Functions

For most businesses, the holiday season is a critical time that often accounts for a significant portion of annual sales.  To properly capitalize on this opportunity, companies must ensure their product information is accurate, consistent, and compelling across all channels.  This is where Product Information Management (PIM) systems come into play. A best of class […]

Customizing IBM Sterling Store Engagement allows businesses to tailor the application to their specific needs, enhancing both functionality and user experience. This guide provides advanced tips and strategies for technical stakeholders who are involved in customizing the UI components of the IBM Sterling Store Engagement application. Here are some useful tips to start with the […]

This holiday season, what difference will 3.6 seconds make? For your e-commerce site’s load time, it will mean a significant difference in revenue. Slow page load times directly correlate to decreased profitability and conversions. For example, a page loading in 2.4 seconds converts at 2%, while a page taking 6 seconds to load will only […]

In IBM Sterling OMS, Exception Handling is the procedure for managing deviations from the normal order processing flow – including incorrect pricing, missing information, inventory issues, stock shortages, payment issues, or shipping errors – which require immediate attention to preserve service quality and operational continuity. Retail businesses manage order processing and exception handling through manual […]

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, […]

Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance is a set of security standards established by the major payment providers like Visa and Mastercard. PCI Compliance is to store, retrieve, and transform card holder data securely during the payment process. Organizations that process payments using customers’ card data are required to comply with PCI standards. Compliance with PCI […]

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 […]

Customers are demanding a personalized experience, and manufacturing is no different. One-size-fits-all manufacturing is now becoming a thing of the past. Today, we are seeing a decline in the mass production of identical products in exchange for personalization and niche products. As consumers intensify their expectations for on-demand personalization and delivery within days of purchase, […]

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, a one-size-fits-all commerce solution has become obsolete. The e-commerce market is more diverse and complex than ever, with businesses facing the challenge of navigating an array of software options, from AI-powered personalization engines to blockchain-based payment systems. As the industry continues its rapid shift towards composable commerce architectures, microservices, and […]

I was given the opportunity to partner with my colleague David Stallsmith to present at B2B Connect in San Diego, CA. We were thrilled to participate in this invite-only conference and host our session, “How to Prioritize Your Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Capabilities: What Should I Do Now vs Next?” We summarized why D2C is important to […]

IBM OMS (Order Management System) upgrade process is to update an existing OMS system to a newer version. This upgrade can involve updating only OMS application or other dependent applications or software’s. The primary goal of an OMS upgrade is to improve the efficiency, scalability, and performance of order processing. Multi-hop upgrade is to upgrade […]

Omnichannel provides a seamless shopping experience across all channels, including in-store, mobile, and online means providing a consumer with the same inventory, pricing, and promotions across all channels. Availability, Buying, and Customer-service (A.B.C.) are the first building blocks for a great customer experience – Here’s what to consider Availability: Omnichannel starts with retailers’ ability to achieve […]