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WooCommerce Marketplace Integration with WMS: How to Enable & Fulfill WooCommerce Order Fulfillment with WareIQ in 10 Easy Steps in 2024?

WooCommerce Marketplace Integration with WMS: How to Enable & Fulfill WooCommerce Order Fulfillment with WareIQ in 10 Easy Steps in 2024?

WooCommerce is a plugin that seamlessly integrates with websites that run on Wordpress’s platform, thus enabling users to transform them into an efficient online marketplace in just a few simple steps. Launched in 2011, WooCommerce attained global success among aspiring eCommerce retailers who needed a cost-effective and relatively easy means of selling their products online and who maybe weren’t ready to partner with existing eCommerce giants such as Amazon or eBay in order to preserve their own brand identity and to be able to direct traffic towards their own website, rather than a 3rd party one. Research shows that over 99% of all eCommerce websites that use WordPress as a primary platform have utilized the WooCommerce plugin to sell their products online and 3PL fulfillment companies to fulfill WooCommerce orders. The company currently has over 27 million downloads and installations and with the imminent acceleration of eCommerce as a selling medium, its popularity is only set to increase. How Can You Fulfill WooCommerce Orders? WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin that enables users to turn their existing website into an eCommerce marketplace. Unlike dedicated eCommerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, WooCommerce doesn’t offer any first-part fulfillment services. Rather, they encourage their users to partner with a 3PL fulfillment company, such as WareIQ, who will take care of all their fulfillment requirements such as inventory management, picking and packing of their products, distribution to the customer, and reverse logistics, in the event that it is needed. Users need to balance out their requirements with budgetary constraints to effectively fulfill WooCommerce orders. [contactus_gynoveda] Benefits for Retailers who Use 3PL Fulfillment Companies for WooCommerce Order Fulfillment Process Cheaper and More Efficient Shipping Ultra-fast shipping is an important requirement in the modern eCommerce landscape with most nig players providing same-day and next-day deliveries. Fortunately for users seeking to fulfill WooCommerce orders, 3PL eCommerce companies offer some of the fastest and most competitively-priced shipping in the business which results in an enhanced delivery experience for their customers, without worrying about ecommerce logistics, transportation delays, and other errors that could occur. Customised Packaging Partnering with a 3PL fulfillment company to fulfill WooCommerce orders gives users access to extremely customisable packaging. Rather than being required to conform to the rigid requirements of conventional eCommerce platforms, 3PL companies provide a wide range of materials, designs, themes, and options so that users can choose exactly what they want and can make sure that their brand is front and center when a customer opens their delivered package. Inventory Management 3PL companies help to make inventory management more simple and efficient through the wide adoption of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) which are highly advanced software solutions that also aid in automating a significant portion of warehouse processes. This helps to mitigate any manual errors or delays and syncs your inventory count across multiple fulfillment centers and selling platforms in one place. Intelligently Located Fulfillment Centers 3PL companies usually have a vastly-dispersed network of warehouses and fulfillment centers across the country which enables users to choose to store inventory in the most ideally located ones, next to customer and transportation hubs. Additionally, paying for storage is often cheaper, with no minimum requirements and chargeability on a per-item basis, which would help companies fulfill WooCommerce orders at a cheaper rate. Flexible Operational Structure By opting for a 3PL company to fulfill WooCommerce orders, users can take advantage of all the freedom and flexibility that comes with it. These companies are not bound by the rigidity and regulations that 1st-party fulfillment services are constrained by. Users can give their inputs in terms of the handling of processes, which services they want to opt for, negotiate better deals, and customize their packaging and order-tracking services to highlight their brand image as much as possible. Order Management Users who fulfill WooCommerce orders through 3PL companies get the benefit of being able to utilise state-of-the-art order management software solutions that consolidate past, present, and future order data from multiple platforms, in one place, in addition to providing the means to manage these orders accurately. Multi-Channel Integration 3PL fulfillment companies, unlike 1st-party fulfillment services offered directly by eCommerce selling platforms, offer seamless integration with multiple other platforms so users do not have to put all their eggs in one basket. Users who need to fulfill WooCommerce orders, in addition to the orders of multiple other platforms, are able to manage inventory levels and incoming orders in a master dashboard through highly-advanced software. This means that you do not need to relegate yourself to selling on one website or only target a specific customer base and it opens up multiple options for opportunistic sellers. Cost-Effective Pricing When users are required to partner with a 1st-party fulfillment service, they often find themselves in monopolistic conditions where the eCommerce platform can call the shots and increase or add new prices on a dime, without being liable to justify these increases. Conversely, when users opt to fulfill WooCommerce orders through 3PL logistics partners, they are instantly exposed to cheaper and more transparent pricing because there are multiple companies in the same space, with all of them pining to offer the most competitive services and prices possible. This means that users can take advantage of this stiff competition and opt for the service that best fits their requirements and their financial capabilities. WooCommerce Marketplace Integration: 10 Easy Steps to Integrate WareIQ to Fulfill WooCommerce Orders in 2024 Aspiring eCommerce retailers can choose to offload all their fulfillment requirements to WareIQ, which will grant them access to facilities such as a nationwide network of fulfillment centers and warehouses, choice of courier partners and shipping aggregators, and the ability to integrate with WareIQ’s custom WMS with WooCommerce and a host of other eCommerce selling platforms to be able to consolidate all your orders and inventory management requirements in one centralized location. Sellers can integrate WareIQ with WooCommerce in just 10 easy steps for WooCommerce Order Fulfillment: Step 1: Logging In The seller can sign up at https://wareiq.com/contact-us/ & integrate WareIQ with WooCommerce for managing end-to-end fulfillment of eCommerce their business. The seller gets the user ID & password from WareIQ’s customer onboarding team to log into WareIQ’s WMS portal. Step 2: Access to WMS Dashboard Once the seller logs in, the seller gets access to the WMS dashboard with an option to set up the account. Step 3: Navigating the Dashboard Click on the three dots in the top right corner of WareIQ’s WMS dashboard. Step 4: Accessing Account Settings Click on “Account Settings”. Step 5: Adding Company Address The “Company Information” would have already been added to the portal by WareIQ’s customer onboarding team. Click on “Address”. Step 6: Adding Channels Fill up the “BILLING ADDRESS” and “DISPATCH ADDRESS” and click on “Add Channels”. Step 7: Adding WooCommerce as an Integration The seller can view all the international online marketplaces & website builders with which WareIQ’s WMS can be integrated. The platforms already integrated will appear at the top like the “Shopify” logo. Scroll over “ADD NEW INTEGRATIONS” & choose the WooCommerce logo under “Select Website Builder”. You may like: How to Sell on Shopify Step 8: Adding Credentials A screen pops up to fill channel details for WooCommerce for connecting adding WooCommerce channel with WareIQ’s WMS Step 9: Getting the Store URL and Other Information Follow the steps below to get the Store URL and fill out the other required fields to add WooCommerce channel: #1: Open Your WooCommerce Account to Get the Store URL  Once you sign in with your WooCommerce account, check the URL. “wareiq.com/wp-admin/” is the store URL here. #2: Go to the WooCommerce Page & Scroll to “Advanced” Check the left navigation bar & click on WooCommerce which has been added as a plugin. Click on the “Advanced” button which is highlighted in the red box below. #3: Follow the Steps Below to Get the API Secret & API Key Click on the “REST API” once you have landed on the Advanced Section. Click on “Add Key” if it hasn’t been added. Mention “WareIQ” under Description & select Read/Write under Permissions & click on the “Generate API key” button. Once you generate API key, you get a message at the top - “API Key generated successfully. Make sure to copy your new keys now as the secret key will be hidden once you leave this page.” Step 10: Final Step for Integrating WareIQ with WooCommerce Copy the consumer key & consumer secret & update in the popup & click on Add Channel to integrate WooCommerce online store with WareIQ’s WMS. If you enable “Create Products Automatically”, then all the products listed in your WooCommerce online store automatically get listed in the Master SKU list. The process to integrate WareIQ with WooCommerce is now complete. The seller can start storing inventory for fulfilling orders from WareIQ’s fulfillment centers. Why should Merchants choose WareIQ to Fulfill WooCommerce Orders? There are a variety of factors that make partnering with WareIQ to fulfill orders with Woocommerce a smart decision for the year 2024. We provide a flawless and simplified experience to integrate WareIQ with WooCommerce, post which users can take advantage of our robust network of fulfillment services to ensure their customers get the best quality delivery around the clock. A few facilities that we provide are listed below: Start-to-Finish SaaS Delivery Service We provide full-stack fulfillment services with integrated order management, inventory planning and a shipping system that is sure to handle any and every fulfillment need that is required by your company. Standardized Warehouse Processes We provide seamless and efficient warehouse operations through our ownership of warehouse SLAs by internal WareIQ fulfillment leads in different regions, resulting in a significantly reduced amount of delays and errors. Streamlining of Distribution Processes Users can take advantage of our shipping engine which was built in-house, to be able to partner with the biggest and best nationwide and hyperlocal courier services that offer ultra-fast same-day and next-day delivery at significantly reduced shipping prices compared to other companies. Enhanced Customer Satisfaction We give our users access to our group of specialists who can offer their extensive services in the implementation of supply chain operations and planning that are superior to what SMBs can afford. [signup] Fulfill WooCommerce Orders FAQs How can retailers install the WooCommerce plugin on WordPress & fulfill Woocommerce orders?The WooCommerce plugin works in a similar way to other WordPress plugins where users can just install it and add it to their WordPress website. Does WooCommerce offer its own fulfillment services?No. WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin that enables retailers to turn their own websites into eCommerce selling platforms so users need to rely on 3PL fulfillment companies to fulfill WooCommerce orders. Is there a limit on the number of products WooCommerce can handle?Even though WooCommerce is a plugin and not a full-fledged website, users won't encounter any problems with listing an unlimited amount of products if they optimize the speed of their website, page loading time and database queries. Can you continue to sell on other platforms if you integrate WareIQ with WooCommerce for Woocommerce order fulfillment?Yes, WareIQ offers integrations with most online selling platforms so you can continue to operate selling accounts on multiple channels. What fulfillment services does WareIQ offer?WareIQ offers the entire suite of fulfillment services from storage and inventory management to delivering orders and managing reverse logistics.

