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Retail & E-commerce Solutions

Optimize Your Retail & E-commerce Network

Strategic fulfillment center placement and omnichannel network design for profitable growth.

From fulfillment centers to last-mile delivery. Cut fulfillment costs by 30-40% while achieving 95% 2-day coverage without expediting.

Omnichannel Network Optimizer

Unified fulfillment across all channels

DCs
5 locations
Stores
500 locations
Micro-FCs
25 hubs
Smart Routing Engine
OPTIMIZING
Cost
Minimize
Speed
2-day
Inventory
Optimize
Ship
BOPIS
Same-day
Locker
Network Optimized
Fulfillment Cost:-35%
Delivery Speed:2-day
Split Shipments:-50%
Coverage:95%

Retail & E-commerce Challenges We Solve

From omnichannel complexity to last-mile economics. Optimize every aspect of your fulfillment network.

Omnichannel Fulfillment Network

Serving stores, online, and same-day delivery from unified inventory

Separate networks increase costs by 30-40%

Integrated network design optimizing all fulfillment channels simultaneously

Last-Mile Delivery Economics

Rising customer expectations for same-day and 2-hour delivery

Last-mile costs can exceed 50% of total fulfillment cost

Micro-fulfillment center placement and delivery zone optimization

Store vs DC Fulfillment

Deciding when to ship from stores vs distribution centers

Wrong fulfillment decisions waste 20-30% in shipping costs

AI-optimized fulfillment logic based on cost, speed, and inventory

Returns Network Optimization

Managing 30%+ return rates in fashion and electronics

Returns processing costs destroying profit margins

Optimized returns center placement and consolidation strategies

Peak Season Capacity

Black Friday and holiday volumes 5-10x normal demand

Fixed networks can't scale efficiently for peaks

Flexible network design with surge capacity planning

Inventory Positioning

Optimal placement across DCs, stores, and forward locations

Poor placement leads to markdowns and stockouts

Multi-echelon inventory optimization with demand forecasting

Transform Your Retail Fulfillment

Strategic optimization that delivers speed at scale while controlling costs

Strategic Fulfillment Center Placement

40% better coverage

Find optimal locations for DCs, fulfillment centers, and micro-hubs that minimize delivery time and cost

  • Fulfillment center optimization
  • Micro-fulfillment hub placement
  • Store-as-warehouse enablement
  • Returns processing center location

Unified Omnichannel Network

30% cost reduction

Design integrated networks serving stores, e-commerce, and marketplace fulfillment from shared inventory

  • Ship-from-store optimization
  • Buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS)
  • Same-day delivery zones
  • Marketplace fulfillment integration

Speed & Cost Balance

2-day at ground cost

Optimize the trade-off between delivery speed and fulfillment cost for maximum profitability

  • Zone skipping strategies
  • Delivery promise optimization
  • Express vs standard routing
  • Carrier selection optimization

Smart Inventory Allocation

35% inventory reduction

Position inventory optimally across the network to minimize shipping costs and stockouts

  • SKU-location optimization
  • Fast vs slow mover placement
  • Regional demand matching
  • Safety stock optimization

Returns Network Design

45% returns cost savings

Optimize reverse logistics to minimize the cost and impact of returns

  • Returns center consolidation
  • Regional returns hubs
  • Store returns processing
  • Refurbishment center placement

Sustainable E-commerce

40% less emissions

Reduce carbon footprint through optimized packaging and consolidated deliveries

  • Delivery consolidation
  • Packaging optimization
  • Carbon-neutral zones
  • Electric vehicle deployment

