Tag Archives: logistics

How Shipping Options Can Affect Online Purchase Conversion

Posted on March 27, 2015 by bermanevansretail

We know that not revealing shipping information until a customer is ready to pay for an item can have a dramatic impact on shopping cart abandonment. But another shipping topic that has not received as much attention relates to how … Continue reading →

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Ace Hardware: Another Same-Day Delivery Strategy

Posted on March 9, 2015 by bermanevansretail

In recent years, companies such as Google and Amazon have stepped up their same-day delivery efforts — believing that this can be a key competitive advantage for firms with an adequate distribution structure to handle same-day deliveries. Ace Hardware is one … Continue reading →

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Upgrading the Distribution Center

Posted on February 25, 2014 by bermanevansretail

For larger retailers, the distribution center is a major focus in the logistics system. Thus, having the best possible distribution center is often a leading goal for such retailers. As Joseph O’Reilly writes for Inbound Logistics: “Every company prioritizes different … Continue reading →

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