May 27, 2022

How to Sell on Flipkart: Step by Step Beginner’s Guide to Become a Flipkart Seller in 2024

How to Sell on Flipkart: Step by Step Beginner’s Guide to Become a Flipkart Seller in 2024

Flipkart is one of the largest eCommerce selling platforms in India and its growth has only accelerated in the past few years, with the onset of the pandemic. Flipkart now has a commanding 31% share of the Indian eCommerce market, on par with its largest rival, Amazon. Many online retailers seek to sell on Flipkart so that they can grow their business and expand their customer base. There are many other advantages and other things to consider when opting to sell on Flipkart. Let's dive in deeper to get a better understanding. You can check out our blog on how to integrate WareIQ's WMS with a Flipkart seller accounnt and how to fulfill Flipkart orders. Why Should You Choose to Become a Flipkart Seller? Adapting to Ever-Changing Industry Trends Choosing to sell on Flipkart comes with the advantage of having information on current and future trends in the market so that retailers can stay on top of them and take advantage by having special promotions, forecasting demand accordingly, and highlighting newer or relevant products etc. This enables sellers to hop on the bandwagon and not get left behind for failing to adapt. Reduced Marketing Budget One of the few drawbacks of becoming a Flipkart seller is that you have to compete with a vast number of other businesses, that either has similar products or similar pricing. But you need not fret because Flipkart provides you with the ability to tap into its vast pool of marketing professionals and photographers to come up with suitable strategies to promote your products and make them look as appealing as possible. You can also get advice on advertising and promotions which will help to make your products more visible. All this can be done in-house which means that you do not need to pay high fees to an external agent. Existing Fulfillment Infrastructure When you sell on Flipkart, you can fulfill orders in one of 2 ways - Flipkart Fulfillment or Self Ship Fulfillment. You can either choose to take advantage of Flipkart’s existing D2C fulfillment infrastructure, which comprises a nationwide network of warehouses and fulfillment centers, road, rail and air transportation facilities, reverse logistics services, 10,000+ delivery partners and much more. Conversely, you can also opt for Self Ship Fulfillment to fulfill orders on your own, while abiding by Flipkmart’s rules and regulations, or you can opt to partner with a 3PL fulfillment company and utilize all their services and technologies to fulfill Flipkart orders.  Minimal Set-up Expenses  Compared to conventional businesses that have to invest in renting out a building or commercial space, invest in lighting, air conditioning, interior decorations, customer seating areas and much more, being able to sell on Flipkart means that you do not have to direct your funding towards any of these tangible requirements. Instead, all you need to do is pay a nominal fee to become a Flipkart seller, sign up and sell your products. You can use the large amount of money you save on important core aspects of your business such as research and development, conducting market research and running advertising campaigns. Nationwide Network of Customers and Fulfillment Centers One of the biggest advantages of becoming a Flipkart seller is that you instantly get access to Flipkart’s 1 million-plus users as potential customers. This will instantly boost your sales volumes and skyrocket the growth of your business. Additionally, when you sell on Flipkart, you get access to Flipkart’s India-wide network of warehouses and fulfillment centers so that you can store inventory closer to areas of high demand or near major shipping hubs to ensure that your customers receive their orders on time and have a positive ordering, delivery and post-ship experience. You can also read our blogs on how to sell on Mytra, sell on Amazon and sell on Shopify to get a better understanding of other online platforms. [contactus_lilgoodness] 5 Simple Steps to Start to Sell on Flipkart in 2024 Step 1: Registering on Flipkart In order to sell on Flipkart, you first need to sign up with a new Flipkart account or log in to an existing Flipkart account which can be done on the Flipkart Seller Homepage. Once this is done, you will be required to add information about yourself, your business and the type of products you’d be opting to sell on Flipkart. A few of the required details are listed below: NameEmail addressPhone numberPickup address/business addressCategories of products the business is interested in selling through FlipkartBusiness registration documentsTax registration documents Step 2: Registering Your Business After the initial registration has been completed, you are required to register your business. For the sake of convenience, it is best to register your business as either a Private Limited Company (PLC) or a Limited Liability Company (LLC) as both types of business have access to certain facilities and protections that other types of companies do not such as liability protection, easy transferability, easy scalability, ability to be a separate legal entity and much more. The following documents are needed to register each: Identity Proof Private Limited Company Certificate of Incorporation of Private Limited Company (Copy)Memorandum of Association (Copy)PAN Card of the Company Limited Liability Company Partnership registration or LLP Incorporation CertificatePartnership deedPower of Attorney granted to a Partner or an Employee of the LLP or Partnership firm to transact business on its behalfOfficial document identifying Partners and the person holding the Power of Attorney with their photographs (Any 1)PAN Card of the LLP or Partnership Firm Address Proof Private Limited Company Company's Fixed Line Telephone billElectricity bill of the CompanyLease or Rental Agreement of the Company Limited Liability Company Official valid document for address confirmation of the Partners and the persons holding the Power of Attorney (Any 1)Telephone bill of Company or Partner’sElectricity bill Company or Partner’sLease or Rental AgreementLease or License Agreement Step 3: Entering your GST and Bank Account Information You will need to enter your bank account details and billing information so that Flipkart can transfer your consolidated revenue for every order. You will also need to enter the below details: GSTIN/TIN NumberPAN cardActive Bank accountAddress Proof & canceled cheque for KYC Step 4: Listing Your Products After all the required information has been added, you can officially start to sell on Flipkart. You will have to add a detailed description of your business and list out your products with a descriptive paragraph, pictures, and detailed information about its dimensions, pricing, and features, which you can do from the Flipkart Seller Dashboard. Step 5: Post-Setup Process When a customer makes a purchase, an order automatically gets generated with all the relevant information. You can then accept the order and choose whether you want to fulfill the order through Flipkart, on your own, or through a 3PL logistics partner. The necessary commission fees are then deducted and the remaining balance will be transferred to your bank account. Alternatively You May Like: How to sell on snapdeal 8 Top Strategies to Get the Most Out of Selling on Flipkart Strive to Improve the Performance Score of Your Flipkart Account ‍When you sell on Flipkart, you are graded on the performance of your products and services. Flipkart has an account performance matrix that is separated into 3 levels - Gold, Silver, and Bronze, where retailers are eligible for rewards that vary based on their performance. There are 4 main metrics that Flipkart measures performance on - sales, average product ratings, service quality, and regional utilisation. If your performance is up to the mark, you can achieve Flkipkart Gold Seller status, which will legitimize your business in the eyes of potential customers. Provide Ultra-Fast Delivery ‍Consumers are now accustomed to next-day, same-day, and even 10-minute delivery in some cases. You need to make sure that you provide fast delivery services otherwise you risk losing customers to competitors that provide these services. You also need to make sure that customers’ orders are delivered according to the estimated date and time otherwise a situation could arise where they are not available to pick up the order and this will lead to a negative interaction with your business. ‍Maintain Suitable Levels of Inventory ‍When you sell on Flipkart, you need to make sure to have a proper inventory management strategy in place to be able to understand the demand levels of each product and avoid high ending inventory levels, which seasons get you the most customers and forecast inventory demand for future and to be able to stock inventory appropriately. You need to maintain just the right amount of inventory to be able to fulfill orders because if your inventory levels are too high, your products may expire or become irrelevant and if your inventory levels are too low, you could risk having out-of-stock situations and not being able to fulfill orders which result in both a loss of revenue and customers having a negative impression of your business. Suggested Read: How to handle out-of-stock situations? Provide Detailed Descriptions in Every Product Listing Your product listings are the main portion of your page that customers will pay the most attention to. You need to be sure that each listing has a well-written and clear-cut description to help customers make an informed decision. A few important points to implement are listed below: Title: The title needs to have important keywords related to the products and the segment so that it gets more visibility and can be recommended to people who are searching for similar products.Description: You need to provide a detailed description of the product, features, dimensions, and price.Images: You need to multiple add high-quality images to your listing to showcase every possible angle of the product and also alternate between images of the product in a still setting and in its ideal use-case scenario Abide by Flipkart’s Rules and Regulations ‍When you choose to sell on Flipkart, you need to make sure that you follow all the rules and regulations that are put in place by Flipkart to avoid penalisations. Flipkart’s policies are designed to provide the best possible experience to customers and also maintain its own reputation. If you put in an effort to have similar standards for your business, it will increase customer retention and trust, thus increasing revenue. It’s a win-win. ‍Utilise Premium Packaging Materials The packaging experience plays a significant role in enhancing the overall customer experience. Customers are bound to appreciate the effort of a well-thought-out, well-packaged product as opposed to one that has been shabbily thrown together. Branded shipping will help customers resonate with your brand and will help you stand out from a sea of other competitors in the same space. Take Part in Spike Sales Sales are a surefire way to gain the attention of shoppers, especially in India, where people are always on the lookout for the best possible deals. Flipkart hosts multiple “Spike Sales” that you can choose to participate in, where they have promotions on different categories of products. Be a part of the hype and it’ll definitely pay dividends. ‍ ‍Run Ad Campaigns for Listed Products Running ad campaigns is an assured way of generating more sales and hype around your products. These ads will automatically direct customers toward your listing and will also be recommended to people that are searching for similar products. We have listed the steps to run ad campaigns below: Go to the seller dashboard and press the “advertising” button.Choose your preferred campaign strategy.Choose the product you want to run ads for.The chosen items will now appear as “Featured Products” on Flipkart.The ad will now be visible to customers who are browsing the site and they can choose to click on it and order if they want to. Sell on Flipkart: Pros and Cons Pros for Retailers who Sell on Flipkart Increase in Potential Customers When retailers sell on Flipkart, they gain access to 1 million active users which could become a pool of potential customers for your business. Your products would also get increased visibility on search engines like Google due to the fact that Flipkart is one of the largest eCommerce selling platforms in the country. Mitigation of Errors and Delays Retailers who sell on Flipkart can make use of the company’s vast network of fulfillment services, ranging from warehousing and retail fulfillment services to shipping aggregation, ultra-fast delivery, and reverse logistics. Many of these services make use of the highest-end technology available and are able to mitigate any manual errors or delays before they even happen. Most small and mid-sized businesses would not have access to such resources on their own. Increased Trust in the Company  Becoming a seller on Flipkart enables retailers to take advantage of the overwhelmingly positive image that customers have of the company. Since Flipkart and other eCommerce selling platforms standardize most of their processes, there is very little chance of customers receiving a bad experience and on the off chance that they do, Flipkart’s incredible customer support will diffuse the tension. Customers will come to associate this same level of efficiency and perfection with your brand as well. They offer flipkart-assured badges too which helps companies have customers' trust. Enhanced Customer Care Facilities As mentioned in the point above, retailers who sell on  Flipkart can utilize their highly-capable 24/7 customer support to assist customers with any query or issue that they might face. Customer support is a valuable asset in providing a seamless overall experience and customers often appreciate good communication and transparency in dealing with issues. Cons for Retailers who Sell on Flipkart Increased Levels of Competition Not only do retailers who sell on Flipkart have to deal with competition in their local area but also in different parts of the country. There are a vast number of sellers who would be operating with a similar business model, and sell similar products at a similar price, with all of them scrambling to attain as many customers as possible. It can be difficult for businesses to differentiate themselves from this sea of competition, especially in the eyes of consumers, who just want the best products at the cheapest possible prices. Delays in Receiving Payments Retailers need to offer multiple forms of payment in order to compete. In the case of online payments, it could take multiple days for payments to reflect in the seller’s account which could lead to increased levels of confusion. Even after payments come in, it first goes to Flipkart, who deducts their commission and other charges before finally transferring the remaining amount to the seller. This means that sellers only receive their payment after 7 to 14 days which is a long duration of time. Reduced Profit Margins  In order to sell on Flipkart, retailers need to pay a certain subscription charge. As mentioned above, payments are only made to retailers after Flipkart deducts their share, which reduces the profit margins per order. These charges can take a significant toll on small to mid-sized businesses that have not properly accounted for them. Larger Spotlight on the Product Instead of the Brand  Since there are a vast amount of competitors and rival products available on Flipkart, customers often associate sellers with their products rather than their brand. This can have a negative impact because successful brands such as Flipkart and Google, have a definitive brand image in the eyes of their customers. It can be difficult for up and coming brands to achieve that same status while having to compete with look-alike products and other brands. Conclusion Many retailers strive to sell on Flipkart. While there are certainly a large number of benefits associated with this, there are also disadvantages and expenses that sellers will have to account for while making this decision. If you want to achieve stellar levels of growth and expansion, while still having some flexibility to make your own decisions and not get completely immersed in Flipkart’s ecosystem, consider partnering with a 3PL fulfillment company such as WareIQ to take care of all your order fulfillment requirements. This will enable you to offer quality, hassle-free fulfillment to your customers while being able to focus on increasing sales and enhancing your products. WareIQ is one of India’s leading and fastest-growing full-stack eCommerce fulfillment companies that offer a variety of services from same-day and next-day delivery, shipping badges , and RTO Shield, to state of the art technological solutions such as our custom WMS and our intuitive, well-designed wareiq app store. We can take care of your brand’s entire fulfillment requirements and ensure that you and your customers get the best order fulfillment in the country and have a hassle-free experience and raise satisfaction levels to new heights. [signup] Sell on Flipkart FAQs Can retailers cancel orders on Flipkart?If an order is cancelled after the RTD is checked, the software automatically cancels the order if the order is not picked up after 3 attempts. Because the order has not been delivered to the customer, it is considered a cancellation from the retailer by Flipkart. Does Flipkart charge a fixed fee?The fixed fee is a minute deductable charge of 2% that is made by Flipkart for every confirmed sale, which refers to orders that have been successfully delivered to the buyer. Is it easy to sell on Flipkart?Flipkart has a relatively simple listing process compared to other eCommerce selling platforms. However, you are required to list at least 10 products to sell on Flipkart. Can your Flipkart seller account be integrated with WareIQ’s WMS?Users can seamlessly integrate their Flipkart seller accounts with WareIQ's WMS. This comes with multiple benefits such as being able to track orders and manage inventory of multiple selling platforms in one place. Can you use 3PL fulfillment companies to fulfill Flipkart orders?Yes, Flipkart allows its users to offload their fulfillment requirements to 3PL fulfillment companies under Self Ship Fulfillment.

