Over this past year, we have seen a great amount of customer influence introduced and reinforced with our online commerce experiences. Digitalization of online shopping experiences is at the greatest it has ever been, especially the emphasis on creating a safe and exceptional space for customers to shop. I recently participated in IBM’s live webinar […]
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How Implementing MSMQ Technology Improves Communication between Technologies
Having clear and consistent communication is key to accomplishing your business goals. It’s even more important to have open communication between your business technologies to ensure your organization continues to run as is, if not better. In modern technology architecture, performance and decoupled integration is a key factor of application development. Message queues can significantly […]
Forget ABC: Make ABL a Top Commerce Priority in 2021
I’m sure if you haven’t seen, you’ve at least heard of the infamous sales scene from the 1992 film Glengarry Glen Ross. But if you haven’t, in this particular scene the character played by Alec Baldwin rants for 7+ minutes on why the under-motivated real estate agents should “Always Be Closing.” The scene itself is […]
Product Data and the Right PIM
Nasdaq estimated that by 2040, 95% of purchases will be facilitated by eCommerce. With that in mind, it is thus imperative for manufacturers to digitally transform from their traditional physical sales channels. Due to historically complex product data, it can be an overwhelming task for any manufacturer to understand how to evolve their B2B sales to an online […]
Perficient Listed in Forrester Now Tech: Commerce Services, Q4 2020 Report
Partnering with a commerce solution provider that can transform B2B and B2C digital omnichannel experiences is paramount in today’s digital world. Businesses need a full suite of expertise and assets to compete and provide seamless commerce experiences that delight consumers. Forrester canvased 35 commerce service providers to help shape the shortlists of digital decision-makers and […]
What is Coming to Magento Commerce in 2021
As we gear up for 2021, I recently attended a Magento Product Roadmap webinar. It included a demo of the Magento 2.4.1. (2.4.1 release notes are available here). What I found exciting in the webinar was the announcement of what is coming in 2021, which includes four key areas: headless commerce, new B2B capabilities, intelligent […]
Good Customer Service, Does it Create Good Customer Experiences?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have had to transform how they interact and assist their consumers completely. Many retail or consumer goods businesses have had to switch from traditional, in-person shopping experiences to digital buying. This transition is never the easiest for either party, but businesses must adapt and step up their game when accommodating […]
How Episerver B2B Commerce Cloud’s Quoting and Checkout Benefits Consumers During COVID-19
In these unprecedented times, B2B buyers want to be sure they are staying budget-conscious and aware of all the ways to get a better price on their orders. Companies need to adapt from outdated quoting methods such as in-person, door to door, and over the phone, and transition to sophisticated digital quoting and checkout. Implementing […]
Impact of the Data-to-Content Journey in Manufacturing
The need for companies to evolve their digital commerce experiences is apparent. For manufacturers, creating a cohesive commerce experience is a daunting task due to the vast and complex product data they have to process. Thus, taking that complex product data and turning it into customer-friendly content can be overwhelming. To make sense of this […]
Impact of Inventory Control Systems on your Supply chain
How a Superior Inventory Control System can impact your Supply Chain Understanding the impact of Inventory Control is key to your business’ operation. In the post Inventory Control Solutions need a focused perspective, we discussed why you should practice Inventory Control. A top-notch inventory control system will deliver reduced overhead costs and increased throughput. You will […]
Healthcare Distribution & Manufacturing Companies Will Have Another Record Year in 2021
An eMarketer article reported that “US B2B Digital Healthcare Ad Spend will grow by 41.2% in 2020 to reach $848.1 million. That is the highest growth rate out of all the sectors for which we track B2B digital ad spending.” Now, I can’t say I’m surprised by this statistic. As eMarketer accurately points out, not […]
6 Helpful Ways to Unlock the Power out of your Warehouse Solution
Unlock the Power to optimize your WMS Solution Congratulations, you have successfully answered the questions asked in 5 Questions to See If You are Prepared for a WMS Solution and a solution is in place. Time to sit back, reap the returns, and watch the increased productivity soar. Right? Or is it time to unlock the […]