The Bullwhip effect
The bullwhip effect describes coordination and communication problems in multi-stage supply chains…
Point of sale / stationary trade – definition
Point of sale / stationary trade - a definition: The point of sale (PoS) is the place where the…
Production, dispatch and intralogistics: the rush order
A rush order is an order - in production, shipping or in intralogistics - which for various reasons…
Advantages and disadvantages: centralized and decentralized warehouse
In distribution logistics, the determination of warehouse locations represents a strategic…
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…
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…
At a glance: the enterprise resource planning system
An enterprise resource planning system is a software that ensures a smooth flow of commercial…
Effects of shipping options on loyalty to the online store
Buying on the Internet offers almost endless possibilities and shipping options. Whether books,…
The (hanging) bag sorter
The Pouch sorter / Bag sorter belongs to the category of logistic sorting and distribution systems.…
Last-mile logistics in e-commerce – challenges and solutions
Online commerce has shown considerable growth in the past decades. The B2C sector in particular…
Vertical integration in the retail sector
Vertical integration stands for retail companies that exert influence over various stages of the…
No-Line Commerce
No-line commerce represents the highest level of development in e-commerce at present. All…
Definition – Omni-Channel
Omni-Channel focuses on the further development of multi and cross-channel distribution paths in…
Definition – Cross-Channel
Cross-Channel enables a cross-distribution channel purchasing process in which customers combine…
Definition – Multi-Channel
Multi-Channel describes the possibility to offer commerce (B2B and B2C) on several distribution…
Reverse logistics
While logistics represents the production route to the customer, reverse logistics, also known as…
E-Commerce: the online marketplace
E-commerce, or electronic commerce, is the term for electronic commerce on the Internet. The…
Cut-off time in intralogistics
In intralogistics, the cut-off time describes the time at which an order must leave the warehouse…
Returns processing
Returns handling describes several processes in the return of goodsordered - mostly - online. They…
Distance selling contract
A distance contract is a contract concluded between an entrepreneur and a consumer by means of…
Definition of Same Day Delivery
Same Day Delivery means that inventory is delivered on the same day it was ordered. Ordered today,…
Definition – Webshop
A web store (also online store, e-shop) can be described as a sales and communication-oriented…
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…