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Ecommerce Shopping Carts vs. Ecommerce Marketplaces

Ship Monk

So, you want to start an ecommerce business. We’re happy to tell you that there are far more options than those two seemingly opposite paths to success (and many, many ecommerce businesses go both ways)! Take a seat as we explore the differences between ecommerce stores and ecommerce marketplaces, and list the pros and cons of each.

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Demand Forecasting: How It Enhances Ecommerce Operations

Ship Monk

As the holiday shopping season reaches its peak, ecommerce business owners everywhere are crossing their fingers, hoping they have enough product in stock and that they didn’t order too much. In truth, demand forecasting, or estimating how much product you’ll sell in the future, is one of the toughest challenges for any ecommerce business.

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Email Tips for Ecommerce Businesses

Ship Monk

One of the greatest benefits of owning a direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce business is that you get to form a direct connection with your customers. All ecommerce businesses should be engaging in targeted advertising. You do you and look at the data to determine what sending profile best fits your client base.

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Survey reveals channels to online success

Logistics Business Magazine

a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics and financial services, has released new data from its BOXpoll survey revealing key insights for UK retailers selling to US consumers. The BOXpoll survey questioned 400 US-located online shoppers who purchased from UK brands in the past six months.

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Survey: growth opportunities for post sector

Logistics Business Magazine

Escher , a global leader transforming postal operators and couriers, has published the results of its fifth annual Future of Posts survey. This survey came as businesses were emerging from pandemic operations and makes it clear that Posts continue to focus on the opportunity presented by e-commerce and customer-focused priorities.

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How Do The Fastest Growing eCommerce Companies Maintain Growth?

Ship Monk

When you start a direct-to-consumer business (DTC), you can gather market data and make some educated assumptions about your product, but until you start generating sales they’re all just best-guesses. As your business grows, data about your customers becomes more readily available and far more valuable.

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How to Avoid Fulfillment Mispicks in Ecommerce

Ship Monk

Back in 2013, in a survey of 250 supply chain executives, more than half of them reported picking error rates of 3-4%, with each mistake costing the company an estimated $22. Most ecommerce businesses process far more than 1,000 orders per year. Identify problem areas by setting KPIs and collecting data. But consider this.