eCommerce Wordbook

Supply Chain Design

Logistics Glossary

The determination of how to structure a supply chain. Design decisions include the selection of partners, the location and capacity of warehouse and production facilities, the products, the modes of transportation, and supporting information systems.

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Order Shipped: What It Really Means and What Happens Next

Ever get hit with questions like, “How do I track my package?” or “Why’s my stuff taking so long?” And what about “Order Confirmed” vs. “Dispatched” vs. “Shipped”? Aaah! If you’re running a store, you’ve probably heard them all. Good news! This guide is your cheat sheet for understanding all those

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With Kingpin, Vector, a 600 lb payload capacity AMR, or MAV3K, a 3,000 lb payload capacity AMR, can automatically pick up a tote on one side of a factory or warehouse, deliver it to the other side of the facility, and then connect to a cart on the way back to the starting point

Beyond Kiva: The Diverse Ecosystem of Warehouse Robots

Warehouse robotics has come a long way since the days when Amazon’s acquisition of Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics) captured the industry’s attention. While Kiva’s mobile robots—automated guided vehicles (AGVs)—revolutionized how items moved within Amazon’s vast network of fulfillment centers, the reality is that warehouse robotics encompasses far more than

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