Monthly Archives: March 2015

Integrating Warehouse & Shipping Management

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Erica

While it’s easy to see the benefits of an optimized and integrated ecommerce system for customer management, it’s equally – if less obviously – important to have that system integrate with the one managing your inventory and shipping operations. The best ecommerce … Continue reading →

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Integrating D2C with Your Existing B2B

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Erica

Surveys indicate that brand loyalty and better merchandise options are already drawing customers directly to brand and manufacturer websites with the intent of making purchases directly. As Alex Becker points out, “consumers will buy from the channel that best suits … Continue reading →

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Optimizing Your B2B System

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Erica

The volume of business-to-business orders occurring online continues to grow – even outpacing direct-to-consumer growth in 2014.¹ Research conducted by Forrester Consulting indicates B2B suppliers plan to expand ecommerce platforms in order to offer improved omnichannel experiences for customers in coming … Continue reading →

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Does ecommerce technology evolve through natural selection?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Erica

Does technology evolve through natural selection? Or are all successful products simply the result of conscious design, based on customer feedback and preference? Drawing from a study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society, an article in The Economist recently … Continue reading →

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Streamline Your Inventory, Order, and Customer Systems

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Erica

To succeed in the fast-paced world of omni-channel commerce, it is essential that retailers pay attention to the demands and expectations of their customers. By integrating and streamlining your customer and order management systems, you can improve service response times, … Continue reading →

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