Standish, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/25/2014 -- Local delivery is a critical topic right now because it is no longer just a back-end process that happens after a sale is made. It is truly becoming a competitive differentiator that, if done well and correctly, drives sales and enhances customer loyalty. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in omnichannel fulfillment, where retailers are providing customers with a wide range of delivery options - including ship-from-store and same-day delivery - to win the sale, whether it happens online or at a store. Over the past couple of years Amazon, Google (Google Shopping Express), eBay (eBay Now), Walmart (Walmart To Go), and Nordstrom launched same-day delivery services;
Home Depot plans to invest at least $300 million on supply chain, technology and online improvements this year to enable same-day shipping and delivery.
The omnichannel and same day delivery will addressed frequently in the new delivery solutions newsletter, Delivering Excellence. Delivering Excellence will report on the quality of material handling processes at delivery to retail outlets.
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About Magline
Magline, Inc. (http://www.magliner.com) manufactures a complete line of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions under the Magliner brand. Recently named one of the Great Supply Chain Projects of 2013 according to Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Magliner solutions are used in the beer, soft drink, food service, parcel delivery, home healthcare, and other distribution industries. Magline also offers implementation consulting and solutions for reducing service times and eliminating waste during deliveries. Magline is at the forefront of developing products that address the unique material handling requirements from distribution centers to delivery. Magline is the leader in hand trucks worldwide and has a strong dealer base in various regions domestically, as well as internationally. Magline was named a finalist in the MHI Innovation Award.
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Magline, Inc.
http://www.magliner.com
Andrea Horner
Marketing Manager
PR@magliner.com
800-344-3646 x209