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Same Day vs Next Day Delivery … What’s the Difference? (Infographic)

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Last Mile Delivery! What is your Strategy?

E-commerce has changed the game of how parcels are transported and delivered to customers with the expectations of same day vs next day delivery.

With the help of advanced technology, the days have become shorter. We no longer have to wait for the sun to rise and set a few times before we receive that box of meat pie that’s probably not safe to eat anymore.

What once felt as if a pack mule was used to deliver a package, now seems like a teleportation device is involved in the delivery.

World Class E-Commerce Fulfillment Principles! (Infographic)

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Keys to Success in Warehouse Management/Order Fulfillment! (Video)

E-Commerce is the fastest growing avenue for doing business anywhere. It has been for many years and it will be for many years to come. In support of this your operations need to be World Class.

It is certainly a challenge to establish the sales, marketing, merchandising and transactional infrastructure to offer an efficient and effective E-Commerce solution to your customers.

At the core of the Supply Chain an enormous challenge is to have a highly competitive and compelling E-Commerce Fulfillment solution. So what are the key principles that you must have in place to design, construct and deliver a leading E-Commerce Fulfillment solution?

How to Sell on Amazon! The Complete Guide!

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Shipping With Amazon: Cutting out the Middle Man!

Amazon is an online marketplace used by millions of people globally. From clothing to electronics to toiletries, you can find almost anything on Amazon.Wondering how you can get in on the action and how to sell on Amazon? All you need is a small monetary investment to get started and the knowledge of how to run a successful listing.

Anyone can sell on Amazon if they can choose a product, set up a profile and find a fulfillment provider. The benefits of selling on Amazon range from access to millions of customers to the ease of their platform.

Here we’ll walk you through each step of the selling process from setting up your account to expanding globally. Learn how to sell on Amazon.

Cutting Edge Warehouses! (Video)

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Streamline your Entire Distribution Centre or Warehouse at One Time!

Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that in 2017 total spending on logistics in the US rose to a record $1.5 trillion, up 6.2% from the year before. What’s more, the costs of warehousing, fulfillment and delivery are expected to keep rising in the upcoming year. This is why the biggest players in the market are investing in cutting edge warehouses and technology.

Here are 4 amazing examples of beautiful warehouse operations in which the latest technologies are helping ecommerce giants handle record volumes of parcels faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Our 2018 Top 10 List!

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It’s been a tremendous start to our second year at Supply Chain Game Changer. Our goal has always been to share experiences and expertise, including our 2018 Top 10 list. In the first half of 2018 our readership continued to grow substantially over our first year, 2017. And we were selected as one of the Top 25 Procurement blogs in the world.

In 2018 we added video content and introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series. For the purpose of this Top 10 List we have excluded all “Seasoned Leadership in Action” articles as we are not trying to promote a popularity contest amongst individuals. That being said the response to the Interview series has been absolutely outstanding.

We also continued to add more and more Guest posts provided by industry leaders. We have 17 new Guest contributors so far in 2018 on top of the outstanding roster of contributors who started with us in 2017.

As we end the first 6 months of 2018 we wanted to publish our Top 10 List, so far.

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So here is our 1st Top 10 List of 2018…

6 Techniques to Reduce Last Mile Delivery Costs!

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Last Mile Delivery Explained! (Infographic)

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Last mile deliveries are one of the major costs that companies bear when it comes to breaking down the costs of the supply chain as a whole. The most efficient way to deal with this would be implementing a last mile delivery platform. We will get to that in a bit as we talk about how to reduce last mile delivery costs.

According to a report by Capgemini, last mile deliveries account for over 41% of the overall supply chain costs. Having determined that it becomes necessary that companies find ways to reduce last mile delivery costs.

DIM Weight Pricing Explained!

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Last Mile Delivery: Stop Shipping Air and Empty Boxes!

The 2014 holiday season marked the last Q4 end-of-year sales period where packages shipped based on actual weight. With the start of 2015, UPS and FedEx instituted a dimensional DIM weight pricing structure.

The US Postal Service has since adopted this pricing model, also referred to as DIM weight pricing. This has changed the way freight companies calculate shipping charges.

What are White Glove Services? All You Need to Know!

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Omnichannel Customer Service Best Practices!

