Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of origin to the point...
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IanSmart shipping for home improvement goods
When you run an online store that deals with furniture and home improvement goods, you have to think in a detailed manner and come up with a clear and concrete shipping strategy. Why, the emphasis on shipping? Unlike...
Seven ways to sell your start-up story to the investor
A venture capitalist is able to invest in your startup because he’s shrewd with money. And how does a shrewd man decide whether to go ahead and invest with your venture? People Venture capitalists look at you and your...
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Risk Management in Supply Chain and Logistics
The new age supply chain is global and quite complex. And with the quantum leap in geographic terms, supply chains become more complex and the risk of disruption intensifies. While there is a known risk potential, it is...
How to get that sign of authenticity for your business?
A positive sounding testimonial goes a long way when you have an online business. Unlike the physical store where buyers are aware that you have goods to sell, that you are for real and that it is safe to pay you, the...
Ethical Supply Chain Management – Boon or Bane?
Typically, an ethical supply chain means higher costs for raw materials and labor. But, some believe that it ultimately pays off for companies, as such efforts can improve reputation among consumers and produce greater...
Do you own or plan to start a gift shop online?
Owning a gift shop is quite different from owning a regular retail store. An online gift store offers customers several advantages. They can browse across an array of stores and then decide on one. One can sit in one...
Identifying your niche market
You don’t bump into stores selling hospital equipment. You don’t see advertisements for industrial ink in any of the publications you subscribe to. These are niche products which differ a lot from mainstream products...
Would you go local or prefer the exotic?
When you start a business, one of the foremost questions you would want to have a definite answer to is whether you want to use locally available materials or get the from elsewhere. You can source raw materials from...
How effectively are you using your shipping reports?
A detailed record of shipping history can be a great indicator of many business trends. Studying shipping reports can provide an insight into predictive analysis for many business strategies. LateShipment Shipping...
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How much should a company invest in digital marketing?
Gone are the days of direct marketing, today it is all about getting more digital, as we spend more time on our laptops, tablets and mobiles. This poses a major challenge to retailers as they fight to keep their...
Will FedEx and UPS be able to handle the holiday rush this year?
The holiday season is a hectic period for a lot of businesses. With the advent of online shopping, it can be a mad part of the year with people logging on to their computers every minute and closing in on deals very...
Suspense in the Mailbox
Teasers are a great marketing technique today. Email teasers are awesome because the current generation cannot make it to 60 minutes without checking the mailbox twice. But before launching into an email teaser...