chain landscape, with its complexity, sustainability demands, eCommerce growth, and advanced tech, has made transportation spend optimization essential for growth.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Every fairy godmother needs her magic wand, every knight needs his shining armor, and every eCommerce business owner needs their tools. The digital gadgets that allow for a smooth operation, day in and day out. It’s worthwhile noting that, in the world of eCommerce, the line between marketing and sales is often blurred.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2019

This year alone, Maersk has accelerated its direct-to-shipper strategy, digital forwarders have raised massive rounds (like Flexport’s billion-dollar injection), and platforms for forwarders and carriers – big and small – have continued to pop up almost daily, at least that’s how it seems. Digital Platforms: Threat Or Opportunity?

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2022

In order to keep up with growing eCommerce orders, follow through on the promise of speedy shipping, adapt to the globalization of supply chains, and adjust for labor shortages that can affect all three, 3PL technology is vital. . Continue reading to get the FYI on AMRs, and the benefits they bring to your eCommerce business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

A Digital Supply Chain Transformation. The digital platform VF is transitioning to run their supply chain is SAP’s S4 HANA as the transactional backbone; Blue Yonder is being implemented for assortment planning, allocation, and retail planning; and they are implementing a solution from o9 Solutions for end-to-end supply chain planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

According to Digital Commerce 360 , Amazon accounts for 42 percent of e-commerce. Of course, Amazon is investing heavily in its infrastructure and working toward market share gains, likely in detriment to earnings. The high costs of ecommerce relate to the fulfillment of orders – namely warehouse handling and transportation costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

And of course, Oracle with their investments in Cloud computing, Internet of Things technology, and artificial intelligence can be used to minimize inputs while increasing productivity. Nevertheless, Mr. Ellison presented a fascinating vision centered on how technology can be used to digitally disrupt a 10,000-year-old industry.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 7, 2020

As an eCommerce business owner, it’s safe to say that this holiday season will be unlike anything you’ve experienced thus far, which is why we’re here to prepare you for success — think of us as the CliffsNotes to your cram paper. #1. Let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way: eCommerce, for the most part, is booming.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 10, 2021

The Ecommerce Boom. The growth in ecommerce has been astounding. This, of course, has implications all the way through supply chains. Using a digital representation of parts allows manufacturers to make small changes to digital files quickly… Supply Chain Softwares Hosted on Clouds.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Of course, it hasn’t been smooth sailing for the online retailer either. Adapting to a digital-first era. All of this suggests an undeniable need for brands to invest and put emphasis on future delivery-times, stock replenishment and, ultimately, customer experience as they move forward into the forthcoming ‘digital-first’ era.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Will the huge growth in ecommerce sales continue, or will the numbers fall back to “normal” pre-pandemic levels? Mature ecommerce businesses use every source of data they can get their hands on, from shopping platform analytics to inventory and fulfillment platforms. What does this mean for your ecommerce business?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 30, 2020

While it expects significant falls in its core industrial trucks sector, the fast-moving supply chain solutions arm, driving automation particularly in the ecommerce sector, is strongly up year on year. The post Ecommerce Order Boom Boosts KION Despite Slashed Revenues appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. percent to 5.2

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

Focus on eCommerce. Now, most supply chains – even for SMBs – are ‘going paperless’; that is, they’re digitizing. Focus on eCommerce. But eCommerce is more than just having a website for shoppers to peruse – it includes speedy and reliable order fulfillment. B2B eCommerce transactions are projected to reach $1.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility. COVID of course taught companies the need for agility. Unlike other solutions supporting EDI, the GLN operates in real-time and leverages data from integrations with thousands of connected ERP, ecommerce, telematics systems, data services, and solution partners.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. In an article about online retail that I published at the end of 2019, I highlighted Target’s click-and-mortar retail model, which, even then, was positioning the company as an ecommerce trend-setter. The Dark Store Trend.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 20, 2021

In the digital world, it’s that… and a few other considerations. Regardless of the eCommerce model you fall under or how long you have been in the retail game, a little dash of tried-and-true insight never hurts, and a dash is what we’re here to deliver! Of course, it’s the hardest lessons that are always worth learning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

As semesters unfolded, students saw course syllabi come to life in news headlines. They asked many intelligent questions in light of the times, such as the role of change management in the now-accelerating digital transformation or whether practices like lean would die and ecommerce persist. Do you know where you are going?