Success Stories from Retail Leaders

From fashion to grocery, see how retailers optimize their fulfillment networks

Fashion E-commerce Giant

Scenario

Optimizing fulfillment network for next-day delivery nationwide

Challenge

Balancing speed expectations with fulfillment costs across 10M SKUs

Solution Applied

Multi-tier fulfillment network with regional DCs and urban micro-hubs

Result

$45M annual savings, 95% next-day coverage, 30% reduction in split shipments

Electronics Retailer

Scenario

Integrating 500 stores with e-commerce fulfillment

Challenge

Enabling ship-from-store while maintaining store operations

Solution Applied

Hybrid fulfillment optimization with intelligent order routing

Result

40% reduction in delivery distance, 2-day delivery without express shipping

Home Improvement Chain

Scenario

Optimizing bulky item fulfillment for online orders

Challenge

High shipping costs for large items, complex last-mile delivery

Solution Applied

Regional fulfillment centers with white-glove delivery zones

Result

35% logistics cost reduction, 98% on-time delivery, improved NPS by 20 points

Grocery E-commerce

Scenario

Designing network for 2-hour grocery delivery

Challenge

Balancing freshness, speed, and cost in dense urban markets

Solution Applied

Micro-fulfillment centers in urban areas with hub-and-spoke model

Result

60% reduction in delivery cost, 99% order accuracy, 2-hour delivery achieved

Luxury Retail Brand

Scenario

Global e-commerce expansion with premium experience

Challenge

Maintaining luxury experience with fast, free shipping globally

Solution Applied

Strategic hub placement with premium carrier partnerships

Result

Global 3-day delivery, 50% reduction in duties/customs issues, 25% cost savings

Marketplace Platform

Scenario

Optimizing third-party seller fulfillment network

Challenge

Coordinating inventory from thousands of sellers efficiently

Solution Applied

Consolidated fulfillment centers with seller inventory commingling

Result

2-day delivery for 85% of orders, 30% reduction in seller shipping costs

Retail-Specific Platform Capabilities

Purpose-built features for modern retail and e-commerce operations

Store-Fulfillment Integration

Optimize when to ship from stores vs DCs based on cost, speed, and inventory

Click-to-Deliver Optimization

Complete fulfillment path optimization from order to doorstep

Multi-Carrier Optimization

Select optimal carrier and service level for each shipment

Demand-Driven Placement

Position inventory based on predicted demand patterns and seasonality

E-commerce Optimization Features

Same-Day Delivery Zones

Define profitable same-day delivery areas

80% zone coverage

Peak Capacity Planning

Scale network for Black Friday and holidays

100% peak fulfillment

Marketplace Integration

Optimize fulfillment for Amazon, eBay, etc.

25% margin improvement

Fast-Track Implementation

From analysis to optimization in weeks, ready for peak season

Week 1-2

Analysis

  • Current network assessment
  • Order data analysis
  • Customer location mapping
  • Service level benchmarking
Week 3-4

Design

  • Network optimization modeling
  • Fulfillment strategy design
  • Scenario development
  • Cost-service trade-offs
Week 5-6

Testing

  • Peak season simulation
  • Stress testing
  • ROI validation
  • Implementation planning
Week 7+

Launch

  • Phased rollout
  • Performance monitoring
  • Continuous optimization
  • Seasonal adjustments

Proven Impact for Retail Leaders

Measurable results from fulfillment network optimization

$5M+
Annual savings
Per optimization
40%
Fulfillment cost reduction
Total network
95%
2-day coverage
Without expediting
50%
Fewer split shipments
Better placement
30%
Lower returns cost
Optimized network
3mo
ROI achieved
Quick payback

Why Retail Leaders Choose Lagrange.AI

Built for the speed and scale of modern retail and e-commerce

Traditional Approaches

  • ×Separate networks for each channel
  • ×Manual fulfillment decisions
  • ×Static zone shipping strategies
  • ×Can't handle peak season scale
  • ×Months to evaluate changes
  • ×Limited scenario testing

Lagrange.AI Platform

  • ✓Unified omnichannel optimization
  • ✓AI-powered routing decisions
  • ✓Dynamic fulfillment strategies
  • ✓Built for 10x peak volumes
  • ✓Results in days, not months
  • ✓Test unlimited scenarios

Enterprise Scale

Handle millions of orders

AI-Powered

Smart fulfillment decisions

Platform Agnostic

Works with any OMS/WMS

Proven Success

Top retailers trust us

Ready to Transform Your Fulfillment Network?

Join leading retailers achieving 30-40% fulfillment cost reduction with 95% 2-day coverage. Be ready for your next peak season.

Free fulfillment assessment • Peak season ready • ROI in 3 months