Your Complete Guide to Third Party Logistics (3PLs) [Infographic]
A retailer’s success can depend on logistics. It affects how efficiently you can deliver your product into a consumer’s hands. It’s integral in delivering an omnichannel experience.
However, managing and operating your own logistics can be costly and tough. It takes some retailers years to nail down that type of efficiency. It’s not for everyone to manage their logistics.
Enter third party logistic companies, often referred to as 3PLs.
Retailers can outsource part of, or all, of their supply chain processes to a 3PL company. The infographic below from 2Flow is a complete guide to everything you need to know about 3PLs.
What We’re Reading: Personalization in Retail
Have you bought into all the hype about personalization yet? If you’re a retailer, then I’m sure you have come across the word personalization once or a few times before. This week we’ve put together a few articles that discuss the importance of personalization in retail. (more…)
10 Tips for Preparing for the 2016 Holiday Season [Slideshare]
While everyone is talking about pumpkin spice, retailers are gearing up for the biggest shopping season of the year. With November approaching soon, it’s time to get your holiday season selling strategy in order.
Holiday sales in 2015 increased 3% to $626.1 billion. Online sale grew 9% to $105 billion. For 2016, they’re predicting even more growth!
Use our 10 tips to help prepare your retail business for a successful holiday season. (more…)
What We’re Reading: Fulfillment News
This week we’re reading all about fulfillment. See what’s happening in the world of logistics and its impact on your retail business. (more…)
Your Complete Guide for Understanding Multichannel Distribution Systems
There are many ways to deliver your products to your customers. Most merchants start with just one distribution channel, like a brick-and-mortar or an online store.
As your business grows, you might want to reach your customers through more channels, such as a physical store, online store, and marketing through direct mail.
No matter what channels you choose, selling through various channels requires a multichannel distribution system. This complete guide demonstrates everything you need to know about a multichannel distribution system. (more…)