May 24, 2022

Sell on Shopify: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to Become a Shopify Seller in 2024

Sell on Shopify: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to Become a Shopify Seller in 2024

Shopify Inc. is an eCommerce company and an online selling platform that is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Its platform enables users to take advantage of a vast online marketplace by setting up an online store to sell on Shopify. More than 1.7 million businesses worldwide have opted to sell their products on Shopify which has made it one of the largest eCommerce companies in the world. A unique aspect of Shopify is that they not only offer a selling platform for online business but also for offline business, a market that few other big eCommerce players have opted to enter. In this blog, we will take a look at how retailers can sell on Shopify, how they can become a Shopify seller, the pros and cons of using Shopify’s platform in 2024 and much more.  Why Should You Choose to Sell on Shopify? Fast and Simple Setup Process Setting up an account on Shopify is extremely seamless and user-friendly, especially for people who don’t have much technical knowledge and experience. The biggest advantage is that even though the platform is feature-packed, it still has a decluttered and intuitive user interface. There are also multiple guides and tutorials on Shopify’s website that makes solving queries even simpler. Mitigates the Need for Technical Knowledge Shopify is designed to work well for normal people who maybe had a killer business idea or product and seek to sell on Shopify but may not have any technical knowledge. Every software feature is created in-house as well as all website hosting activities. This makes the platform faster, more efficient and secure. Additionally, software updates are pushed by Shopify themselves so you can throw any need for learning complex technical processes out the window. There are no learning curves involved. Enhanced Security and Reliability Retailers who want to become a Shopify seller can reassure themselves and their customers with the extreme level of security and reliability that is offered by Shopify. eCommerce businesses deal in heaps of ultra-sensitive information such as contact details and credit card numbers and it always pays off to not have to worry about the security of personal information. Shopify takes care of all website and server-related maintenance as well as constantly pushing software updates and security patches to ensure that the network and users’ information is always safe and secure, issuing SSEL certificates for data encryption and PCI compliance to secure credit card information. Round the Clock Customer Care Facilities When retailers sell on Shopify, their customers also gain access to 24/7 customer support to take care of any query or issue that might arise. Customers can choose their contact preferences ranging from phone calls, emails and online chats to community forums and the Shopify Help Center to make sure that their needs are always met and at their convenience. Choice of Applications at Users’ Fingertips Not only does Shopify offer a web experience that is tailored to desktops, mobiles and tablets, it also offers a range of customization and applications that users can download with the click of a button. There are more than 160 themes users can choose from to give their page a unique look as well as applications for the addition of different functionalities such as wishlists, reviews, loyalty programs, analytics, marketing apps, integration with social media and much more. You can also read our blogs on how to sell on Amazon, Myntra and Flipkart to get more information about similar services. 6 Simple Steps to Start to Sell on Shopify in 2024 Step 1: Registering Your Shopify Account The initial step in order to sell on Shopify and become a shopify seller is to register an account. You will need to fill out information such as your name and contact information. If you choose the “free 14-day trial” option, you won’t need a credit card to sign in. Doing this will enable you to play around with the different settings and options before committing to it permanently. The free trial ends after 14 days post which you will need to select a purchase plan. You will then need to enter your store name. You will get the below error message if the store name you want already exists. The store name will be your main domain name but it can be changed anytime. After the details of your Shopify store have been added, you will be asked if you are an existing seller. If you are, you will need to mention your current revenue. Post answering these, you will be prompted to answer other questions. You can skip this portion but responding appropriately will enable Shopify to give you better recommendations.  Whether you answer the questions or not, you will then be prompted to enter your business address. Once you finish creating your store, you will be redirected to the main admin panel. You can now sell on Shopify. You can now choose between 3 options: Add a productCustomize a themeAdd a domain *Insert Screenshot*  Step 2: Setting Up Your Domain A primary domain is assigned to you by Shopify. The default format is domainname.myshopify.com but you can always choose a different domain or connect an existing domain. Every seller can only have 1 primary domain. Step 3: Choosing a Theme Your theme is what customers will see when they click on your store, which can be customised according to your preferences. Therefore, choosing an attractive theme that fits your brand image is very important. You can either customise your own theme or choose an existing theme from  Shopify’s theme store. Step 4: Listing Products After creating your store, the next step is to list your products - the main reason for setting up an account in the first place. This is generally the step that takes the most time but it's worth it if you want customers to see your products in all their glory. Go to your admin panel and select “products”. This is where you can list new products and see your existing inventory. You can add a product in 3 ways: Manually: You will have to enter all the information about your product such as the description, features and dimensions, in addition to adding photos. Importing via CSV File: If you want to upload a huge amount of inventory, you can do this by importing a CSV file that gets added to Shopify in bulk.  Identifying on Oberlo: You can connect your account to Oberlo to sync your inventory with Shopify. You May Like: Alternatives to Oberlo Step 5: App Installation You can download apps to enhance the functionality of different aspects of your business to enable faster growth and expansion. There are more than 2600 apps, out of which some are free and some are paid apps. You can choose the ones that fit your requirements. Step 6: Marketing Your Company Marketing is important to make your product visible to as many people, especially your target audience, as you can. An optimised marketing strategy will be able to drive customers to your store and assist in convincing them to make a purchase. You are now ready to sell on Shopify and boost the sales of your business. 8 Strategies to Sell on Shopify Integrate with an Email Marketing System Email marketing is a really efficient and cost-effective way to promote your products. If you sell on Shopify, you can implement email marketing campaigns through various dedicated platforms such as Mailchimp to generate leads and stir interest in your products. These platforms give you the ability to customise your emails with various themes, stickers and designs to make them stand out from the sea of generic promotional emails that customers receive on a daily basis. You can also schedule automatic emails and have different templates for each campaign. Strive Towards Retaining Customers If you sell on Shopify and want to sell your products, scouting for new customers is often more expensive and cumbersome than focusing on retaining existing customers. You can retain customers by putting in effort into minor details such as providing premium branded packaging, order tracking updates and stellar customer support. Research shows that just a 5% gain in customer retention can lead to a 75% gain in profits. So give your customers the same importance post-sale to achieve an enhanced customer experience and gain their trust and loyalty so they will think of you and your brand if they ever have similar requirements.  Implement Cross-Selling Strategies Cross-selling is a means of focusing on the creation of a more robust network of revenue streams from a single order. To do this, you can offer extended warranties, suggest complementary products and offer discounts if a minimum order amount is reached. These tactics convince customers that they are getting a better deal so they are willing to spend more money. Utilise SEO Techniques Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an age-old marketing technique that focuses on increasing the rank of various web pages on search engines such as Google and Yahoo. This is done through adjusting content according to SEO guidelines, adding relevant keywords and using backlinks to and from other pages so that your page ranks as close to the top of search results for those particular keywords as possible. This not only makes your pages more visible and increases traffic but also legitimizes your page in the eyes of potential customers. Write Attractive Product Descriptions While listing products to sell on Shopify, you need to add suitable and well-written descriptions of your products to convince customers that they need them in their lives. You can describe what it is, its use case scenarios, provide clear and accurate measurements of its dimensions, colour and size and what the aim was when creating it. This paired with high-resolution pictures of the product is a recipe for success. Utilise Coupon Marketing Strategies Coupons are another way to increase the hype and visibility of your products by making consumers feel that they are getting a steal of a deal. A consumer might not think of purchasing a product but if they see a coupon code that says 20% off, it’ll instantly make them reconsider because they are associating it with more value for their hard-earned money. They might even end up buying more items to capitalize on all the discounts they are receiving through coupons. Sell on Different Channels Retailers should never relegate themselves to selling on only one platform if they want to be successful. If you choose sell on multiple channels such as Shopify, Amazon, Flipkart and eBay, among others, you open your business to up to every customer that uses these platforms and may require what you are offering. Many customers also faithfully stick to one platform and if you are not visible to them on that platform, you have instantly lost an opportunity to make a sale. Keep your options open and sell on as many platforms as you can. Choose an eCommerce Fulfillment Company for Shopify Fulfillment as well to fulfill Amazon orders, fulfill Flipkart orders etc. Offer Upsizing Options on Orders Upsizing is a form of offering a better and more expensive version of a product that sellers have already shown interest in. For example, if a seller is browsing for an iPhone 12 and they see an iPhone 13 in the recommendations for not that much extra, they instantly start contemplating buying the better version because they can now compare the features and price with a single tap. This paired with discounts or coupons can instantly increase the volume and prices of each order. Of course, you need to upsize according to each customer and make sure that the product is not too out of their budget. Conclusion Opting to sell on Shopify is a goal for many eCommerce retailers and for good reason. It has a simple setup process and an easy to use interface that provides users with multiple features and benefits. However, it is easy to get caught up in trying to make your online shop as exclusive as possible by purchasing high-end themes and plugins and before you know it, the costs have skyrocketed and that is before Shopify takes a cut of each order you make. In order to get the best of both worlds, we suggest partnering with a 3PL company like WareIQ to enhance your Shopify selling experience, without breaking the bank. WareIQ is one of India’s leading and fastest-growing full-stack eCommerce fulfillment companies that offer a variety of services from same-day and next-day delivery, shipping badges, and RTO Shield, to state of the art technological solutions such as our custom WMS and our intuitive, well-designed app store. Our custom WMS offers seamless integrations with more than 20 online selling platforms including Snapdeal, Amazon, Flipkart, and much more. We can take care of your brand’s entire retail fulfillment requirements and ensure that you and your customers get the best order fulfillment in the country and have a hassle-free experience and raise satisfaction levels to new heights. You can learn more about Shopify order fulfillment here. Over 300 of the fastest-growing eCommerce brands such as The Man Company, Future Group, Kama Ayurveda and Wingreens Farms, already trust WareIQ with the fulfillment services of their companies, so they can focus entirely on core aspects of their businesses such as sales, marketing and R&D. You can also reap all these amazing benefits while stepping up your eCommerce game. We are tailored to every kind of business and offer the most competitive prices in the industry.  Sign Up Now with WareIQ to take advantage of our superior fulfillment tech platform & accelerate the growth of your online business. Sell on Shopify Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Does Shopify take a portion of your revenue?Shopify does take a commission on each sale which is between 2.4% to 2.9% considering what plan you have chosen. If you use an external payment processing method, this reduces to between 0.5% to 2%. How much does it cost to sell on Shopify and become a Shopify seller?Shopify offers a free 14-day period which users don;t need to pay for. Once the plan runs its duration, users can choose between 1 of 3 available pricing plans. What items does Shopify not allow on its platform?if your products are smoking-related, you won't be able to sell on Shopify. The company y has a strict policy against the sale of cigarettes, tobacco, e-juices, e-cigarettes and any other smoking devices such as vaporizers and pipes. Can your Shopify account be integrated with WareIQ's WMS?Shopify can be integrated with WareIQ's WMS in a few simple steps. This enables users to consolidate their Shopify order and inventory level data with other selling platforms so that it can all be managed from one place. Can you use 3PL fulfillment companies to fulfill Shopify orders?Yes, Shopify allows users to partner with 3PL fulfillment companies like WareIQ to take care of their fulfillment requirements.

