[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”auto” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”30px” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_css_main_element=”||h3 {|| font-size: 18px !important;|| margin-top: 1px!important;|| margin-bottom: 1px!important;||}||||.et_pb_text_0 h2 {|| line-height: 25px!important;||}||||h2 {|| margin-top: 3px!important;|| margin-bottom: 5px!important;||}||||.blog-toc ol, .blog-toc ul {|| list-style-type: decimal!important;||}||.blog-toc ul {|| list-style-type: disc!important;||}||||.blog-toc {||margin: 0!important;||}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Over the course of two decades, the rise of ecommerce has forced thousands of retail stores and shopping centers to permanently close their doors. The term \u201cretail apocalypse\u201d is being used to describe the phenomenon and, according to industry experts, the shift from physical to digital is far from over.<\/p>\n
Based on the latest reports from Wall Street and UBS, as many as 50,000 U.S. stores<\/a> are expected to close by 2027. For many retailers, brands and 3PLs, the closing of brick-and-mortar stores means increased opportunity and competition over the ecommerce market. It also means increased pressure to achieve high-volume direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment excellence<\/a>.<\/p>\n In order to survive and thrive, it has become crucial to build out an ecommerce growth strategy for your operations. Let\u2019s talk through three key steps for ensuring success in the days ahead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contents<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The acceleration of online shopping has made achieving flawless fulfillment logistics critical for beating out the competition and growing your presence within the ecommerce space. Billions of shoppers are now spending trillions online, and there\u2019s little tolerance for errors. Just consider the size of ecommerce in 2022:<\/p>\n This glimpse into online shopping illustrates the importance of prioritizing new technologies and upgrading one\u2019s ecommerce growth strategy. In order to meet fluctuating consumer demand and overcome difficult fulfillment standards (delivery from a regional fulfillment center, directly to a buyer\u2019s home, in just 1-2 days), it has become necessary to scale operations and boost profit margins at all costs.<\/p>\n Online shopping experience is no longer what defines the winners and losers of ecommerce; it is your ability to streamline supply chain operations, expand your fulfillment network<\/a>, and provide an unforgettable customer experience.<\/p>\n When it comes to overseeing supply chain logistics, you need to fearlessly employ new strategies to stay on top. For operations falling short, the problem is usually one of three things: late deliveries, misshipments, or difficult returns. These mistakes have a variety of other consequences, including failed SLAs (for 3PLs), damaged brand reputation, and diminished customer loyalty.<\/p>\n For that reason, your growth strategy must prioritize:<\/p>\n To scale profitably, you need to accomplish all the aforementioned items consistently. This is where fulfillment technology comes into play.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_class=”center-vertically” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#eef1f8″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#6717cd 51%|#0b0b0b 100%” width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”42px|auto|45px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”30px|40px|30px|40px|false|false” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”10px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(74,75,109,0.09)” global_module=”3761″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_3_font_size=”30px” header_3_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]\n
The State of Ecommerce and Logistics<\/h2>\n
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Criteria for Competitive Fulfillment Logistics<\/h2>\n
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