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Omnichannel Retailing: The Savior of Non-Essential Retail for the COVID Crisis

Vinculum

Production and Manufacturing Shut Down. Almost all industries, be it fashion, communication, logistics, have encountered the brunt of this global pandemic, especially, the manufacturing, and production-based industries. That being said, it’s not really true that customers are completely unwilling to purchase the non-essential items.

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Understanding E-Commerce Fulfillment: Definition, Process, Resources!

Supply Chain Game Changer

A 2018 study found that free shipping was the number one feature for online shoppers. In addition, shipping costs are a major factor in shopping cart abandonment. Speed matters also: 25 percent stopped orders when shipping was too slow. Shipping times and methods are part of your third-party logistics operations.

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The Messy Reality of Cross-Border E-commerce (Thoughts on UPS Acquiring i-parcel)

Talking Logistics

While omnichannel retailing is in the spotlight these days, lurking in the shadows is another big challenge and opportunity many retailers (and manufacturers looking to sell direct to consumers) have been struggling with for years: cross-border e-commerce. Source: Pitney Bowes (click to enlarge).

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What is Omnichannel eCommerce? Definition, Benefits & 4 Tips

Unleashed

The term omnichannel is a popular eCommerce buzzword, but what exactly is omnichannel eCommerce, and why is it important? We cover these questions and more about the eCommerce sales phenomenon that is omnichannel. What is omnichannel eCommerce? What is the aim of the omnichannel approach?

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10 Trends in Supply Chain Management & Logistics for 2022

Unleashed

On-demand crowdsourcing is seen as one potential revolutioniser for shipping, using an Uber or AirBnB-like model but for final mile delivery. This is definitely a trend to watch for in the coming years. This has huge potential for dense urban areas, but may not be able to accommodate rural communities.

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What’s the Difference Between Fulfillment and Replenishment?

Supply Chain Game Changer

From Click to Ship in 4 Minutes! Definitions. According to dictionary.com one of the definitions of Fulfillment is “the process or business of handling and executing customer orders, as packing, shipping or processing checks.” In essence these simple definitions capture the essence of these terms.

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Yes, I am a Zealot. I Still Believe. Do You?

Supply Chain Shaman

That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. My definition is wide. Yes, I believe that supply chain overlays on top of the sales and marketing organizations and the procurement function. Lafley’s turnaround of P&G, through the focus on the two moments of truth (purchase and usage), is an example.