Businesses are always looking for ways to cut down on their costs. Whether it’s sourcing from new suppliers or reducing their delivery times, there are many ways an entrepreneur can raise their bottom line- one of which is demand management. With the rise of eCommerce, more businesses now use digital … Read more
One of the most exciting parts of online shopping is seeing the progress of a purchased item, from order to delivery. While all a buyer needs to do is wait for a package to arrive, this involves several different steps for retailers. In the increasingly complex system of modern business, … Read more
Lean manufacturing is considered a practical production philosophy aimed at minimizing waste and increasing production. It has been a boon for most companies in the past, but the pandemic turned it into a hindrance to business recovery. It has even significantly contributed to the global supply chain crisis. The benefits … Read more
Shipping containers are essential to global trade. Without these metal stackable storage systems, all goods and products won’t reach their destinations. But what happens when there’s not enough of them to go around? That’s the current situation- the shipping container shortage that businesses and traders face, causing shipping delays and … Read more
It’s the second quarter of 2022, and the supply chain crisis continues to buckle under the strain of the continuing pandemic, geopolitical conflict, and economic uncertainty. Shortages have defined the struggles of businesses during the last two years. Because of hoarding and panic buying, stores didn’t have enough inventory to … Read more
A great customer journey is integral in a retail operation, especially in eCommerce. When they go through your store and buy your products, they need to have a great experience even after the purchase. If they don’t get a great experience, customers will go somewhere else if it’s not enjoyable … Read more
More than 2 billion people purchased goods online in 2020. As more people depend on eCommerce, those numbers will have significantly increased. Today, inventory is one of the biggest challenges for online sellers. Companies need to keep track of what’s in stock and plan what’s coming in and going out. … 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
Digital warehousing is becoming increasingly popular with online retailers, and for a good reason. By digitizing their inventory, these businesses can streamline their logistics and make them more efficient. In traditional warehousing, tasks such as inventory control and stock organization get done manually. Errors occur from time to time, and … Read more
If you’re an eCommerce business, you need to promptly make sure your products get from Point A to B. Warehousing refers to the storage of products, while distribution refers to getting them to customers. But which one is right for your business? With the evolution of the supply chain in … Read more
Consumer behavior has changed considerably over the past few years. The pandemic has shifted them towards online consumption, and they expect great buying experiences. Consumers now have a plethora of choices, it isn’t surprising how easy it is for them to abandon one brand in favor of the next. Customer … Read more
The emergence of COVID-19 and its impact on the global economy is still felt two years after its discovery. While its human cost isn’t as devastating as the 1918 Spanish flu, COVID 19 is the new millennium’s first genuinely global pandemic. Most sectors had to pivot operations to adapt to … Read more
