Pivotree Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

In the dynamic retail landscape, seamless integration of online and in-store channels is paramount. If you’ve adopted a thriving omnichannel strategy, your retail establishment likely provides customers with both online and in-store purchasing options. Shipping efficiencies lead to overall operational cost savings.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. But this “new normal” requires retailers to have access to accurate inventory data — often across multiple channels, both in-store and online.

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lateshipment

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

However, as for pain points, customers said they had several frustrations in the previous holiday season such as a lack of communication during the shipping process (57%), lost or damaged packages (51%), and delayed packages (49%). Here are a few tips for delivering a seamless order fulfillment process: 3.1:

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2021

Distributed Order Management Technology for a Unified Customer Experience. Customers expect a seamless omnichannel shopping experience that enables them to buy anywhere and pick up anywhere with the least cost and hassle. That is where distributed order management (DOM) technology comes into play.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As consumers increasingly adopt hybrid and omnichannel experiences, retailers must adapt to meet changing consumer expectations. Lastly, retailers can turn disappointed customers into delighted customers by offering free or expedited shipping on an online order when an item they’re searching for isn’t available in-store.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. It all depends on multiple factors like the size of the warehouse, the quantity of inventory and the number of orders fulfilled. Sophisticated Automation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

We’re already seeing online shopping demand level off , with consumers finding a new balance between digital and physical channels. For the 2022 holiday season, the trillion-dollar question is how do brands and retailers maintain growth, but do it profitably with an omnichannel approach? 5: Retailers will Test NFT Drops.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This means you need to plan how you’re going to store your goods, pick and pack them for delivery, ship them through the right providers, and so on. Fulfilment services can help to make this whole process less time consuming and frustrating. Affordable two-day shipping options. Rapid access to order delivery times.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Spanish fashion retailer Encuentro Moda is deploying a radio frequency identification solution across its 125 stores, both to meet omnichannel requirements and to gain visibility into the stock availability at each store and throughout the supply chain. The handheld readers also are employed for online order fulfillment.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2020

While brick and mortar stores still play a strategic role in this market vertical, online shopping has skyrocketed, and with $294 billion expected in online home furnishing sales by 2022, retail store owners can no longer afford to miss out on the opportunity to ramp up their cross-channel game plans. What is cross-channel retailing?

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Fabric Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

In the previous post, Never Miss A Sale , we announced the availability of order fulfillment logic (OFL) which allows retailers to orchestrate and optimize how your distributed order management (DOM) system works across the order fulfillment process, as part of fabric OMS.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 16, 2019

Clear up any confusion over order fulfillment by providing each staff member with insight into your company’s inventory. Customers want to know they’re going to have access to the same payment options no matter which channel they use.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 21, 2023

You can even leverage Shopify POS tools to create an omnichannel sales strategy, with both online and offline selling. Shopify comes with its own payment processing service, access to fulfillment and delivery support, and countless resources ideal for growing brands. However, shipping costs and times can vary depending on your partner.

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Kibo

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Retailers now have multiple channels to interact with customers, such as online stores, mobile apps, customer service, buy online, pick up in store/curbside, and buy online, ship from store/distribution centers (DCs) scenarios. The Ultimate Guide to Order Management. Download Now. Download Now.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If you're reading this blog post, you'll know that there are many challenges to running your own online store; one is handling the storing, packing, and shipping of your products. However, once your order numbers grow and you want to expand your inventory a big way, this suddenly becomes a more significant challenge.

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GetElastic

JULY 22, 2019

An omnichannel approach can help retail-based retailers in a number of ways. In short, an omnichannel approach allows retailers to engage with consumers on a variety of different platforms via a number of touchpoints. The main concept behind omnichannel commerce is providing consumers with a seamless retail experience.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 1, 2017

Ship products to customers in a timely manner. Inventory ties into every element of your store, from supply, to warehousing , to order fulfilment and customer satisfaction. We looked at sales by channel, per period, turn, costs, profit per product, and average product lifespan. Optimizing it can help you to: Save money.

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Omnisend

MAY 5, 2021

However, the extra load on shipping companies and the desire to slowly reintroduce foot traffic to physical stores have driven a new phenomenon, something that bridges the gap between offline and online experiences. They can browse online, make a purchase when they are ready, and pick up the order at a time and location of their choosing.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 6, 2022

Running an efficient online store requires seamless order fulfillment , and often that means upgrading to a 3rd-party logistics (3PL) provider. This outsourcing of the fulfillment process works by sending products to the 3PL, where they store, pick, package, and ship the items as orders come in through your store.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you intend to ship ecommerce products to Florida, or anywhere in the Southwest region of the United States, it’s best to use a fulfillment center in Florida, or at least within the surrounding area. Other than that, we have some smaller, yet reputable, order fulfillment companies with centers throughout the great state of Florida.

