eCommerce

Effective warehouse operations are undoubtedly one of the most important parts of an eCommerce business. While most logistics managers mainly concern themselves with automating their processes, it’s crucial to pay attention to the state of the stored merchandise.  Dealing with over, short, and damaged (OS & D) goods is inevitable, … Read more

Chinese New Year 2023 (CNY) will formally start on January 22nd. But as an online retailer, the time leading up to CNY can also be your busiest. You’ll have a lot on your plate, from putting holiday marketing into action to preparing for 2023. There are some critical logistical situations … Read more

The eCommerce industry has grown considerably in the past two years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7% from 2020 to 2027.  Over 80% of US shoppers still prefer to shop online. If you’re into eCommerce,  you must have already heard of Amazon. It’s a powerful platform for … Read more

Businesses can use various pricing techniques to improve customer satisfaction and profit margins simultaneously. Product bundling pricing allows companies to sell multiple items for one flat price, which may appeal to particular consumers. Understanding how product bundling pricing works will help determine if this strategy is right for your business … Read more

Streamlining your production from the manufacturing facility begins with a choice. You must decide between make to stock vs. make to order at the start of the operations optimization process.   In the make to order (MTO) approach, advanced planning and scheduling procedures are not activated. Orders are not added … Read more

The retail world is changing, and more brands are bypassing distributors. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategy has created a closer relationship between consumers and their favorite companies. How? By cutting out third parties like marketplaces or retailers who used to be involved in bringing products from the production line right up to … Read more

One of the more revolutionary aspects of eCommerce is its ability to connect consumers with hard-to-find, well-sought-after items quickly. The industry made the world smaller and more accessible. It would take weeks or even months to find rare items back then. And it would be costly as it would go … Read more

The eCommerce industry’s growth trajectory has been upward over the past several years. It is one of the few business sectors that thrived during the pandemic. Nevertheless, brick-and-mortar store owners still have apprehensions about offering merchandise online. One of the common misconceptions is the difficulty and technicality of setting up … Read more

Amazon is one of the best ways to reach more customers. With over 25% of retailers earning more than $25,000 every month on the no.1 global marketplace, it’s not surprising that many retailers want to do business there. But while lucrative, there are some very unique challenges with maintaining a … Read more

With over 190 million monthly buyers, Amazon has helped millions of retailers expand their reach and cater to a broader clientele. The marketplace allows retailers to sell globally – a near-impossible feat, especially for smaller operations. Aside from these benefits, Amazon also offers logistics solutions for sellers through their FBA … Read more

Inventory management plays a crucial role in the success of an eCommerce operation. Mismanagement of stock levels can result in delayed orders, elevated overhead expenses, subpar profit margins, and, worse of all, unsatisfied customers. The concerns over inventory management extend to retailers that sell on Amazon, especially after introducing Amazon … Read more