7. May 2020
The Bullwhip effect
The bullwhip effect describes coordination and communication problems in multi-stage supply chains - mostly in so-called fragmented supply chains. It can be localised thanks to fluctuations in production planning and logistics planning (price…
16. May 2019
Point of sale / stationary trade – definition
Point of sale / stationary trade - a definition: The point of sale (PoS) is the place where the goods are offered, where the customer and the goods are brought together commercially and thus the sale or purchase or exchange can take place. The PoS…
24. April 2019
Production, dispatch and intralogistics: the rush order
A rush order is an order - in production, shipping or in intralogistics - which for various reasons has to be fulfilled faster or at shorter notice than its usual throughput time (see also order throughput time). Urgent orders can be placed by the…
6. February 2019
Advantages and disadvantages: centralized and decentralized warehouse
In distribution logistics, the determination of warehouse locations represents a strategic decision. A basic distinction is made between centralized and decentralized locations, which can have different effects on logistics costs (see also…
6. December 2018
Out-of-Stock – the gap in the shelf
Out-of-stock typically refers to a shelf space in the stationary retail trade which no longer contains the intended article. The delimitation to the concept of shortage is that out-of-stocks (OOS) is exclusively the direct relationship between the…
31. July 2018
Point of sale systems, warehouse management and branch logistics
A cash register system, also known as a POS system, is software that documents a specific financial transaction of an inventory or a good. In general, the POS system describes the entirety of all clients (hardware) and associated software used that…
18. April 2017
Effects of shipping options on loyalty to the online store
Buying on the Internet offers almost endless possibilities and shipping options. Whether books, clothes, food - regardless of the time of day, one can buy almost any imaginable product in countless stores. The providers are also becoming more and…
9. March 2017
The (hanging) bag sorter
The Pouch sorter / Bag sorter belongs to the category of logistic sorting and distribution systems. A (hanging) bag sorter system makes it possible to transport hanging and flat packed goods fully automatically on the same line - even classic…
19. January 2017
Last-mile logistics in e-commerce – challenges and solutions
Online commerce has shown considerable growth in the past decades. The B2C sector in particular recorded massive growth rates, leaving the B2B sector far behind. According to the statistics portal Statista, the turnover in e-commerce (B2C) has…
12. September 2016
Vertical integration in the retail sector
Vertical integration stands for retail companies that exert influence over various stages of the supply chain. The close cooperation between industry and retail is the main focus. Brands, for example, often present themselves via so-called…
18. August 2016
No-Line Commerce
No-line commerce represents the highest level of development in e-commerce at present. All available online and offline sales channels are networked with each other in terms of information technology and form an integrated environment along with the…
28. July 2016
Definition – Omni-Channel
Omni-Channel focuses on the further development of multi and cross-channel distribution paths in online retailing: all sales channels can be used simultaneously. To apply the Latin term Omni (everything, whole, everyone) in a "commercial" setting,…
14. July 2016
Definition – Cross-Channel
Cross-Channel enables a cross-distribution channel purchasing process in which customers combine different sales channels as part of their information and purchasing process. The customer orders his inventory in the online shop, for example, and…
7. July 2016
Definition – Multi-Channel
Multi-Channel describes the possibility to offer commerce (B2B and B2C) on several distribution channels simultaneously. The channels made available by the respective provider work alongside each other, but not with each other: the purchasing…
9. June 2016
Reverse logistics
While logistics represents the production route to the customer, reverse logistics, also known as return logistics, completes this semi-circle with the most efficient planning, control and disposal of materials to create an economic cycle. It is…
2. June 2016
E-Commerce: the online marketplace
E-commerce, or electronic commerce, is the term for electronic commerce on the Internet. The business processes between companies as well as the commercial business relations between companies and consumers are mapped. E-commerce is a sub-sector of…
28. January 2016
Cut-off time in intralogistics