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Kibo

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The 2021 holiday shopping season was historic, in that it was the culmination of two years of accelerated trends, shifting consumer behaviors, and omnichannel shopping realities that have emerged since the start of the pandemic. Shoppers return to stores, while omnichannel retail remains strong.

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Fabric

MARCH 14, 2023

From managing more SKUs across multiple sales channels, to more intricate and sophisticated order management operations, to complex post-purchase processes, scaling operations in the lightning quick and rapidly changing fashion and apparel industry is fraught with risks and pitfalls. Some examples include shipping or restocking fees.

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ChannelAdvisor

JUNE 1, 2017

This is one example of the many complications that can arise when drop shipping on marketplaces. While drop shipping has been around for decades, its presence on marketplaces has swelled in recent years — and so have the number of issues faced by third-party retailers and vendors. Drop Shipping on Marketplaces.

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OrderDynamics

AUGUST 14, 2018

Should You Use A Retail Ship-from-Store Strategy To Fulfill Online Orders? Should online orders be fulfilled using a retail ship-from-store strategy or rather from fulfillment centers? That’s a very serious question facing retailers driving omni-channel today. Related: Ship-From-Store Solution.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 22, 2023

Plus, both tools offer a variety of business models, with options for omnichannel selling, dropshipping, and more. Essentially, it’s a comprehensive cloud-based toolkit for website building, store management, order management, and marketing. They’re both SaaS options, which means there’s no technology to download and install.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 10, 2022

But at some point, you’ll want to find a fulfillment provider to offer faster shipping, and to focus on other parts of your business. We found the best fulfillment center for startups after rigorous research. We’ll explore the locations from each order fulfillment service, along with advantages and fees to expect.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Consumers have shifted from shopping primarily in-store to now using a mix of online, mobile and brick-and-mortar channels. To keep up with consumer demand, brands and retailers are facing pressure to implement omnichannel commerce strategies. Why focus on omnichannel? What’s the difference between multichannel and omnichannel?

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ecommerce apps can extend functionality and performance in areas, such as: SEO Order fulfillment Payment processing Marketing automation Inventory management Customer support Typically, ecommerce apps fall into these categories: Business-to-Consumer (B2C) apps: Connect businesses with end consumers.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

This sixth annual Retail TouchPoints Store Operations Survey examines the top challenges omnichannel retailers face in shoring up their brick-and-mortar locations, and reveals the strategies and technology solutions they are using to meet those challenges. Does this mean that not as many consumers are embracing these last mile offerings?

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Fabric

JULY 13, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, enterprise omnichannel retailers faced notable challenges (and opportunities) due to disruptions in the supply chain. As a result, providing customers with omnichannel retail experiences became a requirement for survival. What is Omnichannel Fulfillment? Let’s dive in!

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Fabric

AUGUST 15, 2023

Enterprise retailers are in constant pursuit of new ways to enrich the customer experience—whether it’s prioritizing faster fulfillment, optimizing for consumer convenience, or enhancing personalization along the buyer’s journey. In this guide, we’ve compiled all you need to know about BOPIS for omnichannel retailers.

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ChannelAdvisor

JUNE 1, 2017

This is one example of the many complications that can arise when drop shipping on marketplaces. While drop shipping has been around for decades, its presence on marketplaces has swelled in recent years — and so have the number of issues faced by third-party retailers and vendors. Drop Shipping on Marketplaces.

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Kibo

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

shipping, fulfillment, inventory management, etc.). The headless approach uses API-driven microservices which allow developers to easily scale your commerce system across all channels. Omnichannel fulfillment : Headless platforms give retailers the ability to deliver true omnichannel order fulfillment.

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Retalon

JULY 30, 2019

This method is a way for consumers to avoid paying shipping fees, and also a great boon to the store as well because it holds the potential for additional sales and engagement. 3. Drop shipping. Many online retailers leverage products from multiple manufacturers who have the capability to ship directly from their own warehouse.

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Retalon

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In addition, retail giants like Amazon have conditioned today’s consumers to want simple and efficient order fulfillment options, fast delivery and a wide range of product options. To meet consumer expectations and stay competitive omnichannel retailers are investing in retail IT that unifies their business operations.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Sellers put their products into Amazon’s network of fulfillment centers, and when a customer places an order, Amazon does the individual order fulfillment, rather than the seller. For such a national brand, it makes a lot of sense to be evaluating Amazon as an incremental sales channel. Final Word.

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Fabric

AUGUST 8, 2023

The primary goal of order management is to ensure accurate and timely order processing, which involves streamlining everything from inventory management to payment capture to shipping coordination. For large-scale e-commerce enterprises with complex operations, order management is a critical piece of the puzzle.

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