The channel dictates the order size, delivery requirements, packaging, shipment method and rules for handling shortages.
Some embodiments of omnichannel order fulfillment eliminate the need for bulk storage, pallets and lift trucks.
[1] They pick and replenish simultaneously, work with dynamic stock keeping unit (SKU) locations, and generally touch and move items with minimal fear of introducing errors.
Furthermore, it improves the ability to respond to the customer in a timely manner, providing them a consistent shopping experience.
Systems that give fulfillment centers access to real-time information about what’s going on in their facilities at all times provide the flexibility needed to respond quickly as events are occurring rather than after the fact.