1、Strategy GuideBASTIAN SOLUTIONSCreating a foundation for resilience in an ecommerce marketRETAIL:APPAREL+FOOTWEAR FULFILLMENTB A S T I A N S O L U T I O N SR E T A I L P L A Y B O O K3Bastian Solutions10585 N Meridian St.Carmel,IN CONTENTSCopyright 2021 by Bastian Solutions.All rights reserved.All o

2、ther trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.IntroductionThis PlaybookA Retail Fulfillment Strategy for Growth Omnichannel Microfulfillment Ecommerce and ReturnsConsiderations and Tech Options 5 Key Data Considerations Advanced Technologies-Identifying the best operation sol

3、utionsQuality for Top-Notch Customer ExperienceConclusionClosing568910101213-15 16-17182022B A S T I A N S O L U T I O N SR E T A I L P L A Y B O O K5INTRODUCTION01Uncovering the evolution of apparel and footwear retail.Apparel and footwear retail is constantly shifting and evolving according to the

4、 whims of seasonal changes,consumer preferences,and in-fashion styles.Shifts to ecommerce,coupled with continued support of traditional brick and mortar channels,is yet another factor that has no doubt impacted the landscape of retail.Companies with omnichannel and direct to consumer(DTC)distributio

5、n are adjusting their strategies for reliable next day deliveries,improved handling of thousands of varied(and ever increasing)SKUs and streamlining distribution centers for a consistent experience across channels.This applies to all facets product fulfillment,distribution and returns operations.The

6、 COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the ecommerce trend across the global market and these changes are expected to stay.In 2020 alone,ecommerce accounted for about$1 of every$5 spent on retail worldwide,up from$1 in every$7 just a year prior.As written in a Mastercard Recovery Insights report,wh