What We’re Reading: Prime Day, Harmonious Retail, and Shopper Tech
This week we’re reading a variety of articles that include why harmonious retail is better than omnichannel, results from Amazon Prime Day, and the use of shopper tech in stores. Read the articles below!
(more…)Get Ship Done with ShipStation – nChannel Announces Partnership with ShipStation
nChannel is excited to welcome ShipStation as our newest partner! ShipStation helps eCommerce retailers import, organize, process, and ship orders efficiently from any web browser. With over 150 shopping carts, marketplaces, carriers, and fulfillment services, merchants of all sizes can streamline shipping wherever you sell and however you ship.
(more…)What We’re Reading: Prime Day, Unified Commerce and Retail Flexibility
This week we’re reading a variety of articles that include Prime Day’s expected sales, how to create a unified commerce experience, and how to have a innovative mindset in retail. Read the articles below!
(more…)What is a Cloud ERP System?
(This post was originally published on April 20, 2016. It has been updated for accuracy and completeness).
A growing retail business often needs to upgrade their technology to keep up with operations. One of the bigger technology investments you’ll make is in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This technology often becomes the lifeline of your business. It’s where you handle your financials, order processing, product information, reporting, and more. It’s been a technology that retailers and wholesalers have turned to for many years to manage all different aspects of their business.
Just like other technology systems, ERPs are also making the move to cloud services allowing them to be more affordable and flexible. This article will define what an ERP is, the benefits of cloud-based ERP systems, and list out today’s top ERP systems. We hope this helps you decide whether you’re ready for an ERP and how to evaluate the best one for your business.
(more…)Why Your eCommerce Delivery Strategy Is More Important than Ever
(This post was originally published on July 6, 2017. We’ve updated it for accuracy and completeness.)
Can your customers rely on your shipping policies? How often do you miss a date or ship the wrong item?
A negative shipping experience can have an irreparable impact on your relationship with customers. 84% of consumers say that they won’t return to a brand after just one poor delivery experience.
All it takes is one mistakes to erode your brand image and customer loyalty. These mistakes add up and affect your bottom line too.
If there’s one business area to focus on next, consider making it your eCommerce delivery strategy. Statistics show that a good shipping experience is more important than ever for customer retention.
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