Marketplace Fulfilment

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By Sasha Fedorenko July 22, 2019 - 12:41 pm

Amazon up fast delivery competition with plans to expand logistics network in Ohio

Amazon today announced the scheduled launch of two new robotics fulfilment centres, one in Akron and the other in Rossford, Ohio in their ongoing effort to strengthen their fast delivery promise. The move will see Amazon expanding their logistics network to strategically allocate merchants' stock closer

How to leverage the power of Amazon FBA

Amazon FBA has become one of the most popular methods to fulfil products. It's accelerated, and convenient service fits around customer lifestyles, allowing FBA sellers to stay on top of shoppers' delivery demands. Here is a how-to guide on the leveraging the power of Amazon

Amazon aim to roll out SWA (Shipping with Amazon) at pace in the UK

Having launched Shipping with Amazon - SWA - in the US in Los Angeles last year, before rolling it out across the US, Amazon have turned their attention to SWA in the UK and are now preparing to rapidly expand the service. When Amazon first launched

Packlink to replace eBay delivery powered by Shutl

Following a detailed review of priorities and business structure, eBay has appointed a new service provider, Packlink, to provide reselling shipping labels services for eBay delivery. From the 25th of July Packlink, an established eBay service provider to eBay’s French, Italian and Spanish sites, will

Amazon new Bremen logistics hub to house 277 delivery vans

Amazon have announced the Amazon new Bremen logistics hub with a multi-storey park to house 277 delivery vans in Amazon's ongoing bid to expand their logistics capabilities. The new logistics centre is scheduled to launch this autumn. The new centre, which is located in Bremen, northwest

Zalando sustainability focus puts a spotlight on creative approach to packaging

Zalando sustainability focus is fundamental to the marketplace's success in the next decade as they aim to become the leading platform for 'green' fashion in Europe. Sustainability in ecommerce fashion does not only apply to textiles, but also to how the goods are packaged for

Zalando brands raise concerns on fulfilment model, says UBS report

Zalando brands have raised concerns on the marketplace's fulfilment model which they are more reluctant to use, says a new report 'ZFS Partner Interviews. Downgrade to Sell' by UBS. The study interviewed some of Zalando's top 10 largest stock volume brands in their fulfilment service network

Amazon 75% off storage fee discounts incentive for ‘Prime 1-day shipping’

Amazon US today announced a discounted storage fees incentive for sellers willing to use FBA and hold stock levels according to Amazon's suggested levels which will make the products available to consumers with Prime 1-day shipping. The move highlights Amazon's transition to faster delivery promise in

DHL deploys AR smart glasses to accelerate warehouse operations globally

DHL have rolled-out augmented reality (AR) smart glasses as part of their digitalisation strategy, which aims to accelerate their warehouse fulfilment processes globally. In 2015, the AR-enabled smart glasses saw a successful pilot at DHL ahead of the wider introduction. Following test runs in the USA,