In intralogistics, the cut-off time describes the time at which an order must leave the warehouse and be transferred to the carrier so that it can still be delivered within a predefined period of time. On the other hand, a retailer understands…
18. September 2015
Returns processing
Returns handling describes several processes in the return of goodsordered - mostly - online. They are processed and handled by the distribution centeraccording to the client's specifications. Looking at returns processing as a whole, the process…
5. May 2014
Distance selling contract
A distance contract is a contract concluded between an entrepreneur and a consumer by means of distance communication. The means of distance communication include letters, catalogs, telephone calls, faxes, e-mails as well as radio and other media…
24. April 2014
Definition of Same Day Delivery
Same Day Delivery means that inventory is delivered on the same day it was ordered. Ordered today, delivered tomorrow is already a standard with some e-commerce distributors. The next step is same day delivery. Intralogistics requirements for…
24. June 2013
Definition – Webshop
A web store (also online store, e-shop) can be described as a sales and communication-oriented website. The web store represents a virtual meeting place where manufacturer and customer have the possibility to get in contact with each other and…
24. June 2013
Integration of stationary trade into the value chain of e-commerce
In recent years, the integration of stationary trade into the value chain of e-commerce has become increasingly important. On the one hand, retailers fear the increase in cannibalization of offline business due to the shift in sales to e-commerce. A…
7. May 2020
The Bullwhip effect
The bullwhip effect describes coordination and communication problems in multi-stage supply chains…
16. May 2019
Point of sale / stationary trade – definition
Point of sale / stationary trade - a definition: The point of sale (PoS) is the place where the…
24. April 2019
Production, dispatch and intralogistics: the rush order
A rush order is an order - in production, shipping or in intralogistics - which for various reasons…
6. February 2019
Advantages and disadvantages: centralized and decentralized warehouse
In distribution logistics, the determination of warehouse locations represents a strategic…
6. December 2018
Out-of-Stock – the gap in the shelf
Out-of-stock typically refers to a shelf space in the stationary retail trade which no longer…
31. July 2018
Point of sale systems, warehouse management and branch logistics
A cash register system, also known as a POS system, is software that documents a specific financial…
18. April 2017
Effects of shipping options on loyalty to the online store
Buying on the Internet offers almost endless possibilities and shipping options. Whether books,…
9. March 2017
The (hanging) bag sorter
The Pouch sorter / Bag sorter belongs to the category of logistic sorting and distribution systems.…
19. January 2017
Last-mile logistics in e-commerce – challenges and solutions
Online commerce has shown considerable growth in the past decades. The B2C sector in particular…
12. September 2016
Vertical integration in the retail sector
Vertical integration stands for retail companies that exert influence over various stages of the…
18. August 2016
No-Line Commerce
No-line commerce represents the highest level of development in e-commerce at present. All…
28. July 2016
Definition – Omni-Channel
Omni-Channel focuses on the further development of multi and cross-channel distribution paths in…
14. July 2016
Definition – Cross-Channel
Cross-Channel enables a cross-distribution channel purchasing process in which customers combine…
7. July 2016
Definition – Multi-Channel
Multi-Channel describes the possibility to offer commerce (B2B and B2C) on several distribution…
9. June 2016
Reverse logistics
While logistics represents the production route to the customer, reverse logistics, also known as…
2. June 2016
E-Commerce: the online marketplace
E-commerce, or electronic commerce, is the term for electronic commerce on the Internet. The…
28. January 2016
Cut-off time in intralogistics
In intralogistics, the cut-off time describes the time at which an order must leave the warehouse…
18. September 2015
Returns processing
Returns handling describes several processes in the return of goodsordered - mostly - online. They…
5. May 2014
Distance selling contract
A distance contract is a contract concluded between an entrepreneur and a consumer by means of…
24. April 2014
Definition of Same Day Delivery
Same Day Delivery means that inventory is delivered on the same day it was ordered. Ordered today,…
24. June 2013
Definition – Webshop
A web store (also online store, e-shop) can be described as a sales and communication-oriented…
24. June 2013
Integration of stationary trade into the value chain of e-commerce
In recent years, the integration of stationary trade into the value chain of e-commerce has become…