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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

Retail TouchPoints

As the Head of Supply Chain for Alibaba ‘s North America B2B business, Yikun Shao is right in the thick of it. In 2020 he joined Alibaba, where he is now tasked with developing the company’s strategy and building platform-level solutions around international shipping, logistics, cross-border trade and global expansion.

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How Ecommerce Tech Can Reduce the Environmental Damage it Caused in the First Place

Retail TouchPoints

According to a study by the Öko-Institut in Berlin, ecommerce overall results in significantly lower carbon emissions than brick-and-mortar retail sales, mostly thanks to savings in heating and electricity. But online purchases still have a significant environmental cost, even if it is lower than that of physical retail stores.

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Internal Warehouse vs. 3PL: How to Reach the Best Decision for Your Business

Retail TouchPoints

In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. Each option has its benefits and disadvantages.

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Understanding eCommerce Business Models: A Guide

Wiser

Key factors to consider include the brand’s target audience, product offerings, pricing strategy, and scalability. It encapsulates everything from the type of goods or services sold, to the pricing strategy and marketing tactics employed. The role of eCommerce models in online businesses is multifaceted.

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B2B Ecommerce: Complete Guide for Retailers

SellBrite

This type of ecommerce encompasses any purchase a consumer makes from an online retailer, such as Amazon or Etsy, and is generally what comes to mind when you think of online shopping. In fact, B2B ecommerce , or business-to-businesses electronic commerce, is predicted to reach $6.7 B2B Ecommerce: What is it?

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Multichannel Commerce Series: Connect to the Right Channels

ChannelAdvisor

While most brands previously saw e-commerce as one channel in their go-to-market strategy, it now consists of a multitude of channels — each with its own complexities from costs of listing to storage to fulfillment. Broader assortment of products with increased flexibility on product assortment, pricing, branding and more.

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Multichannel Commerce Series: Connect to the Right Channels

ChannelAdvisor

While most brands previously saw e-commerce as one channel in their go-to-market strategy, it now consists of a multitude of channels — each with its own complexities from costs of listing to storage to fulfillment. Broader assortment of products with increased flexibility on product assortment, pricing, branding and more.