Nordstrom has acquired a minority stake in Dsco, a supply-chain software firm. The move will help the retailer streamline online order fulfillment via drop shipping. The investment follows a successful partnership in which Nordstrom leveraged Dsco to manage inventory, order fulfillment and drop shipments for Nordstrom.com
Based in Lehi, Utah, Dsco offers a cloud-based service that enables suppliers to ship orders directly through their retail partners. This can reduce shipping costs and allow retailers to provide more shelf space to the most popular items.
“When customers shop online with us they should feel confident knowing what they ordered is available and will ship in a timely manner,” said Teri Bariquit, Executive VP of Nordstrom Merchandising Group in a statement. “We’re impressed by Dsco’s innovative approach to improve the online experience, and as the Dsco network grows we’ll be able to further reduce complexity with our brand partners across our supply chain.”
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Nordstrom is taking big strides when it comes to its fulfillment and supply chain efforts. The retailer recently announced it will integrate operations of its Trunk Club business into its own fulfillment and distribution network.
