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Top ECommerce Order Fulfillment Challenges!

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more than the total cost of eCommerce returns in 2016. Statistics and predictions estimate that eCommerce returns or reverse fulfillments will surpass $550 billion by the end of 2020. This is 75.2% Note that these figures don’t include restocking expenses and losses on inventory.

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IKEA’s IWAY Lessons For Procurement!

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It “requires suppliers to act lawfully, and if the laws are inadequate to act responsibly towards people and the environment” (Carlsson, 2016, p. ikea.com 2016) This information is in the very first paragraph of their IWAY Standard , ensuring that there will be no miscommunication of their core principles.

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IKEA’s IWAY Has Lessons For Every Procurement Team!

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It “requires suppliers to act lawfully, and if the laws are inadequate to act responsibly towards people and the environment” (Carlsson, 2016, p. ikea.com 2016). As stated, IWAY is Ikea’s Supplier CoC. What is in the best interest of the Worker? What is in the best interest of the environment?

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7 Pitfalls of Amazon FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon)!

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Q4 of 2016, in particular, created less than ideal press for the company when a British jury found Amazon UK guilty of shipping hazardous materials by air without proper labeling or packaging. Amazon has dozens of warehouses all over the country, and more around the world, so your products may be in your customers’ hands quickly.

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Is AliExpress Safe? A Basic Guide for Importers!

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He started his successful online store in 2016. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on January 20, 2022. Overall, AliExpress is a great resource for finding suppliers for you and your e-commerce business. Dave Chadha. Dave Chadha is a native New Yorker. His free time is mostly spent doing yoga.

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What is the Best E-Commerce Order Fulfillment Service for You? Amazon FBA or 3PL?

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Retail e-commerce sales in the United States are projected to grow at a fast pace in the coming years, going from 322.17 dollars in 2016 to just over 485 billion US dollars in 2021. Admittedly, the e-commerce industry is booming. billion U.S. Why You Need Order Fulfillment Services. Third Party Logistics (3PL / TPL). Customization.

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What are the Supply Chain Impacts of Amazon’s Whole Foods Acquisition?

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Big news out of the grocery retail world as Amazon has announced its acquisition of major organic foods retailer Whole Foods Market – for an eye-popping $13.7 billion sale price that doesn’t look so massive given Amazon’s $136 billion sales volume in 2016.