Adapting for e-commerce.

Warehousing Management, June, 2001 by Axelson, Barb

Warehouse executives study the best way to adapt to e-commerce, whether it's implementing new systems and technologies, or outsourcing fulfillment needs. he dot-com world has certainly had its fair share of bumps and bruises of late, but e-commerce and the Internet are not going away.

That's certainly evident from the recent jockeying of many companies in order to meet future e-commerce needs from their customers. Analysts, third-party logistics providers, and end users agree that warehousing and e-fulfillment is an evolving process. The supply chain is becoming more sophisticated all the time, as suppliers develop solutions and warehouse managers test new processes. Those who assess the pace of the industry agree that change is inevitable. For...

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