e-Commerce Revolution
The e-Commerce Revolution Should you run an online-shop? A frequently asked question among retailers is, what type of distribution channel should they use to sell products and services online. If you intend to start your own e-commerce business you come up with the idea to launch your own e-commerce portal (online-shop) or to sell on […]
Rise of Marketplaces
The Rise of Marketplaces How does your retail business benefit from? 20 years ago the first online marketplace appeared, offering products to retailer. These days e-commerce giants like Amazon, eBay, and Rakuten focus on wide range of products – so called horizontal marketplaces, serving consumers. „Fortune“ published a stunning figure of Amazon’s market value – […]
OEM & ODM Practice
The OEM & ODM Practice boost your retail business Traditional sourcing practices are outdated. Advanced technology, digitalization, and IT infrastructure empower especially retailers to engage in e-sourcing rather than playing a passive role within the supply chain. The shift affects all participants and everyone is challenged to respond by transforming operational processes. As result, you […]
Role of Warehouses
The Role of Warehouses the shift from buffers to vital links In the past, warehouses have been considered as cost centres which rarely add any value. But that has changed, triggered by the movement of production to lower cost countries, the growth of e-commerce, and increasing demands from consumers. There is an ongoing process, the […]
OEM & VAR
OEM & VAR companies require a tight cooperation OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturing, a company whose goods are purchased by a retail company. That retailer then sells the end product to consumers. That means, the retail company which purchased those items from the manufacturer (OEM company) adds values to the product itself in various […]
Warehouse Evolution
The Warehouse Evolution a complex transformation that improves your operations Warehouses are static units of which role it is to match product availability to consumer demand. Hence, it focuses on facilitating the movement of goods in the supply chain from the supplier to the consumer while meeting the demand in timely and cost-effective manner. That’s […]