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How These Three Pillars Can Soften the Bullwhip Effect in Your Supply Chain

Retail TouchPoints

Supply chain challenges are nothing new, but they are newly in the spotlight as massive consumer delays and shortages affect the shopping public. Once goods make it off a ship, the next slowdown comes as dozens of entities with conflicts of their own work to accommodate their quick transport. Diversify channels to sidestep disruptions.

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It’s Official – Amazon is an Ecommerce Enabler First and a Retailer Second

Retail TouchPoints

With new services like Supply Chain by Amazon and Amazon Shipping joining existing offerings such as FBA and Amazon Lending, Amazon is firmly positioning itself more and more as a tech-powered service company and less and less as a retailer.

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Ulta Beauty, American Eagle Share How Supply Chain Investments Can Drive the Entire Company

Retail TouchPoints

Supply chain and last mile challenges have been grabbing headlines for months, and executives from Ulta Beauty , American Eagle and others shared their advice on how retailers can turn these troubles into opportunities at the Home Delivery World logistics conference. Ulta’s Three Pillars Connect Supply Chain, Associates and Shoppers.

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5 Common Multi-Channel Challenges and How to Overcome Them

SellBrite

In ecommerce, investing in multi-channel can help you quickly take your business to the next level, but it can also come with a number of challenges that you may or may not be aware of. To succeed in multi-channel, you have to know how you’re going to address these challenges when they appear in front of you.

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Online or In-Store? Why Shoppers Embrace Multi-Channel Shopping

Wiser

In the world of retail, the internet has given way to eCommerce and its rapid shipping, easy price comparisons, and other perks for consumers. The rise of eCommerce is also behind the prevalence of multi-channel shoppers: folks who buy from both online and in-store channels. . Personally, which channel do you prefer?

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Canada Fulfillment Services for Brands Inside Canada (And Shipping there)

Ecommerce Platforms

Whether your company is in Canada or you'd like to ship to Canadian customers, it's important to find a Canada-focused fulfillment service that provides fast shipping, high-quality storage environments, and affordable rates. From Canada to the US, and Europe to Australia, there are no limits to where you store and ship products.

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The Comprehensive Guide To Selling Consumer Packaged Goods Online

Groove

In this guide, we’re outlining the importance of a few variables — packaging, shipping and fulfillment — as well as strategies to help your eCommerce store drive CPG growth. Drop Shipping Not all eCommerce retailers use drop shipping, but it’s beneficial in some circumstances. Read on for more!