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Andreas Norrman

Professor

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Warehouse configuration in omni-channel retailing : a multiple case study

Författare

  • Joakim Hans Kembro
  • Andreas Norrman

Summary, in English

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore warehouse configuration in omni-channel retailing. Design/methodology/approach: A multiple case study is conducted with six large omni-channel retailers from three different sectors. Findings: The study shows an increase in the number, variation and frequency of flows passing through omni-channel warehouses. Along with an increased variety of stock keeping units (including singles vs multipacks), there is an increase in the complexity of planning and coordination of order fulfillment. Retailers test a mix of different solutions for storage and picking and partly shift focus to advanced sorting operations. The companies already have or plan to invest in substantial automation systems, which emphasize the importance of capturing and using accurate master data. Research limitations/implications: The study highlights the need to understand the interrelations and co-development of configuration elements in omni-channel warehousing. The findings also suggest that a successful transformation requires increased collaboration with upstream and downstream partners. Conceptual models are developed to illustrate strategies and development paths in omni-channel warehousing, and suggestions for future research are summarized in a research agenda. A research limitation is the focus on Swedish retailers in three sectors (fashion, consumer electronics and DIY/construction material). Future studies can include additional sectors, extend the geographical scope and explore cross-regional differences. Practical implications: As one of the few deeper case studies on omni-channel warehousing, practitioners will find new configurations described and analyzed here. Along with conceptual models, a synthesis of challenges and potential solutions are presented to support retailers’ practical analysis and decision making. Originality/value: This is one of the first multiple case studies that go deeper into omni-channel warehouse configuration, which is of increasing importance to both scholars and practitioners in the field.

Avdelning/ar

  • Teknisk logistik

Publiceringsår

2020

Språk

Engelska

Sidor

509-533

Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie

International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management

Volym

50

Issue

5

Dokumenttyp

Artikel i tidskrift

Förlag

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Ämne

  • Transport Systems and Logistics

Nyckelord

  • Case study
  • Configuration
  • Logistics
  • Material handling
  • Omni-channel
  • Retail
  • Sorting
  • Warehouse

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt

  • ISSN: 0960-0035