Many retailers struggle to offer customers online purchasing options while managing their physical stores. This problem often stems from using various pieced-together software systems to perform the accounting, inventory, and payment functions necessary to conduct business and somehow tie them to an online retail provider. While these companies might succeed in giving their customers an… Continue reading Gain Greater Insights and Improve Customer Satisfaction with Unified Commerce
Category: eCommerce
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Different eTailing Channels
Online retailers, or eTailers, have many choices when it comes to selling their products online. In general, the choices come down to hosting your online store or selling your product using an online Marketplace. Many online sellers will choose a combination of the two to maximize their reach. However, each option has advantages and disadvantages,… Continue reading The Advantages and Disadvantages of Different eTailing Channels
The Benefits of Business Central Integrations with Multiple Sales Channels
For many companies, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP is the hub that directly controls or integrates with warehouse and inventory management, order acceptance and fulfillment, customer relationship management (CRM), reporting, and much more. For online sellers, integrating Business Central with their eCommerce websites and marketplaces is an important extension of their business operations and… Continue reading The Benefits of Business Central Integrations with Multiple Sales Channels
What Is an eTailer? The Essential Elements for Success
What is an eTailer? “eTailer,” short for “online retailer,” is a term used to describe a business that earns a significant portion of its income from online sales. Online sales are booming While online retail has steadily grown for over a decade, COVID-19 disrupted consumers’ ability to purchase from a physical brick-and-mortar storefront. In response,… Continue reading What Is an eTailer? The Essential Elements for Success
AI Takes Center Stage at NRF 2024: Our Top 5 Takeaways from Retail’s Big Show
The National Retail Federation (NRF) held Retail’s Big Show last week, with over 40,000 attendees and more than 1000 exhibitors filling the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year, the event did not disappoint with great sessions led by industry heavyweights like FedEx, Walmart, and Saks Fifth Avenue. New technologies were… Continue reading AI Takes Center Stage at NRF 2024: Our Top 5 Takeaways from Retail’s Big Show
Cybersecurity Challenges in the Retail Industry
Retailers handle valuable information, specifically customer data (including personally identifiable information or PII) and credit card numbers. As a result, they are prime targets for cybercriminals, who then sell this valuable information on the dark web. To protect themselves and their customers, it is vital that retailers consider the risks associated with a cyber attack… Continue reading Cybersecurity Challenges in the Retail Industry
Demand and Supply Planning for Efficient Business Operations
Businesses are constantly challenged to provide a seamless flow of products from manufacturing to the consumer. To meet this challenge, companies use Demand and Supply Planning, two disciplines that involve a complex study of the supply chain and consumer behavior to ensure that a sufficient supply of products is on hand to meet consumer demand,… Continue reading Demand and Supply Planning for Efficient Business Operations
Streamline Operations with Logistics and Shipping Solutions for Business Central
Shipping and logistics have been a critical part of successful businesses for years. The rise of eCommerce has placed increased pressure on companies to get their products into the hands of their customers as fast and as efficiently as possible. For Dynamics 365 Business Central customers, options are available to improve shipping operations. Microsoft Dynamics… Continue reading Streamline Operations with Logistics and Shipping Solutions for Business Central
Key Performance Indicators that Help You Assess Company Health
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are metrics used by managers and financial professionals to assess the health of a company. Think of KPIs as the vital signs to check on the health of a company. When a person goes for a medical checkup, the doctor will take his or her vital signs and, based on those… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators that Help You Assess Company Health
Get Ready for 2024: Learn about the latest eCommerce trends
The eCommerce industry continues to grow and mature. US eCommerce revenue is expected to top $1T in 2024 and account for nearly 20% of all retail sales. As we head into the second half of 2023 (and the holiday season), here are several eCommerce trends eTailers should have on their radar: The eCommerce landscape changes… Continue reading Get Ready for 2024: Learn about the latest eCommerce trends