Mr DIY Launches 1st Robotic E-commerce Warehouse
Malaysia’s home improvement retailer Mr DIY has launched an e-commerce warehouse that features robots. The robotic e-commerce warehouse in Seri Kembangan, Selangor is the result of an investment of up to US$1.22 million (RM5 million) by Mr DIY Group to design and build a warehouse system that aims to boost the speed of its online […]
How automated fulfillment is changing E-commerce around the world
What is Order Fulfillment? The fulfillment service is defined as the process from when the goods are entered into the warehouse until received by the buyer. The fulfillment process consists of multiple logistics procedures from importing, warehousing to order processing, packaging and shipping. The e-commerce revolution has spurred the development of related services such as […]
Amazon’s Multichannel Automated Fulfillment process
The Multi-channel Fulfillment (MCF) service by Amazon provides fulfillment service for sellers outside the Amazon website. To put it simply, when selling on a different channel, you can send part or all of your inventory to Amazon’s Fulfillment Centers for assistance in handling, packing, and shipping. The MCF format is suitable for sellers who want […]
How JD.com stays on top of the E-commerce game in 2020
Originally an e-shop focusing on 3C products (computers, communications and consumer electronics) in urban areas since the 2000s, JD.com (also known as Jingdong) has grown to one of the largest retailers in China. In the first quarter of 2020, JD.com collected US$20.6 billion in net revenue, representing a 20.7% increase from last year’s period. The […]
Understand the importance of reverse logistics in your supply chain
What is reverse logistics? The rise of E-commerce in recent years has led to an unprecedented record of orders. Naturally, there is another increasing statistics that supply chain management has to pay attention to: returned orders. With a rough estimation that 30% of placed orders will be returned, businesses can lose a huge chunk of […]
Inventory management: Benefits and common methods
Benefits of inventory management With the booming of e-commerce, the multi-channel sales model is the current trend nowadays. However, this is also a challenge for businesses in this era to synchronize and update inventory accurately, while their products are being sold in many different channels. Effective inventory management is one of the important factors for […]
E-commerce opportunities in Indonesia
President Joko Widodo saw the opportunity in electronic business or e-commerce businesses in Indonesia is still very large. One of the indicators was a joint research report issued two months ago by Google and Temasek Singapore on the development of digital economy in the Southeast Asian region. It was revealed by President Joko Widodo while attending […]
Which one is the best warehouse management strategy: FIFO, FEFO or LIFO?
In most cases, the strategy will be chosen depending on the product you are warehousing since each strategy comes with different advantages.
E-commerce strategies in Malaysia: Cross-border Shipping or Local Distribution?
Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. Depending on your business’s needs and demands in Malaysia market, one or another might be a perfect fit for you.
Products that require cool storage warehousing
For certain product categories, storing at a low temperature is necessary to keep them in the best conditions.
Key factors of E-commerce logistics in Vietnam
Different from other sales channels, E-commerce logistics is something businesses should really get into before selling to Vietnam.
Warehousing vs Fulfillment: Which logistics solution is right for your business?
Third-party logistics, or 3PL for short, is a business specialized in providing outsourced logistics services. By integrating a 3PL into your company’s supply chain, you can optimize the logistics operation choosing from various fulfillment methods that the 3PL offers. 3PL usually offers services such as warehousing, order fulfillment, delivery, etc. So, how exactly can a […]
When third-party logistics is right for your business
What is third-party logistics? Third-party logistics (3PL) are companies that offer outsourced logistics and supply chain management to other companies. 3PL companies can provide a single service like delivery or warehousing; or a complete service system. Types of 3PL services Transportation: Mainly focus on delivering your product, locally or internationally. Warehousing: Store and manage your […]
Shocking numbers from the logistics industry
The information in the infographic is drawn from Mr. Nguyen Nhu Binh’s speech in Vietnam Blockchain Summit Conference 2018. Mr. Nguyen Nhu Binh is the Vice Director of Infomation Center, Vietnam Post. Figure out the most suitable logistics solution for you with Boxme! Boxme is the premier cross-border e-Commerce fulfillment network in Southeast Asia, enabling world-wide […]
Third Party Logistics Companies – Everything You Need to Know about the Business’s Most Efficient Solution Providers (PART II)
– Third Party Logistics Companies – To help you get started, here’s everything you need to know about the history, types, advantages, disadvantages, and – of course – the selection of a suitable partner among third party logistics companies. ->> See also: Third Party Logistics Companies – Everything You Need to Know about the Business’s […]