August 1, 2022

IWLA Fulfillment Forum Takeaways

From Tyler Overcash, Director of Software Development at Camelot 3PL Software who Attended the July 2022 IWLA Fulfillment Forum We started the morning with breakfast, introductions, and a few jokes about software developers. As Director of Software Development, my role is to work with the programmers, source code, servers, databases, and networks. I don’t normally attend a conference like the IWLA User Forum. Since this meeting was being hosted right here in Charlotte, NC, the home of the Camelot 3PL Software headquarters, I received a unique opportunity to sit in […]
July 20, 2022
Omnichannel vs Multichannel Fulfillment

Omnichannel vs. Multichannel Fulfillment

As the pandemic began in mid-2020 and lockdowns started, consumers across the world had no choice but to start buying online.  Since then the desire for online shopping has continued to grow. According to the US Census Bureau, in the first quarter of 2022, eCommerce sales accounted for over 14.3 percent of total retail sales. (Census.gov) Customers have found it easier and more efficient to buy online and have their items shipped to their door, or to a store near them. As consumers continue to make purchases online and offline, […]
July 1, 2022

Camelot Podcast: ALAN’s Kathy Fulton and Camelot’s Geoff Greenhill Discuss 3PLs and Disaster Response

In this edition of the Camelot Podcast, DesktopShipper's Todd Dunlop, COO, and Camelot's Geoff Greenhill, Director of Sales and Marketing discuss the trends and growth associated with today's eCommerce fulfillment and shipping operations.
June 27, 2022

Top 6 Must-Haves in a 3PL Warehouse Management System

When choosing the best WMS (Warehouse Management System) for your 3PL business, it is important to know what to look for to make the most of your investment. From small startups to large, complex 3PLs, you want to have a system that helps you get more work done faster. Our experience with customers suggests these areas as the top 6 most important capabilities for your 3PL Warehouse Management System: Configurability Integration with Carriers, Marketplaces, and Shopping Carts Robust Billing Capabilities Automated Workflows KPIs & Reporting Inventory and Transaction Visibility for […]
January 31, 2022

Camelot Podcast: DropStream’s Tom Tzakis and Camelot’s Geoff Greenhill Discuss All Things eCommerce Fulfillment

In this edition of the Camelot Podcast, DesktopShipper's Todd Dunlop, COO, and Camelot's Geoff Greenhill, Director of Sales and Marketing discuss the trends and growth associated with today's eCommerce fulfillment and shipping operations.
January 16, 2022

3PL Warehousing Trends for 2022

As we chug along into the first quarter of 2022, the trends we observed last year continue to play out.  Supply chain and logistics remain hot topics globally and even more so in recent weeks as the conflict in Ukraine and Eastern Europe evolves.  The impacts of these trends can be significant.  So it is important to be proactive and plan accordingly. It’s everywhere.  Have you eaten out lately?  If you can even get a reservation, dining rooms are half open and service is lacking. With the unemployment rate currently […]