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Sortation Solution for Japanese Fashion Retailer

Logistics Business Magazine

And, with today’s online customers demanding rapid delivery, internet orders are picked within a matter of hours after being placed to ensure the speediest fulfilment time. Furthermore, should the number of orders processed at the Tokyo facility go up additional robots, as well as induction points and divert chutes, can be added as required.

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Enhanced Processes for Spanish 3PL Operator

Logistics Business Magazine

The solution enhances its order process for perfumes and cosmetics products with the aim of boosting sales and strengthening its ability to compete in the long term. The solution went live this past March at Factor 5’s Alovera site northeast of Madrid. Our goal has been twofold with this project.

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Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency

GlobalTranz

These technologies may also include voice-enabled commands and automated order processing. This prevents delays on docks and ensures the timely completion of order processing, packaging, and shipping. Returns are part of warehouse management, and even the best-laid plans for order processing cannot prevent all returns.

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Ecommerce Order Tracking: It’s More Than A Number

Ship Monk

Through the MonkProtect post-purchase suite, each order is also protected against damage, loss, and theft. There should be people on your customer service team assigned to respond to any issues that occur once an order is in transit. Immediately respond to issues. A 3PL like ShipMonk may be your answer.

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7 Easy Steps to Create an Inbound Vendor Routing Guide

GlobalTranz

In addition, include provisions to modify shipment sizes to meet the most cost-effective choice. A defined set of rules should serve as the “checkpoint” in this part of the document, ranging from marking and labeling to back-order processing.

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What is a 3PL? How Third-Party Logistics Providers Benefit eCommerce Brands

Ship Monk

This includes: Matters of inventory management with advanced 3PL software Delivery speed with warehouse locations that bring products closer to customers Fulfillment: Order processing, picking, and packing Optimal shipping costs and options thanks to established relationships with major shipping carriers.

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8 Ways to Improve Ecommerce Order Cycle Time

Ship Monk

Order Cycle Time Formula To compute average order cycle time over a certain time period, use this formula: For example, let’s say your fulfillment center is picking and packing orders 8 hours per day and ships 1,000 orders in a typical day, the order cycle time is: Why is Tracking Order Cycle Time Important?