When does it make sense for a company to engage in same-day delivery? We caught up with Jason Acevedeo, senior director ecommerce operations at Limited Stores, at Operations Summit 2016 in Cincinnati to ask him for his thoughts. Find out how knowing your audience, their demograpics and location, and the type of products you sell all play a part.
While there are many clear advantages to using a third-party fulfillment (3PL) partner for outsourcing some or all of your operations, the majority of merchant companies still opt for keeping these functions in house and firmly within their control. According to respondents to the MCM Outlook Survey, 26.5% of respondents said they use a 3PL in 2016, up from 21.2% in 2015, while the rest said they handle fulfillment internally. Of those who said no, only 2.9% said they are considering use of a 3PL, down from 6.2% in 2015.
When it comes to connecting with customers online, a number of multichannel and ecommerce retailers are still stuck in the “customer support” mindset; one that views contact with a customer as a necessary evil rather than an opportunity. Transforming an empty online store into a center for anticipating and addressing customer needs proactively and intelligently requires careful thought, planning and, in many cases, investment.
With Target’s digital sales reaching an all-time high, Chargebacks911 co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Monica Eaton-Cardone cautions the retailer to beware of rising chargeback fraud, and advises taking proactive measures to prevent losses.
The ecommerce market appears to be is heating up in Pakistan. After experiencing unprecedented traffic and sales on March 23 for its Pakistan Day sale, Jambo.pk Business Unit Head Farhan … Continue Reading →
Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook Messenger’s chatbot revolution Monday at the Facebook F8 conference with the launch of bots for the Messenger Platform, and ecommerce merchants and platforms have already hopped on board. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and Staples announced this week that they will use Facebook Messenger as a customer support tool, LivePerson, and Aspect Software said they will offer Facebook Messenger integration, and Shopify became the first ecommerce platform to offer integration with the new platform.
Sealed Air President, Product Care Ken Chrisman shares insights on ecommerce trends, best practices for supply chain optimization, and why companies are excited about the recent introduction of Bubble Wrap IB, the “un-poppable” version of Sealed Air’s popular Bubble Wrap protective packaging.
“Be the first to write a review” is one of most negative messages retailers can show on their product pages. One way around this conundrum is for retailers to capture a sort of micro-review at the moment of purchase, rather than waiting weeks to ask for a traditional review by email. Here’s how a new type of customer-generated content captured online at the point of purchase can solve the problem of low customer review volume.
Data silos are no laughing matter, and can potentially create a domino effect where all parts of the business are so isolated that attempting to rationalize them is simply impossible. Here’s why connected data with an action-prescribing solution will empower teams to arrive at the right conclusion, optimizing their week and allowing the enterprise to take action faster, thus realizing higher profits.
Business customer expectations have been elevated. It’s about a customer experience where everything that goes into the process of buying a product or service matters. How can B2B marketers be successful at the customer experience? Here are four ways that B2B marketers can keep their customers coming back for more.