What is Order Fulfillment? Order Fulfillment covers the complete eCommerce process from making a sale to getting the orders delivered to the customer. While it can also be used to describe self-fulfillment (or doing everything in-house, from storage and packing to shipping), it is more commonly associated with online merchants … Read more
Running a successful business requires having a well thought out logistics and supply chain strategy — from sourcing materials to fulfilling orders. But even with all the resources readily available to reduce logistics costs and increase revenue, getting products shipped and delivered at the right time and in their best … Read more
Ecommerce Influencer marketing has proven to be a vital digital strategy for eCommerce retailers in the last few years. Despite the pandemic and global economic slowdown, brands will spend up to $15 billion on influencer marketing by 2022. It’s not surprising that companies, multinational or otherwise, are more than eager … Read more
Reading time: 1 min What is social commerce? Social commerce is the use of social networks for eCommerce transactions, i.e. it involves selling products directly through social media networks. This differs from social media marketing. Social media marketing redirects users to an online store; social commerce allows them to checkout … Read more
Reading time: 2 min 15 secThis article was updated on Sept 2020. The Difference Between DHL eCommerce and DHL Express DHL has been a household name in the world of logistics since its foundation back 1969. Decades later and the company remains to be one of the world’s trusted couriers, … Read more
Defining eCommerce Conversion Optimization eCommerce Conversion Optimization or Conversion Rate Optimization is the process of structuring a website, so it encourages visitors to take a specific action on a web page. These actions can be in the form of account creations, whitepaper downloads, newsletter sign-ups, or, in the case of … Read more
Reading time: 3 min What is co-packing? Scaling production can be costly to firms; thus, co-packing has become increasingly popular. Co-packing is a form of outsourcing; it involves the assembling of a product into its final packaged form by a third-party. Co-packers are skilled at handling varying stages of the … Read more
Reading time: 1 min 5 sec Rapid growth in the e-commerce sector is driving significant shifts in the global economy. Nonetheless, this growth is becoming increasingly susceptible to trade tensions between China and the US. China holds an important role in the global supply chain for manufactured products, which accounts … Read more
Reading time: 2 min 45 sec This article was updated on Sept 2020. Amazon FBA and eBay Limitations As online merchants, choosing a fulfillment company can make or break your business. Whether you are an established seller or a first-time entrepreneur, you are probably familiar with eCommerce giants Amazon FBA … Read more
Reading time: 2 min With consumerism on the rise, unusual demand patterns can be common. It is thus important for e-commerce business to have distribution channels that are flexible, responsive and cost-effective. What is distribution logistics? Distribution logistics involves the entire process of delivering the finished products to the customer. It … Read more
Reading time: 2 min 15 sec What is a bonded zone? A bonded zone is an area within a country where there are special trade terms or policies. Generally arrangements for customs duties, import/export duties will differ from normal import/export procedures. For example, foreign goods can enter the region without … Read more
As more people go online, so does the need for goods and services increase. Shipping from China to US, the second-largest economy in the world, will still be a prime source of manufactured goods. Asian markets will become more dominant as they will make up most of the world’s top … Read more
