Order-to-Cash (O2C): What It Is and What It Involves
Order-to-Cash (O2C): What It Is and What It Involves When a customer places an order, can you consider it a sale? The truth is that transforming an order into cash involves several essential steps known as the “order-to-cash” (O2C) process. What is Order-to-Cash (O2C)? The order-to-cash cycle refers to the series of business processes […]
The Importance of Product Distribution in eCommerce
In eCommerce, product distribution affects cost efficiency and the speed of delivery, as well as the effectiveness of the supply chain and customer satisfaction.
Warehouse Digitalization – Future Trend or Present Reality?
Warehouse digitalization is no longer a future trend but a current reality transforming eCommerce supply chains.
Split Shipments: Why and When They Are Used
In eCommerce, split shipments or partial deliveries are a common challenge faced by both online retailers and shoppers. However, there are legitimate reasons why this practice is so common.
Labeling in eFulfillment: What It Is and Why It Matters
Proper labeling of products, shelves, containers, and other elements in the warehouse plays a crucial role in managing workflows and improving accuracy.
How to Choose the Right Distribution Partner for Your Business
Choosing a distribution partner is a crucial step in the development of your online business. A proper collaboration can transform how your products reach customers and can positively influence your brand’s perception.
Transforming B2B Fulfillment: How AI and Cobots Navigate Traffic Jams and Roadworks
In B2C fulfillment, the emphasis is on delivery speed, with numerous products and instant payment, while the B2B arena focuses more on predictability, fixed deadlines for management, storage, and delivery, and often on a complex payment system. As in almost any field, Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays an essential role in predictive analysis, which is fundamental for an efficient demand forecast.
The New Era of Logistics: Altexpress and Logystec Join Forces
March 2024 marks a pivotal moment for the eFulfillment and logistics industry, thanks to a strategic move set to redefine the sector’s outlook: the integration of Altexpress with Logystec. Led by Maher Tarazi and Alexandra Turcu, this corporate restructuring not only highlights the union of forces of two leading entities in logistics and eFulfillment but also paves the way for a new era of innovation and excellence.
Why the Location of Your eFulfillment Center Matters More Than You Think
Even if your business doesn’t have a traditional storefront, the location of your eFulfillment center, where you process and dispatch orders, plays an essential role in meeting customer expectations and, ultimately, in the success of your business. Nowadays, consumers expect rapid and efficient delivery, which means one thing: bringing eFulfillment centers closer to urban areas.
Signs You Need a 3PL for Managing and Delivering Orders
As your online business grows, internal order management becomes a significant challenge. Initially, managing and returning orders yourself might seem simple; however, over time, you might wonder if it would be better to outsource these processes instead of handling them yourself. After all, managing and delivering orders isn’t the reason you started your business.