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Business is growing. Brand recognition is up. And drop ship orders are soaring. Great news, except that EDI and order processing seems to consume more and more time. How can a company scale, and process more EDI transactions and orders in less time? The solution: automate EDI and order processing as much as possible…
The Shopify platform provides many entrepreneurs the freedom to launch their businesses. Without significant investment, a brand can go from a mere idea to a company handling orders from online shoppers. But what happens as that company grows and it gains the attention of large retailers who want to carry its products? That usually means Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capabilities are required, and it can add complexity. But with the right third-party provider, EDI and order processing for Shopify users can be a straightforward process that doesn’t consume valuable time…
As more retailers offer direct-to-consumer shipping for items listed on their websites, they are shifting the warehousing and fulfillment responsibilities to suppliers. At the same time, brands want to keep the space reserved for distribution to a minimum—more warehouse square footage means more costs. Getting Just-in-Time Inventory right can be demanding, and requires knowledgeable, experienced technology partners…
Retailers and brands alike are under ever-increasing pressure to provide a seamless customer experience when shoppers buy online. Stores carry less inventory and expect their suppliers to be equipped to ship directly to consumers in an efficient way. Not to mention quickly. To capitalize on the opportunities online sales create, it’s important to know how to handle fulfillment in less time and without errors. Companies that want to enjoy growth through direct-to-consumer orders should know these four keys to efficient dropshipping…
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…
Accumulating data from orders is easy. The challenge? Transforming all that information into a format that makes it easy for your business to move, manage, and work with it. But the process doesn't have to be difficult: here are five ways to process data for order fulfillment…
At some point, just about every company that sells at the retail level will have two questions:…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought loss, grief, and uncertainty. The human toll should be the greatest concern, but the way it has reshaped daily routines and consumer behavior has also put the spotlight squarely on supply chain efficiency. Even pre-COVID, shipping and logistics were undergoing transformation. But now? Technology and COVID-19 are changing the global supply chain. Dramatically…
Get our free Guide to Managing Amazon Orders. Integrate With Amazon To Maximize Profits Chances are, Amazon sales are a key piece of your overall revenue picture. With online sales more important than ever, it’s hard to avoid the world’s largest channel. But how well do you manage your Amazon orders? Is there room for improvement? We have a solution. Integrate Amazon Vendor Central and Seller Central orders…
If you are a cannabidiol (CBD) brand, you know that more and more retailers are stocking CBD products. No longer found primarily on the shelves of small health food shops, CBD has landed on the shelves of retail giants such as CVS, Whole Foods, and The Vitamin Shoppe. The market is growing rapidly, as more and more consumers embrace the health benefits of CBD. Looking forward, the brands that will enjoy lasting success will be those with reliable supply chains. An essential part of that? EDI for CBD brands and products…