May 24, 2022

How To Sell On Myntra? Step By Step Guide To Become A Myntra Seller in 2024

How To Sell On Myntra? Step By Step Guide To Become A Myntra Seller in 2024

Myntra is one of India's most profitable e-commerce sites. Being able to sell on Myntra is a fantastic opportunity for any business. Myntra has expanded from offering customized gift products in 2007 to presenting more than 500 Indian and international companies in 2024. Myntra features over 1000 companies and sells over 150,000 goods. Myntra is currently owned by Walmart's Flipkart in India. India is the world's second-largest internet user, with 700 million internet users in a population of 1.4 billion people. Regular internet users make up 87 percent of the total user base. This means that things for online enterprises are only getting better. Myntra, unlike other e-commerce platforms, does not recognize every private label that sells low-quality products. As the platform is limited to branded items, to become a Myntra seller, the vendor should transform the small business into a brand. When you compare Myntra to any other fashion e-commerce platform, you will see that Myntra exclusively promotes selected brands, whilst other platforms register any local selling vendors. Myntra displays your products alongside popular brands that are exclusive to the platform once you register your business. As appealing as a Myntra registration may appear, registering a business on the site is not easy, it takes a fair amount of effort to sell on Myntra. It is for the same reason that scams and low-quality products/businesses are kept off the platform: Before permitting a firm to use the site, Myntra goes through a rigorous screening process before you can start to sell on Myntra. So here is a guide for you to know how to sell products on Myntra. Introduction to Myntra Online Seller Portal Myntra is an online selling platform where retailers can sell their items on the website. It offers an advantageous way for retailers to deal with their items, make postings, and get orders from buyers. Assuming you have a product and are thinking to start to sell on Myntra online portal, you'll have to set up your account and list your products to become a Myntra seller. When you've done that, you can begin with getting orders from buyers and start to sell on Myntra. You can also utilize the seller portal to deal with your stock, and track your business details, from there, the sky is the limit. There are a couple of key advantages to selling on Myntra. In the first place, it's an extremely aggressive commercial center with fierce opposition. This intends that there is potential to make a reasonable amount of revenue assuming you set forth the energy. Also, Myntra offers a simple way for retailers to deal with their items and get orders from buyers. This makes it an ideal stage for independent companies and business visionaries who need to begin selling their items on Myntra. At last, Myntra has high consumer loyalty rates, which is reasonable because of its advantageous stage and cutthroat costs. Venders can likewise utilize Myntra's delivery apparatuses to ascertain transporting costs and get jiomart orders for potential buyers. At long last, Myntra provides online tools to buyers to find items that they're keen on buying and review merchants' reviews before making a buy. Myntra supports and provides great website traffic on its portal for people who want to become a Myntra seller. [contactus_uth] 6 Easy Steps of the Onboarding Process to Become a Myntra Seller in 2024 Myntra is a popular eCommerce shopping platform in India. If you are serious about selling on Myntra India, there are numerous options for eCommerce enthusiasts and online merchants to grow their businesses. Myntra Seller Fees Depending on the brand and category of the goods, Myntra charges a flat commission of between 4 and 5 percent. This commission fluctuates for a number of reasons. For products in the high-value and low-price categories, Myntra levies lower prices. You can go straight to the Myntra seller central website for Myntra seller registration online and enter your business information to begin selling your products in the Myntra seller central dashboard. The steps required to become a Myntra seller are given below- Step 1- Fill up the Myntra seller registration form with all of your company's information. Step 2- Enter business information such as GST number, PAN number, Bank account details, business address, email address, phone number, and so on. These details will be used to generate tax invoices for clients and the marketplace. After registering, you must set up your store by selecting a theme and a location. After you've built the store, you'll need to build a listing, which we'll go through later in the post. This will comprise the URL of your store, the title of your product, its price, and the number of units available for purchase. You will also need to market your store on social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, and also through online search ads. Step 3- Select the product category you want to sell on Myntra. You should conduct additional research on the product you intend to offer on Myntra.  Step 4- Enter product information and begin product listing. You must decide on a selling price. Create an eye-catching and useful listing for all customers. Finally, enter information about each item, such as its price and description, into the product list. You're ready to sell on Myntra, once you've finished these steps! To increase your visibility and sales in the marketplace, you must include as much information as possible. There are numerous resources accessible on the internet that can assist you in attracting customers to your listings. It is critical to conduct research before selling on Myntra. Know what the product you're selling has to offer, and make sure to highlight all of its features and benefits. You should also ensure that you have reliable information about sizing, colors, and other characteristics. Step 5- Determine how you want the merchandise shipped. You can use third-party logistics to get your product to clients. Choose a shipping rate based on the size and weight of all of your purchases. Step 6- To begin receiving orders from the marketplace, you must conduct a promotion and advertising campaign. Use social media and other internet methods to publicize your listing. You can also provide free delivery and easy returns. To know more, as to which business structure you need to register your business on Myntra, and start to sell on Myntra. How to Become a Gold Seller on Myntra After you start to sell on Myntra, always aspire to become a gold-tier seller. For that you must achieve the following performance criteria: GMV (gross merchandise value): Traders who sell on Myntra should have a monthly GMV of at least INR 25 lakhs. Seller Cancellations: Traders who sell on Myntra should cancel fewer than 0.11 percent. Observance of Inventory SLA: Traders who sell on Myntra should have a procurement rate of more than 85 percent from April 1st to September 30th of any given year, and from October 1st of the same year, sellers should have a procurement rate of more than or equal to 90 percent. Observance of RTD SLA: Traders who sell on Myntra should have a Ready to Dispatch rate greater than or equivalent to 90%. Why Choose to Become a Myntra Seller? Myntra is one of the biggest online business platforms having expertise casually and fashionably of life. Based in Bangalore, Karnataka. Myntra is an online commercial center for the Indian crowd. In this article, you will figure out how to sell on Myntra as a vendor and for that you should know how to register yourself and list products on Myntra. This brings us to an important question- Is it profitable to sell on Myntra? Myntra is an online internet business commercial center that sells local and global brands with month-to-month website traffic of around 92 million, as of November 2022 (as per SEMRUSH Stats). It has turned into a significant advertising channel for every one of the brands that work in the design and way of life areas. Is there a Myntra seller fees charged? There is no dealer commission to enroll on Myntra. Myntra charges a proper commission of 4% to 5%, contingent upon the classification of the item. Myntra committed account directors to give definite data about this classification and illuminate you about the various kinds of advancements you can use to draw in expected clients. After the registration and enlistment of products, you can sell on Myntra and access different assets for your business development. Advantages of Selling Products On The Myntra Seller Portal in 2024 As a Myntra vendor, you should get aware of the several compelling reasons for shops to flock to Myntra and establish a significant presence in the online marketplace. Myntra retailers have complete control over their merchandise once authorized. Companies can handle orders, online sales, catalogs, merchandise quantities, and product quality. When sellers start to sell on Myntra, they experience many advantages of selling on this platform. Some of them are mentioned below. Myntra's Internet Presence Reaches A Significant Number of People. Myntra's management has always believed that having an online presence is essential for connecting with customers on a personal level. As a result, they provide a diverse range of products from leading companies, and their user-friendly website makes it simple for clients to find what they're looking for. In India, Myntra's marketplace reach is extensive. It is offered to all types of customers who are eager to purchase things in a variety of pricing ranges. With so many people visiting their website, it's no surprise that their items are constantly rated among the best on the market. If you want to sell on Myntra successfully, start by establishing a strong presence on Myntra. It will assist you in connecting with more potential clients and increasing revenue. When you use third-party platforms, you can save money on marketing charges. Myntra marketplace receives millions of visitors each day and has a consistent user base, and you don't have to worry about the payment gateway as well.  