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Understanding the Profitability of Omnichannel Retail is a Problem

Logistics Viewpoints

As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. One example of the detailed costing this is used in warehouse fulfillment, but not in store fulfillment, involves engineered labor studies.

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Importance of Social Proof in Ecommerce

Ship Monk

What can ecommerce businesses do to leverage this power? And when we feel uncertain, humans tend to look for examples of what others in our situation have done. That, in a nutshell, is why ecommerce businesses cannot afford to ignore the importance of social proof. That’s a mind-blowing statistic. What is Social Proof?

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Walmart in a World on Fire

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the companies she holds up as a positive example of a big company addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is Walmart. A few years ago, for example, my oldest child explained to me that Walmart was a malignant force. Rebecca Henerson’s formula for fixing capitalism was a business best seller.

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The 411 on Social Proof

Ship Monk

Take us, for example. Regardless, it’s undeniable that the opinions of others have a significant impact on our daily decisions, and eCommerce is no exception. Social proof can come from all sorts of places, but the below examples have proven to be some of the most effective. Customer Testimonials & Case Studies.

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The Online Retail Landscape in 2019: A Review of the Highs and Lows

Logistics Bureau

As online retail has become such a massive catalyst for changes in supply chain and logistics thinking and practice over the last few years, I thought it worth greeting the New Year with a brief look at the ecommerce sector and how some of its players have performed in 2019. Who Else is Doing Well in Online Retail?

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Brand Values: How to Increase Your Customer Loyalty

GoShip Blog

Standing out from the crowd among millions of ecommerce businesses in the US requires you to connect with your audience on an emotional level. The ecommerce industry is more competitive than it has ever been. Case studies prove that customers are often willing to adhere to stricter policies from a sustainably minded business brand.

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6 Things to Look for in a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Partner

Now, That's Logistics

Most recently, these operations are being called upon to support the growing ecommerce sector, which is expected to get products from point of origin to a customer’s location without the support of a brick-and-mortar location. Does it hold accreditations from recognized industry bodies?

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