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"Future Directions in Digital Commerce Platforms (2024-2033)"

Digital Commerce Platforms are redefining the retail landscape by offering integrated solutions for managing online sales, customer interactions, and supply chain logistics. These platforms provide a seamless and scalable infrastructure for businesses to operate e-commerce operations efficiently, from storefront design and payment processing to inventory management and customer service. With advanced features like personalized shopping experiences, AI-driven recommendations, and multi-channel support, digital commerce platforms enhance engagement, drive sales, and streamline operations. As the digital economy continues to expand, these platforms are crucial for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive online marketplace.

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Cosmetic Supply Chain Solution - Holisol Logistics

Cosmetics products need to be stored in dust-free and clean environment. What else is there that needs to be taken care of while designing a warehousing solution for cosmetics products?

Our domain experts share in the blog '4 essentials to makeover your cosmetic supply chain' https://bit.ly/2WQsBLU.A trusted 3PL partner should understand the intricacies of the cosmetic industry and must keep in mind these 4 factors.For any fulfilment related buisness requirements & customised supply chain solutions, visit our website @ https://bit.ly/2Ou0oGL or get in touch with our domain expert Ajay Kanwar at info@holisollogistics.com/ 9811311926.

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Holisol is a leading supply chain organization providing solutions in retail (end-to-end fulfillment), Auto & Engineering (packaging & supply chain) and Consulting. Holisol works on the value proposition of Design-Implement-Manage to offer customers an experience of working like their own extended team, with affordable strategic and operational expertise.

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Omni-channel Retail- The Future of E-commerce

Retailers today wish to give their customers effortless shopping experience. These days customers are not only looking for the perfect product that suits their need, but they are also demanding a seamless affair in getting that product.

The way to this smooth purchase journey starts with omnichannel retail. Omni-channel retail refers to the multi-channel method that aims at providing the customer with a seamless shopping experience whether the client is shopping online from a mobile device, a laptop or from a retail store near-by. Omni-channel provides the customer with an integrated shopping experience that multi-channel does not.

Brands who are embracing omnichannel retailing improve the overall buying experience of their customers and create more channels to increase the sales throughput. In fact, they have gone an extra mile to create a personalized experience by reaching their doorstep instead of focusing on driving the footfall to the stores. Given below are 7 benefits of omnichannel retail and its impact on your business-

#1. Sustainable Revenue Growth- According to the research done by the IDC customers who buy from stores and from e-commerce websites have 30% higher customer lifetime value as compared to a customer who shops only from one channel. Retailers can capitalize on this potential value and have consistent revenue growth by giving customers the option to buy in person.

#2. High Customer Retention- In today’s competitive environment retaining a relationship with the customer is quite challenging. Brands are consistently researching and coming up with innovating ways to engage their customers. One of the approaches is how to create a personalized experience. Consistently following customer behavior through social media channels is one of the ways to gain deeper insight. Being individually distinguished and personally attended is what customer cherish.

#4. Customer Self Service- Customer’s embrace self-service for a sense of self-independence. All thanks to digital innovation driven by technology. At the same time, it also allows the consumer to keep in touch and receive feedback from the service provider through chatbots, social media response engagement, and the call center support. If customers get answers to their questions without taking up Omni-channel Retail- The Future of E-commerce much time and resources, it increases business efficiency and customer satisfaction.

#5. Increased sales and Margins- Omni-channel set up allows customers to make a purchase from wherever they please. It gives retailers’ stock visibility and accessibility to the customers’ in their preferred channel. Moreover, it provides convenience to the customers and substantially increases the buying opportunities for various products offered by retailers. Most importantly it provides customers with a wide range of selection and numerous ways of accessing and purchasing that selection thereby enhancing sales.

#6. Easy Returns- Ease of returns improves the overall brand experience. Which means omnichannel gives a choice to make returns via multi-channels that further helps in building the loyalty of the customer. Just think you are buying from a website but now you can return it back to the store next door? What needs to be adapted is technology stock management and pricing management – as each channel may have some different pricing to offer.

#7. Decreased labor costs/ Shipping cost- Over the long run, the retailers would be able to optimize inventory and reduce the amount of time taken which will significantly bring savings. Similarly, optimization can be done at the nearest omnichannel fulfillment center, items included in an order or in the available inventory, retailers can reduce shipping costs.

Adopting omnichannel strategy ensures a successful future and engaging business prospects. Omni-channel retailing offers a 360 view of all the purchases made by the customers. In the end, what all the retailers want to offer i.e. best-in-class customer experience, operational excellence to serve their customer better to drive growth. It will enable retailers/ brands to improve the insight or understanding of their customer. In the end, customer satisfaction and streamlined efficiency are what everyone is aiming for.

