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COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruption: Amazon and Beyond

ROI Revolution

Where consumers saw empty shelves, longer shipping times, and shuttered stores, executives saw raw material shortages, factory shutdowns, and ports closed. companies have experienced some sort of supply chain disruption. But production isn’t the only link in the supply chain disruption that’s suffering.

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RetailWire: Should Walmart Reinstate In-Store Returns During A Pandemic?

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart, however, is not taking in-store returns for apparel, cleaning supplies, health and beauty or pharmacy purchases, although customers can ship products back using the Walmart app or web site. This policy prompted customer complaints that a local ABC TV affiliate in Chicago reported on.

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How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb

Retail TouchPoints

“Remember that retailers built their supply chains around their brick-and-mortar business and are not optimized for e-Commerce,” said Alex Fitzgerald, Principal in the Consumer Practice of Kearney in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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The Complete Comparison Guide Between Your 3 Ecommerce Fulfillment Options: Drop-Shipping, 3PL or Self-Fulfillment

BigCommerce

As anyone well-versed in operational ecommerce is aware, this actually encompasses a number of complex steps throughout the supply chain that all play a significant role in how customers perceive your business. Product fulfillment is the most important artery supporting the overall health of a quickly growing ecommerce business.

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Inventory Management for Scaling ($1M+) Businesses: Techniques You Need to Know Before You Go Bust

BigCommerce

Ship products to customers in a timely manner. Inventory ties into every element of your store, from supply, to warehousing , to order fulfilment and customer satisfaction. weeks, or 66 days, which is the maximum inventory supply you should have on hand. You probably already know how important inventory management is.

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Unify Drop Ship and Marketplace for a Highly Flexible Go-to-Market Model — Don’t Get Stuck in ‘Either-Or’

Retail TouchPoints

It’s simply not practical to stock millions of items in a warehouse, curate them at the individual product level, and put them in front of the right shoppers while still turning a profit. As a result, many retailers are seeking to scale up their selection through models like drop ship and marketplace.

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The Secret Behind Quick-Turn Merch: A Strong Partner

Retail TouchPoints

This versatility is a key tool in appealing to your target customers and creating items they actually want, so it’s important to find a company that offers an extensive product line. While you may not be shipping products worldwide, the benefit of an international company is its extensive network of suppliers, sourcing and tools.

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