The meteoric growth of omni-channel is driving major changes in retail logistics operations. Rosy Hill reports from the recent Logistics Manager Summit on how companies are responding
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Online retailer The Hut Group has returned to Yodel, and signed a 12 month rolling contract for its 24-hour, 48-hour and packet delivery services
The development of e-commerce has forced retailers to amend their range of delivery options, reducing charges and focussing on returns, according to iForce’s latest Delivery Options Research
Home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel has implemented Kewill’s Flagship parcel shipping and Netship expense management software, to efficiently handle the several million parcels it despatches each year
B&Q, Travis Perkins and Dixons have signed up as sponsors of a new Novus Logistics and Supply Chain BSc degree, joining companies such as Sainsbury’s and DHL
Multi-channel technology firm mplsystems has released an intelligentDesktop cloud-based agent desktop system, to address the complexity of the omni-channel customer service environment
French sports retailer, Decathlon, has acquired its first UK distribution Centre
Fashion retailer Eram Group has selected Manhattan Enterprise Order Management, Store Inventory & Fulfilment and Warehouse Management systems
The Hut Group, the online retailer and brand owner, has extended its lease on a 110,000 sq ft distribution centre in Warrington
As retail chains write down their store assets and high streets atrophy, home delivery becomes increasingly important in the over-all “cost to serve”. Is the model sustainable or will something have to change?
