What is drop ship? Drop shipping is a one-of-its-kind retail business model where a seller accepts customer orders without keeping inventory on hand. Instead, the seller forwards the order and payment details to a supplier, who then ships the product directly to the customer. This model is popular because it allows retailer to avoid investing in warehouse space, […]
Ninad Manelkar
Ninad Manelkar is a Commerce Practice Director with subject matter expertise in order management solutions at Perficient Inc. He has more than 25 years of IT experience and is responsible for helping clients with order management strategy, roadmap, solution design and delivery.
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Jump On the Automotive Commerce Bandwagon with Order Management
When I started looking for my next car, the questions did not stop at whether to buy an internal combustion engine (ICE), an electric vehicle (EV), or a hybrid. I wanted to be a well-informed buyer before I made my final decision. I wanted to not only know all the information needed to make the […]
Aligning Order Experience with Human Behavior: A Recipe for Sustained Consumer Loyalty
Technology is at a critical juncture with the advent of Gen AI and Quantum. This has enabled companies to chart a strategy to map human behavioral patterns during the buying process. These behavioral traits do not stop with buying but also carry to fulfillment, delivery, and reverse logistics. Understanding this impacts a consumer’s post-purchase journey and […]
Utilizing Generative AI to Enhance Order Experience
Businesses are going through a significant transformation with the emergence and focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Businesses are evolving with the adoption of AI disciplines like machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), robotics, and many others. AI technologies are already on a path to magnify gains in productivity, efficiency, and adaptability. Forbes Advisor lists […]