Myntra receives millions of visitors each day and has a consistent user base, and you don't have to worry about the payment gateway as well. WareIQ also provides packaging materials, facilitating packaging and shipping easier for online vendors. Myntra Provides a Diverse Range of Products Myntra is India's largest eCommerce company, with over 6 million consumers. Products one can sell on Myntra range from apparel to appliances Many Indian vendors have listed their businesses and items to gain more attention and reach a broader audience. Myntra is a shopping website that sells a variety of products for men, women, and children. Clothing, accessories, and footwear are all available. Myntra also has a sale area with fantastic deals on clothing, footwear, and accessories. Myntra Gives Excellent Customer Service Myntra offers excellent customer service to those who sell on Myntra as well as their consumers. Their team is ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with your issues and queries. Furthermore, they have a well-organized return policy in place that allows you to easily get your money back if the thing you purchased does not fulfill your expectations Overall, Myntra is a trustworthy online shopping platform with excellent customer care. Myntra Items are Competitively Priced Myntra provides competitively priced products at savings of up to 50% off standard rates. Users can filter products by category, size, color, and brand using the app. Dynamic pricing is critical in boosting sales on online marketplaces. A slew of firms offering analytics services assist marketplaces and those who sell on Myntra in updating their prices by constantly watching market demand and supply as they strive to sell enormous volumes. Offering competitive prices and keeping good metrics assist online retailers in capturing the "buy-box," or conspicuous placement at the top of the category page. On peak sale days, vendors that do an average of a couple of crores in businesses hire the least people to adjust the prices on the marketplace. Myntra Offers Discounted Deals and Also Easy Returns on Goods The vendor who sells on Myntra also provides discounted deals on products so that consumers can purchase them. Discounts and promotions are available on a variety of products and categories. Users must scan the barcode of the goods they wish to purchase and then navigate to the 'Myntra Deals' tab on the product page. They will then be able to see all of the available discounts and promotions. Myntra has simple return and exchange policies. You can return the product for a full refund or exchange it for something else within 14 days of getting it. Furthermore, if you are not happy with your purchase, you have the option of receiving a refund or an exchange within 30 days of making your purchase.  Understand Seller Profile- To Become a Myntra Seller With the number of vendors on Myntra increasing at an exponential rate, it became difficult to treat all merchants fairly and incentivize their success. As a result, on August 29, 2019, they launched the Marketplace Partner Tiering Program effort to fuel seller growth and improve user and seller experiences. Moreover, Myntra seller registration is a very easy & hassle-free process. The Marketplace Partner Tiering program's goal is to improve and maintain partners' performance on business-critical criteria like sales, reliability, and quality by assuring a positive customer experience. The program enables sellers of various sizes and tenures to drive their Myntra growth by concentrating on their performance and is divided into three tiers: gold, silver, and bronze. The Marketplace Partner Tiering program is ongoing and will be renewed every quarter in the first week of the first month, based on the partner's performance in the preceding quarter. Gold is the highest category, and to earn it, a partner must constantly maintain good metrics. All sellers begin to sell on Myntra as bronze vendors and can advance to the silver and gold tiers based on their success. How Does Myntra Measure Your Sales Performance After initiating to sell on Myntra, always keep in mind the KPIs that Myntra analyses for you to sell on Myntra. Evaluation of seller's performance is done using these inspection criteria that they have developed- Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) Myntra pushes for maximum sales. Myntra uses the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of vendors to assess their success. It is the total value of products sold to clients by a vendor over a specific period, excluding returns and canceled purchases. Seller Cancellations Myntra anticipates a minimal number of order cancellations from its sellers. So, this performance indicator indicates any cancellation initiated by the seller, i.e. when the seller lacks sufficient inventory or is unable to fulfill a specific transaction for whatever reason, the seller must cancel the order Cancellations caused by Myntra, on the other hand, would not be considered in this measure. Adherence to Inventory SLAs This metric only applies to vendors who do not handle their order fulfillment, i.e. Myntra handles their order fulfillment. Myntra does not want any issues to cause order delays or client cancellations. So, to avoid scenarios that can cause a product to be out of stock (OOS) owing to a delay in delivery, Myntra expects merchants to obtain inventory within a specific time frame. Adherence to Delivery SLAs This indicator applies exclusively to merchants who conduct order fulfillment in-house or outsource order fulfillment to a 3PL (third-party logistics) provider. Because Myntra wants its merchants to fulfill orders quickly, it has created tough standards that sellers must follow. All orders indicated as ready-to-dispatch on time are included in the dispatch SLA. Returns Myntra anticipates low order returns. Myntra considers any orders that were returned (or reimbursed) by the consumer that the seller could control for this purpose, excluding try goods, purchase goods and product quality returns. Quality of Product When it comes to product quality, Myntra has high expectations. Myntra takes into account any orders that were returned due to quality difficulties, such as defective products, fabric quality, faded products, used products, worn-out products, stitching flaws, and so on. Guide To Improve Performance Criteria Every Vendor who sells on Myntra aspires to be a Gold Seller on the platform. In comparison to the other grades, Myntra's Gold tier provides several perks. The challenge now is how to enhance your performance so that you may become a Myntra seller with Gold Tier status, and how to keep your Myntra Gold Tier status if you currently have it. You can achieve the gold tier by focusing on improving on KPIs mentioned below. Increase Gross Merchandise Value A vendor who sells on Myntra must have a monthly GMV of at least INR 25 lakhs. To sell on Myntra and obtain that figure of sales, the seller must look into the facts mentioned below  Offer Free Shipping Customers who do not have to pay for delivery are a popular alternative for online purchasing. Customers that are price sensitive and want a clear pricing structure would appreciate the free shipping. Upsell and Cross-Selling of Products Upselling is a sales tactic that involves selling a better, more costly version of a product that a client already possesses (or just bought). Meanwhile, cross-selling refers to offering items that are similar to those that a consumer already owns You may upsell items by offering larger sizes, adding additional features, or improving performance. If a consumer desires 4GB RAM for their computers, upsell them to 16GB RAM, with a limited-time offer and a somewhat higher cost than their prior option. On your product pages, you may include an "often bought with this item" or "who bought this" area for cross-selling. Add Bundles When you bundle complementary products into a collection of things that can be purchased together at a discount or at a lower price than when purchased separately, this is known as product bundling. As an upsell or cross-sell, you might group goods. Alternatively, you may design a one-of-a-kind product bundle in a gift box or with bespoke wrapping. Discounted Deals Discounting is a marketing tactic that encourages customers to buy more and in larger quantities at a reduced price. This is especially helpful if you're selling things that are generally purchased in bulk. You may also utilize free presents or free merchandise to reward clients who spend more money in your shop. Quality Customer Service Approximately 95% of customers feel that customer service is vital in their brand selection and loyalty. Furthermore, 80 percent of customers value a company's experience as much as its products. When you take the time to address clients' inquiries on social media and live chat, you develop trust and make them feel comfortable purchasing from you. Return requests can be converted into new sales if you are diligent in managing them. Instead of requesting a refund, your buyer may be content with an exchange. This boosts brand confidence and encourages people to return to your store. After all, keeping a current client is five times less expensive than obtaining a new one. Lower Order Cancellation Ratio The vendor who sells on Myntra must have seller cancellations of fewer than 0.11 percent. To sell on Myntra and maintain lesser cancellations, the seller must look into the facts mentioned below  Make Information Easily Accessible The client of the twenty-first century is well-informed. Most shoppers do their leg work before making a purchase and most of the buyers abandon the purchase due to a lack of information.  Providing precise information such as product characteristics, usefulness, and the price will help to decrease cancellations and returns. Enabling easy access to help agents can also inspire consumers to call out for information that they cannot obtain elsewhere. Agents at call center outsourcing businesses may capitalize on cross-selling and upselling possibilities by assisting clients in locating items that meet their specific requirements. Prioritize Transparency Transparency with your consumers about product or service performance, availability, or order tracking can help decrease cancellations. Transparency may also be improved with a clear and efficient communication strategy. It is well established that providing 24/7 customer assistance through customer service outsourcing has a favorable impact. Use Technology Wisely Technology may be a game-changer for e-commerce companies. Using technology wisely while managing inventories or connecting with consumers may improve customer experience and reduce mid-purchase dropouts. Advanced programs and inventory management software, for example, can give up-to-date product listings. This can help to decrease order cancellations due to delays. Technology can also be used to facilitate quick communication, such as with chatbots. Check High-Value COD Orders When transporting high-value cash-on-delivery goods, an unavailable consumer might pose significant logistical and financial challenges for your company. Before fulfilling a COD order, it is usually preferable to confirm the customer's availability. This can help you avoid last-minute cancellations and save you money. Check