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The rise of eCommerce is both an opportunity and a challenge for brands and suppliers…
Obviously, an efficient warehouse is critical for a seamless supply chain, and the technology that powers operations is a Warehouse Management System (WMS). This kind of software application handles day-to-day operations and provides accurate, real-time tracking of inventory levels. Picking items, receiving shipments, establishing locations of stock—these are some of the tasks that are easier and faster with a robust WMS. But to make a supply chain even stronger and more efficient, consider connecting Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software with your WMS…
Three Ways to Spend Less Time on EDI What's the biggest complaint people have about EDI? It takes too long. And yes, it can be incredibly time-consuming. It can also be monotonous, leading to mistakes that take additional hours to resolve. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way. Here are three ways to spend less time on EDI…
As a supplier, it's not uncommon to end up working with multiple EDI providers as your company grows. When new trading partners are added, it's easy to default to using the EDI provider that is either recommended by a specific retailer or used for pre-production testing. But it's not always the best choice—there are many benefits derived from working on a single software platform, and at least five reasons to use one EDI provider for all your accounts…
Amazon starts with the customer experience. And works backwards. That's what makes the Amazon supply chain successful…
You just launched your new product. It's your first one in the category, but it's a great item and your marketing efforts are generating buzz. What's more, you have major retailers, including big box stores, that want to stock it. It's an exciting time, but building a retail supply chain for new products is not without challenges…
It's clear the COVID pandemic is reshaping human behavior, and many of the coronavirus-related changes could be lasting. While eCommerce was established long ago as a game changer, new patterns are emerging in online retail during these challenging times. Rather than focus on how the internet is altering the landscape, it's time to ask this question: what's next for online shopping?…
Why is accurate, consistent, and automated EDI for housewares so important?…
It's always exciting when an online purchase arrives. Okay, maybe not always—items like toilet bowl cleaner or toothpaste probably won't get the heart racing—but unpacking is definitely part of the fun of eCommerce…
At some point, just about every company that sells at the retail level will have two questions:…