Vanderlande helps retailers evaluate their omni-channel distribution options
In overviewing the capabilities required to support the explosive—and certain to continue—growth of e-commerce to 2025 (and beyond), the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics discusses the need for retailers to develop omni-channel distribution facilities.
Omni-channel refers to consolidating into one the separate distribution centers (DCs) traditionally used to meet the needs of three different sales channels: retail stores, resellers, and individual customers.
Achieving omni-channel distribution is a challenge that global automated warehousing and logistics solution provider, and MHI member, Vanderlande Industries has been helping customers address for a while.
Omni-channel distribution is a huge topic with retailers.However, there is no one perfect omni-channel solution because every retailer is different and each company’s business model has inherent complexity.
Therein lies the challenge.
To help retailers better understand all the variables associated with the creation of an omni-channel distribution solution, Vanderlande has developed a white paper entitled “Designing an Automated, Omni-Channel Fulfillment Center: Key Considerations for Multi-Channel Retailers” that was published in July by Roadmap publication partner and MHI Member DC Velocity. The paper examines nine key factors, ranging from the types of materials to be handled to the impact of seasonality.