High-Value COD Orders Find the Right Fulfillment Partners For successful product distribution, an e-commerce firm must rely on several partners. A diverse set of stakeholders influences customer experience, ranging from logistical partnerships to contact center outsourcing firms. This is why it is critical to select the correct partners to build a trustworthy experience chain for your clients and avoid cancellations due to discontent Minimize Returns Vendors who sell on Myntra must maintain the least returns as much as possible. To sell on Myntra and maintain returns, the seller must look into the facts mentioned below  360-degree product images To sell on Myntra or any eCommerce fulfillment platform differs from selling in a traditional retail store. In a retail store, customers may visually check and judge the quality of things. E-commerce platforms, on the other hand, provide relatively few visual indications to buyers about the goods they are about to purchase. Sellers must overcome that gap with outstanding product photography. Providing your consumers with a 360-degree picture of the goods is the most effective strategy to reduce returns. Don't overlook important visual information so the buyer knows exactly what they're getting. In-depth Product Description If there are any aspects that a photo cannot convey, make sure you mention them in your product description. A thorough product description is essential for decreasing Myntra returns since it reduces the amount of misled purchases. A good description can inform clients about the product's intricacies, such as measurements, color options, and materials utilized to create it. Consumer who understands exactly what they're getting is less likely to return the product once it's been delivered. Make sure to include crucial facts in your product title so that clients can easily find the content. Use product videos Videos are fantastic marketing tools. Because you won't be able to make a sales pitch in person, make sure your product video fills that need. A product video can assist clients in better comprehending the product and making an educated buying decision. It condenses your product photos and descriptions into an easily digestible visual bundle, filling the visual and sensory gap that usually bothers online customers. Keep in mind that you may only upload videos and additional visual material if you are a Myntra-registered brand. Outstanding packing The online shopping experience of a client does not end after a product is purchased. Packaging can help you increase sales significantly. Packaging is more than simply understanding how to pack a product; it is also about ensuring that the proper items are packed in the first place. Always double-check your orders to verify that clients receive the merchandise they requested. Shipping and delivery on schedule Customers have deadlines as well. Their purchase may be a birthday present, therefore waiting for the thing is out of the question. When you get an order, make certain that the product is sent on time, every time. While there are often logistical issues that are beyond the seller's control, it is within your ability to ship orders as quickly as feasible. If the order is late, there is always the possibility that the merchandise may be returned, resulting in an unnecessary blemish on your seller record Ensure timely customer service Because of Myntra's customer-friendly return policies, sellers have few options as a vendor if a product is returned. Returned goods, on the other hand, provide a chance for a seller to learn from their mistakes. Vendors must resolve customer complaints in real time and provide a channel for customers to report their issues. A fast answer might help to alleviate a customer's concerns and boost their trust in your business. A positive customer experience frequently results in more purchases and a reduced return rate. Make use of feedback and client reviews Customer feedback and reviews are critical for enhancing your service and products, therefore keep a watch on customer comments and reviews at all times. To reduce your return rates, try to figure out why your product was returned and work to solve the problem. It is also never a bad idea to contact the buyer personally. If a consumer has requested a refund, get in touch to explore what can be done and how this scenario may be prevented in the future. Direct and honest communication is frequently all that is required to guarantee that the customer does not post bad feedback about the vendor. You may take this a step further by asking your clients to complete a brief multiple-choice survey to better identify and address underlying issues. Improve Procurement SLAs Plan your inventory replenishment to avoid running out of inventory while keeping in mind the typical time it takes to send the product to the eCommerce fulfillment center. You must have a certain quantity of items in stock in your storage facility at all times, i.e. standard level inventory. When inventory falls below the normal level, you must order more inventory, also known as the reordering level. Keep an emergency supply on hand. Improve Ready to Dispatch (RTD) SLAs Create product listings for the goods that, based on your order processing capabilities, you will be able to ship by or before the scheduled ship date. Ship the orders and confirm the shipping with Myntra by the order's scheduled ship date. Pack your orders and designate them as ready to dispatch (RTD) on a first-come, first-served basis. Regularly review your order fulfillment operations to detect and rectify any inefficiencies that may result in late dispatch. Increase your ability to handle orders during flash sales and other promotional events. How can WareIQ Assist You to Sell on Myntra in 2024?  Working with a tech giant like WareIQ will help you sell on Myntra as Gold Tier Seller. Let's look at how: Meet all SLAs to guarantee shipment adherence and avoid seller cancellations. WareIQ's SLA-driven and streamlined pick and pack solution allows you to pack Myntra orders on time and label them as 'ready to dispatch.' Sellers can minimize late shipping and cancellations by meticulously processing orders while keeping SLA in mind. Read how the pick and pack fulfillment process works. With Correct Inventory Relay, you can avoid seller cancellation Every 5 minutes, WareIQ syncs your inventory across all sales channels, allowing you to convey precise inventory levels on every marketplace and avoid cancellations. How do we assist in reducing seller cancellation?  You only get requests for inventory that you have by relaying precise inventory levels. Check out Warehousing and Fulfillment at WareIQ and read about warehouse management. WareIQ's Inventory Planning Increase your Gross Merchandise Value(GMV) by offering product bundles You may utilize strong merchandising strategies like product kitting with WareIQ to package many goods together. This allows you to maximize product visibility and give clients interesting incentives. How do we assist? It allows you to increase sales by boosting a purchase's average order value (AOV). Discover how kitting may be an effective revenue-boosting strategy.  Fulfillment is frictionless during flash sales and other promotional events. WareIQ network supports flash sales by coping with exponential increases in order volume and integrating its broad fulfillment infrastructure with well-organized workflows. Simply tell WareIQ of the sale's schedule and duration, and WareIQ will raise your daily pick capacity and provide enough labor. How do we assist in frictionless eCommerce fulfillment? It enables you to improve sales, enhance income, and assure uninterrupted order fulfillment. Check out our crucial guide on organizing a flash sale. Eliminate seller-controllable returns and product quality returns, ensure accurate order processing and quality inspections WareIQ performs quality checks throughout inventory receipt and order processing to ensure that your customers receive the proper items. If you have one-of-a-kind items that need to be thoroughly investigated, WareIQ allows you to tailor the inspection criteria to your exact requirements. How does it assist? It enables you to provide the correct items with remarkable order accuracy while efficiently handling returns management. You May Also Like: How to sell on Instagram? Conclusion While many merchants believe that selling on Myntra is a no-brainer, it is dependent on the type of your items, company goals, and eCommerce fulfillment service requirements. To become a Myntra seller, we may provide your company with the push and exposure it requires to maintain continuous development. Retailers, on the other hand, would have to evaluate the benefits against the drawbacks. If you do decide to sell on Myntra and want to keep some of your flexibility, you can always hire a third-party fulfillment firm like WareIQ to handle all of your needs. You may concentrate on the heavy lifting while we handle the rest. WareIQ is one of India's leading and fastest-growing full-stack eCommerce fulfillment companies, providing everything from same-day and next-day delivery, shipping badges, and RTO Shield to cutting-edge technological solutions like our custom Warehouse Management System (WMS) and user-friendly app store. With that it offers seamless integrations with more than 20 online selling platforms including Snapdeal, Amazon, Meesho, Flipkart, and much more. We can handle all of your brand's fulfillment needs, ensuring that you and your customers receive the finest order fulfillment in the country, a hassle-free experience, and increased customer happiness. [signup] How to Sell on Myntra FAQs Can I resell myntra products?Yes, as a Myntra seller, you can resell Myntra products on the platform. However, becoming a Myntra seller involves a thorough onboarding process and adherence to performance criteria.What is myntra business model?Myntra's business model revolves around being an online marketplace connecting buyers with sellers, particularly in the fashion and lifestyle sectors. The platform relies on a diverse range of products, competitive pricing, excellent customer service, and partnerships with sellers who undergo a stringent registration process. Myntra charges a commission (4-5%) on sales but doesn't have a registration fee. The focus is on promoting established brands, and becoming a Myntra seller involves transforming a small business into a recognized brand.How to increase sales on myntra?To increase sales on Myntra, focus on enhancing your seller profile, optimizing product listings, offering competitive prices, leveraging discounts, ensuring excellent customer service, and meeting Myntra's performance criteria. Utilize WareIQ for efficient fulfillment and timely delivery.