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How to Gain Success in Multichannel Retailing

More and more customers are shopping in more places than ever. There is one and only way to catch all of them and that’s by implementing a multichannel retailing. Multichannel retailing only means one thing – giving customers a number of ways to shop for goods and services. It makes them possible to buy everything they want while sitting on a couch, relaxing on the beach or simply searching other stores for a lower price. Sounds good, isn’t it? But, running a multichannel business can be a challenge.

The Challenges

The challenges you will be facing when you put multichannel retailing into practice involves a lot of different factors. One reason is that retailers will find it difficult to have a single and consistent data source due to the multi-store operation. There are chances for retail channels as well to use autonomous systems that do not match with other channels. This will make selling process down resulting in a poor customer experience. On the other hand, the major concern for many e-commerce businesses includes inventory and, stock and order management. Others also experience issues with product listing, billing and also shipping. Major Challenges: Inventory/Stock Management Listings Customer Experience Shipping

Overcoming Struggles

Multichannel retailing can take your business to the next level and can help you earn profits a lot faster. But a number of obstacles may also come along the way. Don’t ever let them block your opportunities to reach more customers because when challenges become a thing of the past, you gain success.

•    Inventory/Stock Management

If overstocking or overselling deeply pissed you off, make sure to store enough just for the given month the next time you get into your warehouse. For manual management, stop relying on offline spreadsheets. Start tracking and managing your store by using effective online tools instead.

•    Product Listing

Product listing is not easy. It becomes even harder when you sell products in various sales channels as you need to set up your products one by one. When there is a lack of consistency, you get your entire listing ruined. You need to use product listing tools for e-commerce businesses to solve that issue.

•    Shipping and Returns

Whether you use WooCommerce POS for your business or any other e-commerce plug-in, you have to deal with shipping and return struggles. This is true when you start a multi-store procedure. Help yourself by finding the best shipping partner. It is also important to have clear return policies and reasonable pricing.

•    Customer Service and Experience

Serving all your customers across multiple store locations is a great challenge. Hire the right people who have the skills that can help you out. Make descriptive guidelines for your team to follow and always give your customers a delight every time they shop. You can use a number of tools that can automate your transactions such as WooPOS.

Multichannel Retailing in Today’s Age

Multichannel retailing is essential to give customers a number of ways to shop, which is exactly what they want these days. Being able to solve all the issues is a big triumph for business owners, and giving customers the best experience is extremely fulfilling. A business that can handle a multi-store operation is matchless. Consider multichannel retailing in your business and reach a lot of consumers the fastest way! Read the full article

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Tailor-made Supply Chain Solutions

Tailor-made supply chain solutions for your product according to your specific requirements. For any business query contact our business expert Mr. Arindam Bhattacharya at arindam.bhattacharya@holisollogistics.com / +91 8800663911 or visit our website @ https://bit.ly/3f3unAN.

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Multi-Channel Fulfilment Solution

In a high opportunity market, you need to grow continuously. And to achieve this, you need partners who understand these challenges and are highly agile and responsive to manage these challenges for you while you focus on ‘building your business’. For more information visit our website @ https://bit.ly/305U5yA or call us at +91 9811311926.

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Why is Distribution Network Design important?

At Holisol, we understand that for perfect order fulfillment, your distribution network should be suitably designed. Distribution network incorporates resources, network, transportation, people and technology. All these functions must align together to match supply chain expectations, otherwise, there would be an increase in transportation costs, lead times, issues related to product availability, inventory management and so on.

To achieve business objectives with efficient supply chains, it’s necessary to take care of all these factors.

How do we design Distribution Networks?

Holisol Designs Distribution Networks for emerging E-commerce players, international & domestic Retailers, Consumer Goods companies and Automotive manufacturers. Not only this, our designs can be tailor-made for your industry and are capable of being the best fit for your requirement.

Our experts conduct research around below areas which majorly constitute the distribution network across multiple industries –

Total Cost of ownership

Warehouse optimization – Size, location, operating cost etc.

Relocation of Hubs (Distribution Centre)

Location of Production Centre

Location of the third-party suppliers

Transportation Models – Cost Vs vehicle type Vs Distances modeling

Delivery Process – Service level requirement

Order Sizes

Service Lead Times

Route Mapping; Optimization to street-level if required

Research findings around the above factors are analyzed by our analytics team and then we develop the best possible network design for your business which enables you to achieve the business objectives.

Benefits for our customers –

Geographical mapping of production facilities with warehousing sites

Mapping of distribution centres or hubs with customer demands

Reduction in service costs as well as distribution costs

Enhancement in standards of fulfilling customer demands