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Digital freight matching is growing more valuable as a way to source meaningful capacity Companies and freight managers that have embraced digital technology and automation remain more likely to thrive. Using digital freight matching platforms is the best strategy to secure meaningful and practical capacity. It’s that simple.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Of course, COVID-19 has accelerated this trend, with more consumers working from home and ordering online, while it’s also become easier for sellers to source on Alibaba, import, and then sell on Shopify or Amazon.com. This is why Freightos.com has begun to leverage its data to provide insight for small eCommerce sellers.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 22, 2021

Of course, if you’re an eCommerce business owner, your paths are almost guaranteed to cross, even if you never actually step foot inside a fulfillment center. Of course, there’s no way that Carl can take on the responsibility of peddling his goods across county lines — he’s just one man, and he’s got candy to make.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Ship4wd, Zim’s new digital forwarder. No end to end-to-end. Carriers are intent on stepping out from being an infrastructure layer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

When lockdown triggered a huge surge in ecommerce orders, Pets at Home recognised the importance of upgrading the maintenance and support of its automated warehouse systems by outsourcing to Invar Integration. Pets at Home is the UK’s leading pet care business with over 450 stores and a growing ecommerce channel.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As a pioneer of digitalization, Fives is always one innovation ahead thanks to its ability to anticipate customer needs and the commitment of its passionate and expert employees, including Fabio Sacchi, New Application Director for the GENI-AntTM sorter. What is the thinking behind the GENI-AntTM sorter? “

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

Of course, there is the migration from retail to ecommerce. [17:29] 30:05] Who do you think will be successful among the digital freight brokers? . Many of the digital freight brokers I see don’t have any relationship with shippers, and that makes it really hard. I’m not sold that there’s a use case for it.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

The rapid growth of ecommerce is driving deep changes in logistics, from tightening up trucking capacity to elevating the importance of final-mile delivery processes. With ecommerce booming and a strong economy, trucking capacity is tight and expected to stay tight. Predictive Analytics. Combating Trucking Constraints.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Is your ecommerce business one of those that’s been growing steadily in recent years, and seen an absolute boom since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged? So what do you need to do to prevent high demand from being a double-edged sword and potentially stymieing your ability to compete in the lucrative, but fierce ecommerce marketplace?

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

would put you in the middle 60% of ecommerce stores according to this benchmark. Today we’re going to look at how to calculate ecommerce conversion rates, identify some things that may be turning customers away, and what you can do to improve conversion rates. What is an Ecommerce Conversion Rate? Anywhere between 0.2%

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

He explains why increased use of automation and digital technologies is essential and talks about how he saw the industry developing over the course of 2023, particularly in terms of the way in which e-commerce affects the material handling and logistics business.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 13, 2023

When it comes to ecommerce order fulfillment, two of the most important operational factors are speed and accuracy. The faster your warehouse or 3PL can fill orders (while maintaining accuracy, of course), the more responsive they can be to spikes in order volume, and the easier it will be to scale your ecommerce business.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Uncertainty is all but guaranteed in 2021 – the best course of action is to mitigate whatever risks you can. Digitalization. You’ve probably been hearing of digitalization for a few years at this point. 2020 has proven time and again that we are not living in a perfect world. Now’s the time to mark it “urgent”.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Crowdfunding is the latest and greatest in eCommerce. Of course, in a competitive market , it can be easy to get drowned out. In an extremely competitive digital landscape, speed does matter — even for patient backers who sometimes have to wait until the eleventh hour for their rewards to materialize!

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 13, 2022

This digital transformation helps them greatly increase their competitiveness and chart their own course as an independent ecommerce provider.”.

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