May 23, 2022

Flipkart Integration with WMS: How to Fulfill Flipkart Orders with WareIQ in 10 Easy Steps in 2024?

Flipkart Integration with WMS: How to Fulfill Flipkart Orders with WareIQ in 10 Easy Steps in 2024?

Flipkart was founded in 2007 and instantly emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the still growing eCommerce industry at that time. Since then, especially with the entry of Amazon into the Indian market in 2013, Flipkart has been forced to up its game and adapt to the ever-changing trends in the rapidly-expanding Indian eCommerce market, which it has successfully achieved. It was acquired by Walmart in 2018, which has only bolstered its status as one of India’s leading eCommerce selling platforms, which can be seen in the 49% increase in its revenue in 2021, compared to Amazon’s 32%. In recent years, Flipkart has emerged as a worthy competitor to Amazon, with both of them capturing around 31% of the eCommerce retail market. In today’s blog, we will dive deeper into how you can fulfill Flipkart orders, the benefits of selling on Flipkart and how to integrate WareIQ with a Flipkart seller account. How Can You Fulfill Flipkart Orders? Retailers can currently choose between 2 options to fulfill Flipkart orders - Flipkart Fulfillment and Self Ship Fulfillment. Businesses that choose Flipkart Fulfillment to fulfill Flipkart orders can take complete advantage of all the facilities offered by Flipkart such as order processing, storage and management of inventory, order shipping, reverse logistics and customer care. The only downside is that you are not able to integrate Flipkart Fulfillment with other selling platforms so you will have to maintain different accounts for each platform. Conversely, Self Ship Fulfillment enables retailers to fulfill Flipkart orders on their own or by opting to partner with a 3PL fulfillment company such as WareIQ. There will always be advantages and drawbacks, regardless of which option you opt for. Read our article on Seller Fulfilled Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon and Shopify Fulfillment to get an idea of fulfillment services offered by competitors. Services Offered by Flipkart Fulfillment Inventory Storage Flipkart provides its users with storage facilities in warehouses and fulfillment centers. Inventory can be placed in multiple locations, depending on the type of commodity and areas with high demand for specific products. Delivery Services When you opt to fulfill Flipkart Orders with Flipkart fulfillment, you can take advantage of their delivery services to ensure that your orders are delivered to your customers on time. Product Quality Checks Flipkart ensures that all products are inspected rigorously to mitigate any deformities or quality discrepancies between units. This ensures that customers receive what they expected. Packaging Facilities Flipkart Fulfillment offers packaging services to its customers. Goods can be wrapped in standardised Flipkart packaging to make sure that products are delivered safely and securely and also look attractive in the process. Services Required from Sellers in Self Ship Fulfillment Entire Fulfillment Process If sellers choose Self Ship Fulfillment to fulfill Flipkart orders, they will have to perform all the processes that are associated with order fulfillment such as packaging, distribution and eCommerce logistics. Partnering with 3PL Fulfillment Companies Sellers can opt to partner with a 3PL fulfillment company of their choice to fulfill Flipkart orders. This ensures that they still have access to cutting edge features and technology, while also maintaining the flexibility to be able to integrate with multiple other selling platforms so that they don’t have to put all their eggs in one basket. Compliance with Flipkart’s Rules and Regulations Sellers who choose to fulfill Flipkart orders on their own or through a 3PL eCommerce fulfillment company need to make sure that they abide by all the rules and regulations that have been laid out by Flipkart. Seamless Customer Experience Since Flipkart isn’t directly involved in the D2C fulfillment process of sellers who choose to fulfill Flipkart orders by themselves, they need to make sure that retailers follow the same measures to ensure that customers have a good and speedy delivery experience. Benefits for Retailers who Use 3PL Fulfillment Companies as an Alternative to Flipkart Fulfillment Access to Custom Packaging Facilities Most big eCommerce selling platforms, Flipkart included, want to highlight their own brand the most and this is reflected in their packaging. Customers will only interact with your brand after they have torn off most of the outer Flipkart-centric packaging. However, retailers who partner with 3PL retail fulfillment companies to fulfill Flipkart orders usually have access to custom packaging facilities where they can opt from a whole host of different themes, styles and materials and can choose to highlight their own brand as much as they desire. Access to Faster and Cheaper Distribution Facilities In today’s day and age, 10-minute, same-day and next-day deliveries have become conventional and most 3PL fulfillment companies have been able to adapt to the growing demand for speedy delivery. Sellers that choose to fulfill Flipkart orders through 3PLs are able to take advantage of ultra-fast delivery while also paying way less due to the reduced prices offered by these companies. This is mainly achieved by the intelligent placing of inventory in warehouses and micro fulfillment centers that are located near areas of strong demand. Access to Strategically Placed Fulfillment Centers Retailers who choose third-party fulfillment services, gain access to a large network of warehousing facilities and fulfillment centers, scattered in different regions of the country. They can choose where they want to store specific products based on areas of high demand for those specific products and also based on things like proximity to large population centers and access to distribution networks, among many other factors. The storage facilities provided by 3PL companies are also much cheaper than the in-house storage that is offered by Flipkart. Complete Management of Inventory Most 3PL fulfillment companies offer advanced and detailed Warehouse Management Software (WMS) to enable efficient and smooth tracking of inventory, across multiple warehouses and selling platforms. These software solutions can also forecast future demand so you can optimise the storage of inventory and offer smart suggestions on inventory placement based on a variety of factors such as demand, expiry dates, perishability etc. Offloading of Order Management Retailers who partner with 3PLs to fulfill Flipkart orders, gain access to high-tech and advanced order management software where orders from multiple different platforms can be accessed and tracked in one software suite. This is in sharp contrast to Flipkart’s offering, where you cannot integrate with other platforms so you can only keep an eye on your Flipkart orders while orders from other platforms are left lacking. More Freedom and Fexibility Since retailers who opt to fulfill Flipkart orders on their own don’t have to rely on Flipkart directly for order fulfillment, they have more freedom to make their own choices in how they want to go about things, as long as they abide by Flipkart’s guidelines. They also have more flexibility in their choices by being able to choose if they want to fulfill Flipkart orders on their own or offload eCommerce fulfillment requirements to a dedicated fulfillment service. Access to Cheaper and More Transparent Pricing Retailers who use Flipkart Fulfillment to fulfill Flipkart orders are constantly at the mercy of varying prices. An increase in any of the multiple variables associated with order fulfillment can trickle down to retailers, who will then have to share some of that price increase with their customers. In addition, there are more hidden logistics costs as Flipkart needs to make sure that they can make the most money and this happens by putting the most risks on retailers. On the other hand, most 3PL fulfillment companies offer transparent and no-frills pricing in order to attract customers. They also do not have a monopoly in the market so they cannot increase their prices on a whim as that would enforce retailers to choose another company with cheaper pricing. Ability to Sell Across Multiple Channels If the retailer restricts themselves to selling on Flipkart and fulfilling Flipkart orders only, they are depleting themselves of a huge chunk of potential customers that may use other platforms. Retailers who seek to expand their business operations need to be visible in every corner of the market. 3PL fuflillment companies offer their users the service of integrating with and beauty fulfilling orders on multiple eCommerce platforms and make life easy for them by consolidating all the order and inventory information in one place to increase efficiency and mitigate any bottlenecks that could have otherwise occurred. Related read: Understanding Flipkart Video Management System (VMS) for Sellers Flipkart Marketplace Integration: 10 Easy Steps to Integrate WareIQ with a Flipkart Seller Account in 2024 When eCommerce retailers opt to partner with WareIQ to fulfill Flipkart orders and outsource all their fulfillment requirements, they instantly gain access to WareIQ’s country-wide network of fulfillment centers, cross-country courier partners and the advantage of being able to integrate WareIQ with a Flipkart seller account, which gives users access to 20+ other online marketplaces and platforms and state-of-the-art inventory and order management software. Sellers can integrate WareIQ with a Flipkart seller account in just 10 easy steps: Step 1: Logging In The seller can sign up at https://wareiq.com/contact-us/ & integrate WareIQ with a Flipkart seller account for managing end to end fulfillment of eCommerce their business. The seller gets the user ID & password from WareIQ’s customer onboarding team to log into WareIQ’s WMS portal. Step 2: Access to WMS Dashboard Once the seller logs in, the seller gets access to the WMS dashboard with an option to set up the account. Step 3: Navigating the Dashboard Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the WareIQ’s WMS dashboard. Step 4: Accessing Account Settings Click on “Account Settings”. Step 5: Adding Company Address The “Company Information” would have already been added to the portal by WareIQ’s customer onboarding team. Click on “Address”. Step 6: Adding Channels Fill up the “BILLING ADDRESS” and “DISPATCH ADDRESS” and click on “Add Channels”. Step 7: Adding Flipkart as an Integration The seller can view all the online marketplaces & website builders with which WareIQ’s WMS can be integrated. The platforms already integrated will appear at the top like the “Shopify” logo. Scroll over “ADD NEW INTEGRATIONS” & choose the Flipkart logo under “Select Marketplaces”. Step 8: Adding Credentials A screen pops up to add a few credentials of sellers like Seller ID, Location ID, Application ID etc. for connecting a Flipkart Account with WareIQ’s WMS. Step 9: Identifying Seller ID and Other Information Follow the steps below to identify seller ID and fill out the other required fields like application ID, Location ID and others: #1: Recording Location of Shelf Once you add the channel,  the Smart panel's shelf location of Flipkart needs to be recorded in EasyEcom.  You can do this by going to "Inventory >> Manage Listings" and selecting the "Update Listings" option.  After this, choose "Flipkart Smart" as your marketplace and download the listing data. You then have to record the shelf location of every product and upload those files to EasyEcom.   You can contact customer care at EasyEcom post updating the shelf location in Easy Ecom. #2 Flipkart Seller Panel details  Identifying Your Seller ID To begin with, you need to sign in to your Flipkart Seller Panel and press Ctrl+Shift+i and then select network.  You need to copy the Seller ID and paste it into the “Seller ID” column. Identifying Your Application ID and Secret You can start by opening this link: https://api.flipkart.net/oauth-register/login which will take you to the page below: Sign in with your account details and select “Register new application”.  After this, you can copy the Application ID and Application Secret. Then you can select the “Flipkart Smart” option and you will get a popup where the information can be pasted.  Identifying Your Location ID  In order to identify your Location ID, sign in to your account via this link https://seller.flipkart.com/. After this, scroll to “Orders>>Smart Fulfilled Orders”. You can then copy your Location ID from the URL. Note that the Location ID always begins with “LOC”. ​​Step 10: Syncing Channels Select the “Close” option to close the pop-up window and then select the “Sync Channels” option. The process to integrate WareIQ with a Flipkar seller account has now been achieved. The seller can start storing inventory for fulfilling orders from WareIQ’s fulfillment centers. Also read our blog on Amazon marketplace integration with WareIQ's WMS to get a better idea of competitor services to Flipkart and Amazons fulfillment. Why Should Merchants Choose WareIQ as a Fulfillment Partner to Fulfill Flipkart Orders? There are a vast number of reasons why merchants should choose WareIQ as their partner to fulfill Flipkart orders. Not only do we offer a seamless ability to integrate WareIQ with a Flipkart seller account but we also offer many more features, both in the forward and reverse supply chain, that will be sure to enrich your business with the tools it needs to tackle growing online demand and order fulfillment. We also offer cost-effective and transparent prices compared to our competitors. Here is a list of some of the features that we offer: Forward Supply Chain Smart Inventory Placement We analyze order density, SKU velocity, seasonality, & market trends by location for smart inventory placement to mitigate any delays and errors. Quality Assurance We offer services such as inbound management, coupled with rigorous product checks while adhering to Legal and Metrology compliance. Customization/ Personalization We enable through branded shipping, the creation of custom curated kits and custom packaging to meet every seller’s brand standards & requirements and help them highlight the unique aspects of their brand. RTO Shield Our in-house RTO Shield allows sellers to intelligently identify high-risk RTO orders and insures them against any RTO losses to maintain their profit margins and eliminate wasted resources. First-Mile Sourcing We offer centralized sourcing hubs to conveniently obtain all your materials and resources in one place. Prime-Like Badges Sellers can boost customer conversions by 30% using WareIQ’s Prime-like badges, which showcase varying levels of delivery speed and services offered. Smart Courier Allocation We give sellers the option to leverage data-driven insights to match them with the most suitable courier partner and the ability to ship with flat rates across each zone. Post-Purchase Experience With WareIQ’s Branded Tracking offering, sellers can deliver a premium post-ship experience. It also enables them to re-target & cross-sell thus increasing revenue and profit margins. Reverse Supply Chain Smart RVP We enable last-mile partners to verify product quality by leveraging reference checklists and images, eliminating returns of damaged or misplaced goods by customers and thus, mitigating reverse logistics expenses. Reinventorization We provide liability protections for our customers with simplified Seller Protection Fund claims and seamless settlement processes. Value Recovery We assist in recovering the value of returned goods through liquidation to the secondary market, upcycling and recycling, donation, and converting waste to energy to help businesses utlize every ounce of their capabilities and mitigate any wastage that might occur. Disposal We offer services for the sustainable disposal of products across categories such as food, apparel, electronics, health & hygiene etc. Over 300 of the fastest-growing eCommerce brands such as The Man Company, Future Group, Kama Ayurveda and Wingreens Farms, already trust WareIQ with the fulfillment process of their companies, so they can focus entirely on core aspects of their businesses such as sales, marketing and R&D. You can also reap all these amazing benefits while stepping up your eCommerce game. We are tailored to every kind of business and offer the most competitive prices in the industry. Sign Up Now with WareIQ to take advantage of our superior fulfillment tech platform & accelerate the growth of your online business. Fulfill Flipkart Orders & How to Integrate WareIQ with a Flipkart Seller Account: FAQs

