Category: E-commerce

[Southeast Asia] Export Potential in Vietnam (PART II)

With its rising costs, China is no longer the go-to destination for many businesses, and Vietnam has arisen as a potential competitor. Recent trends show that the number of orders shifting from China to Vietnam has seen a significant increase. For example, China’s Pearl River Delta, long known as one of the key factory centers […]

[Southeast Asia] Export Potential in Vietnam (PART I)

With its rising costs, China is no longer the go-to destination for many businesses, and Vietnam has arisen as a potential competitor. Recent trends show that the number of orders shifting from China to Vietnam has seen a significant increase. For example, China’s Pearl River Delta, long known as one of the key factory centers […]

[Southeast Asia] Export Potential in Indonesia (Part III)

Indonesia may not be as big as China in terms of scale and population, but it pretty much is in every other sense of the word, thanks to its limitless opportunities for businesses – large and small alike. Here in the first ‘episode’ of the Southeast Asia analyzing series, we take a look at Indonesia […]

[Southeast Asia] Export Potential in Indonesia (PART II)

Indonesia may not be as big as China in terms of scale and population, but it pretty much is in every other sense of the word, thanks to its limitless opportunities for businesses – large and small alike. Here in the first ‘episode’ of the Southeast Asia analyzing series, we take a look at Indonesia […]

[Southeast Asia] Export Potential in Indonesia (PART I)

Indonesia may not be as big as China in terms of scale and population, but it pretty much is in every other sense of the word, thanks to its limitless opportunities for businesses – large and small alike. Here in the first ‘episode’ of the Southeast Asia analyzing series, we take a look at Indonesia […]

Looking to trade? Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid

Ever have that feeling that a deal seems too good to be true? That little nudge of doubt that makes you hesitate to trade? Using your intuition (along with a good team of advisors) is critical to safely navigating the risky waters of international trade. But sometimes the alluring sense of a little extra profit […]

12 ways to find buyers/buying leads for your import-export business (PART 2)

“How can I find buyer leads?” / “How to find buyers?” are one of the first questions any importer & exporter asks him or herself, and it is never ending. ->> 12 ways to find buyers/buying leads for your import-export business (PART 1) For your business to thrive, you’ll need a steady stream of buyers. Maybe you have […]

12 ways to find buyers/buying leads for your import-export business (PART 1)

“How can I find buyer leads?” / “How to find buyers?” are one of the first questions any importer & exporter asks him or herself, and it is never ending. For your business to thrive, you’ll need a steady stream of buyers. Maybe you have one or two in your pocket already, but if they […]

Find the right ‘niche’ to elevate your import/export business to new heights

Niche, import, export, e-commerce, etc.. Look up any online forum or article about these terms, and you’ll be presented with a bevy of statistics that measure success by the total revenue of general product categories. While this is good information for governments and university assignments, it does little to help you evaluate the most profitable […]

Managing the cost of storage unit in e-Commerce

What needs to be remembered about cost of storage unit in e-commerce Increasing the number of orders, expanding the product range, new sales channels, etc.. The business is growing and evolving on a daily basis. Almost everything can be a source of profit, which is certainly a reason to be happy. Along with multiplying sales, […]

Tips for a Rapid e-Commerce Orders Processing

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Reduce the amount of time it normally takes for an online retail order to be picked, packed, and given to the package carrier, and your e-commerce business will go a long way toward meeting customer expectations for fast shipping. Online shoppers often want both free shipping and fast delivery. In 2017, AlixPartners, a well-known consulting […]

For Holiday e-Commerce Fulfillment, Success Starts in August

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In order to come out on top during the short, high pressure Christmas shopping season this year, e-commerce retailers should plan their moves right now to make sure they have what shoppers desire and that they can deliver those products before December 25. There are merely 30 shopping days between Black Friday on November 23, […]

The Importance of e-Commerce and Fulfillment Systems Integration

Integration is one of the most frequently asked topics related to e-Commerce from online sellers. “Is this fulfillment system integrated with _______ [Insert relevant e-Commerce platform]?”. When outsourcing fulfillment, they seem less worried about using a partner for physical picking and packing than they are about connecting front and back-end systems. After all, orders don’t […]

How To Maximize E-Commerce in this current state of Southeast Asia

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]e-Commerce in Asia and the Pacific as a whole is booming. It is already the world’s largest retail e-commerce market with the bulk of sales (47 percent) coming from China, but total sales are expected to almost triple from $1 trillion in 2016 to $2.7 trillion in 2020. The main factors behind this are an […]

How does the order execution process in an online e-commerce shop work?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The order execution process is one of the most, if not THE most, significant stages in the operations of an online e-commerce shop, especially for customers, who are eagerly waiting for their shipment to arrive. In order for casual buyers to become loyal customers, one should focus not only on attracting them to the shop […]