eBay Integration with Microsoft Dynamics RMS
eBay isn’t just for consumer auctions anymore. Retailers and Distributors are now taking advantage of eBay’s reach (as well as Amazon) to get rid of excess inventory and even reach new markets. eBay has made launching an eBay store, Dutch Auction or even traditional auction a relatively easy endeavor, however without integration, managing items, inventory, sales orders and customers can become chaotic.
Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) provides retailers with a complete point of sale solution that streamlines operations and increases revenue. One of the strengths of Microsoft Dynamics RMS, (as well as the complete line of Microsoft Dynamics Business Solutions), is its ability for developers to integrate it with different software solutions. This is vitally important in todays retail environment as many businesses look to extend their selling efforts to include web stores and marketplaces. That includes a site like eBay, which can quickly provide expanded reach and increased revenue streams for brick and mortar retailers.
Connecting eBay to Microsoft Dynamics RMS comes with a host of benefits, including: (more…)
nChannel Launches New Integration Solution for eBay
Web-Based, Multi-Channel Solution Helps Companies Easily Integrate ERP, POS and Web Stores to eBay
nChannel, headquartered in Pataskala, Ohio, announced today the availability of its new eBay connector to address the integration and multi-channel needs of retailers and distributors. Customers of Microsoft Dynamics and Sage MAS Business Solutions, along with customers of Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale, Magento and AspDotNetStorefront eCommerce platforms can easily incorporate eBay store management into their multi-channel operations.
The new eBay connector enables nChannel subscribers to automate the population of item data for eBay from any supported ERP, eCommerce or Point of Sale application. eBay orders and customer data can be received by any supported applications, which will automatically update inventory availability across all channels. (more…)
The Importance of Proper Drop Ship Management
At nChannel, we often speak about the importance of connecting your channel applications, from your eCommerce sites and point of sale (POS) solutions to your ERP and accounting systems. With a web-based solution, data is seamlessly transferred between these systems, not only saving you time, but offering you accuracy, visibility, and reliability too.
However, a multi-channel environment can also include “inventory locations” – locations, suppliers or entities that are strategic to fulfilling orders. One such inventory location could be a drop shipper.
Why Should a Company Consider Drop Ship Strategies?
Drop shipping is a sales and inventory strategy in which a business does not actually keep items in stock. (more…)
Fill Your Ecommerce Inventory in a Snap with These Funding Options
An ecommerce business has the benefit of not having to pay rent on a physical storefront. These cyber stores usually only have to worry about obtaining a web host and acquiring the inventory for its virtual operation. The price of web hosting is usually very reasonable. Acquiring inventory, on the other hand, may be a bit of a different story especially for a new venture.??Securing the necessary funding for inventory is always a challenge, particularly so for a new business. In fact, this can be such a significant challenge that it has put some ecommerce ventures out of business before they really even got off the ground. This is often because the business owners were unaware of all the funding sources available to them. Not having funds is also not an excuse anymore for not having inventory to sell. With the wider acceptance of services like drop-shipping, you can fill your cart with inventory without needing initial funds at all. Lets look at some of the options available. (more…)
Web-Based Order Management Software to Manage Your Business
As the world of eCommerce continues to become more and more competitive, it is important to give your business every kind of advantage. With those advantages at your disposal, you will be able to build your business, gain customer loyalty and save yourself both time and money. With that in mind, one of the most important aspects of your online business that you will want to focus on is order management. (more…)