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ShipBob Review: The Ultimate Order Fulfillment Solution?

Ecommerce Platforms

38% of customers say that they’ll never buy from the same retailer following a negative delivery experience. 74% of customers rate free shipping as a major buying factor in the checkout process. Fact is, consumers have become accustomed to free shipping and even two-day delivery for online purchases.

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

Retail TouchPoints

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. In contrast, 3PL services oversee the order fulfillment cycle on behalf of the company. Can you fulfill the orders in a timely manner?

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The Order Fulfillment Process in 2022 and Beyond

Retalon

Why should retailers care about their Order Fulfillment Process? Order fulfillment may seem like a fairly straightforward process and according to the generic “high-level” definition, it is. In fact, the best order fulfillment processes become sources of revenue, profit, and even customer loyalty.

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How to Win in the Real-Time Holiday Retail Era

Retail TouchPoints

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. Last year, COVID-19 lockdowns that restricted shopping at brick-and-mortar stores sent shoppers online.

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How Retailers Can Minimize Returns: Focus on Convenience, Communication and Personalization

Retail TouchPoints

Returns are essentially the last link to the circle that closes the consumer loop when it comes to a decision.” However, that doesn’t mean retailers shouldn’t be searching for ways to minimize the costs returns incur. That means you’re out of business.

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Crafting Effective Solutions For Retail Supply Chain Management

RetailMinded

Effectively managing a retail supply chain is essential for meeting customer demands and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Tackling retail supply chain challenges is a blend of smart strategies and the right technologies. Alibaba’s automated smart warehouses use robots to pick and pack orders efficiently.

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Challenger Brands Are Failing On Online Delivery – Things Must Change 

RetailMinded

Ecommerce today is booming, catapulting online stores to new heights. E-retail revenues are set to re ach $6.54 trillion by 2022, as more and more retailers and entrepreneurs start moving online. Delivery reliability has created a crisis of confidence amongst some consumers. Online Demand Is Causing Costly Errors