The growth of the eCommerce industry redefined the whole meaning of customer satisfaction, including the provision of white glove services.

A product’s quality and price no longer define how much value a good has. The tremendous shift of the seller-consumer dynamics now puts convenience, speed, and outstanding logistics supervision on the consumer’s list for a complete buying experience.

Delivery in the Age of Amazon!

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Last Mile Delivery! What is your Strategy?

Brands don’t have to be Amazon to build stellar last mile delivery and fulfillment operations that win new business and drive customer loyalty.

However, they do have to look deeply and honestly at the way they run their delivery operations today, and then take the next step forward by making the necessary changes.

If you think delivery is just about transporting a product to the buyer, think again.

Amazon by the Numbers! (Infographic)

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How to Sell on Amazon! The Complete Guide!

Whether you love, hate or remain neutral on Amazon, one can only marvel and admire Amazon by the numbers which only appear to be accelerating.

The infographic from Fortna in this post from Jeff Ashcroft provides a startling picture of where Amazon is at currently and how they’re expected to handle over half of online e-commerce transactions with Walmart now only at 5% and growing!

Content provided by Jeff Ashcroft.

Competing against Amazon? You need a Blue Ocean strategy!

Amazon by the numbers article and permission to publish here provided by Jeff Ashcroft. Originally published on Supply Chain Game Changer on August 24, 2017.

Choose the Best Woocommerce Theme for WordPress from TemplateMonster!

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Real Life Tips and Lessons On Increasing Website Speed!

Do you want to create the coolest store? Of course, it is. Sit back and grab a cup of coffee; now we are going to talk about an online sales business creation. The TemplateMonster marketplace has many years of providing services in web technologies experience and has many ready-made solutions.

If you analyze the statistics of the rating of items that are most interesting to developers and users, WordPress is definitely at the top. But how to create an e-commerce site based on this platform along with the best Woocommerce theme, and how difficult is it? It is what this article is about.

Has Walmart Beat Amazon Using an Omnichannel Returns Strategy?

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Customer Returns State … And What to Do Next! (Infographic)

Amazon has reigned supreme in e-commerce for years, but Walmart is well on its way to making the e-commerce giant a little nervous. Amazon acquired Whole Foods and dropped the price of Prime Pantry through Prime Perks. Amazon began looking into brick-and-mortar storefronts, hoping to capture a new slice of the omnichannel pie.

Walmart has a different approach, and in several ways, Walmart is positioning itself to best Amazon in e-commerce through an innovative, omnichannel return strategy. To understand the true scope of this accomplishment, supply chain leaders need to understand the precursor steps Walmart has taken.

22 Tips for Offering Profitable Free Shipping! (Infographic)

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Free shipping is an effective but sometimes costly sales tool. Is it possible for companies to achieve profitable free shipping?

Case studies show that free shipping increases sales, order volume, and conversion rate. Since 60% of shoppers prioritize free shipping and 81% research multiple websites before purchasing, this perk can be the determining factor between someone buying from you or your competitor.

Brick and Mortar Stores: Stand Up and Unite!

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International Expansion in Retail (Infographic)

It’s time for the Retail Brick and Mortar Store to stand up and be counted! All of the talk about the demise of Brick and Mortar stores is premature.

In this age of E-Commerce the vast majority of retail sales are still conducted face to face in a physical store. Even Millennials shop in a physical store 50% of the time.

The phenomenal growth of E-Commerce is undeniable. But more importantly we must remember that customers want an OMNICHANNEL experience, NOT a Single Channel experience.

At the intersection of what the Customer wants and what the Retailer wants is the Brick and Mortar store! This is where the Brick and Mortar Store is uniquely positioned to leverage its significant advantages!

Factors to Consider Before Redesigning Your Website!

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Make Your Website Visible and Trustworthy!

No business can stay afloat in the modern market without a website. Most active consumers are already online, buying products and services via web channels. Thus a website is your strategic source of revenue and brand visibility, which are important considerations before redesigning your website.

Still, as time passes, you might notice that your website enjoys fewer visits. It may also give lower revenue and work with glitches. If any of these pointers are present, you need to prepare your web product to redesign.

Here is a guide on how to get ready for redesigning your website, what factors to consider before doing it, and how to maximize the value of your update efforts.