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How is EDI Still Relevant in 2021?

How is EDI Still Relevant in 2021?

As you review your end of year expenses and prep for taxes – are you noticing higher EDI expenses?   It’s no wonder so many suppliers are looking for software to help keep EDI expenses under control as many are now expected to dropship to customers on behalf of their...

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eCommerce and its Digital Innovation

eCommerce and its Digital Innovation

If this past year taught businesses anything, it’s that staying relevant amidst rapid innovation of new processes and technologies is critical for survival.  Many eCommerce businesses were poised and ready for the rapid growth that the pandemic brought to online...

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Surviving 2020 to Thriving in 2021 with eCommerce

Surviving 2020 to Thriving in 2021 with eCommerce

As we bring this holiday season to a close, it’s time to reflect on everything that brought us to a record year of growth for online holiday sales. As Covid numbers continue to skyrocket across the nation, some consumers choose to stay home and shop from the safety of...

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Is EDI Going to Eat You Alive This Holiday Season?

Is EDI Going to Eat You Alive This Holiday Season?

If you are one of the many suppliers that have been blessed with large quantities of sales this holiday season, you are probably also suffering a bit from the cost of meeting that demand. According to projections by Deloitte, holiday sales are forecasted to rise conservatively 1.5% up to a more aggressive projection of 3.5%, with consumers starting even earlier this holiday season and shopping through January.

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Building Trust with Your Sales Channels

Building Trust with Your Sales Channels

Suppliers face many challenges today, with the emphasis shifting away from brick and mortar and towards e-commerce, suppliers need to constantly grow and evolve in ways that improve both relationships with sales channels and with customers.  Sales channels are also...

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Is Your Warehouse Efficient Enough for the New e-Commerce World?

Is Your Warehouse Efficient Enough for the New e-Commerce World?

Is Your Warehouse Efficient Enough for the New e-Commerce World?
In a typical year, suppliers and their warehouses have ample time to reset and prepare for the big holiday rush, but 2020 has thrown the supply chain industry for a loop. Consumers have required nonstop shipment of both essential and non-essential items even through Covid and shelter in place regulations, leaving the industry to balance remaining open while still prepping for this year’s holiday rush.

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