Managing Kitting for eCommerce

In our recent post “Four Options to Consider in Your eCommerce Product Kitting” we discussed how product kitting makes it easy to manage all sorts of eCommerce goods and business models. Then we offered specific examples to consider in your own eCommerce efforts. In this post we will wrap up this series on kitting by looking…

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How VMI Saves Money and Increases Efficiency

If you’re seeking the opportunity to improve your supply chain management – whether it’s because you’re looking to avoid obsolescence or you want to simplify the intense administrative effort, vendor managed inventory (VMI) may be just what you’re looking for. A comprehensive VMI system simplifies the massively complex task of translating your MRP into a…

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The importance of store profiling

For nationwide retailers and franchises providing each of their locations with the exact marketing materials they need can seem impossible. Large locations may receive less than they require, while small locations may throw away half of the kit. Even with categorizing locations by size and providing kits to small, medium and large stores, it’s a…

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Six suggestions for promotion planning – part 2

In part one of our two-part “Six Tips for Promotion Planning” we discussed the power of consumer promotions and the impact they can have on your bottom line. We also outlined the first three, in our list of six tips. We’ve abbreviated those here: Start with a goal in mind – doing so early in…

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Six suggestions for promotion planning – part 1

Consumer promotions — such as premiums, rebates, sweepstakes, contests, games, and loyalty programs — are all great methods of engaging with consumers, attracting new customers, and enhancing brand loyalty. Consumer promotional marketing works to raise a customer’s interest in a brand and influence a purchase (or future purchases). They also work very well to make…

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Ideas to kick-start your next promotion!

Promotions are a great way to engage consumers, attract new customers, and enhance brand loyalty. Marketing Schools defines promotional marketing as the use of any special offer intended to raise a customer’s interest and influence a purchase, and to make a particular product or company stand out among its competitors. In order to be effective,…

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