Matching consumer demand with supply is the core task of retailers and a key lever for increasing efficiency. Consumers demand high product availability and low prices, whereas retailers increase product variety and expand their field of logistical activities. These developments increase the...

stablishing innovative fulfillment options for online orders has become a key challenge for bricks-and-mortar retailers. A mere focus on store sales is no longer affordable due to the competition by pure online players. Retailers are continuously developing new approaches for online order...