May 19, 2022

Amazon Marketplace Integration 2024: How to Fulfill Amazon Orders with WareIQ in 10 Easy Steps?

Amazon Marketplace Integration 2024: How to Fulfill Amazon Orders with WareIQ in 10 Easy Steps?

Amazon is often credited with pioneering the boom of the eCommerce industry and popularizing the concept of shopping online and having your orders delivered right to your doorstep instead of needing to travel to physical stores. This phenomenon has also paved the way for advancement in other technologies such as online payments and automated warehousing processes. Today, Amazon is the largest eCommerce website in the world and changed the landscape of the Indian eCommerce industry when it entered the country in 2013. Since then, it has benefited a vast number of retailers who use Amazon to sell their products, by enabling them to expand and serve an increased customer base that extends all across the country. In today’s blog, we will take a look at the advantages of selling on Amazon, how to fulfill Amazon orders and how WareIQ can enhance your selling experience as a fulfillment partner in the year 2024.  How can You Fulfill Amazon Orders? There are 2 methods with which customers can fulfill Amazon orders - Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM). FBA is when you offload the entire retail fulfillment process to Amazon and FBM is when you sell products on Amazon but choose to fulfill Amazon orders on your own. For all intents and purposes, these are the processes that you would need to follow to fulfill Amazon orders : Processes Required from Sellers Research of Products Research needs to be conducted for each product to figure out their demand, competition from similar products, prices customers are willing to pay and penetration of that product in the Amazon marketplace in order to optimize your business strategies. Sourcing of Materials You need to partner with a supplier who will be able to manufacture your products in the right balance of cost and quality. They can then ship the finished products straight to Amazon’s warehouses. Listing of Inventory Product listings need to be created for each type of offering with the marketable descriptions, clear photos and accurate metrics such as features and size dimensions. Promotion of Products You need to create hype around your products and market them to be as appealing to your target audience as possible so that you are able to differentiate your products from the vast amount of competitors on the Amazon marketplace fulfillment. Management of Sales You need to keep an eye on every order that comes in and manage inventory levels and listings so that the right amount of inventory is always available, depending on customer demand. Post receiving an order, you can leave it up to Amazon to do the rest. Services Offered by Amazon Management of Inventory After Amazon receives the products from your supplier, it sorts out each product based on various metrics such as their type, price, demand levels, and expiry date, among others. It is then stored in massive fulfillment centers, where processes are followed by robots or Amazon employees. Keep in mind that it is in both your and Amazon’s interest to take the best possible care of your products because if anything is damaged in the fulfillment center, Amazon will pay you the retail price of what the product is worth. Automatic Processing of Orders Amazon automatically processes order requests, as soon as they are received from a customer. The order fulfillment process is initiated with the relevant product being picked, packed and shipped to the customers' location, according to the estimated time of delivery.  Management of Customer Support and Returns Amazon takes care of your entire customer support, even after the order has been delivered. This includes resolving issues related to the order, answering queries and managing the reverse logistics process in the event of an RTO request.  Read our blog on Seller Fulfilled Prime to get more information on other services offered by Amazon. Why Does it Make Sense for Retailers to Use 3PL Fulfillment Companies as an Alternative to FBA? Fulfillment Across Different Channels If you relegate yourself to selling only on the Amazon marketplace, you are cutting yourself off from a large number of local customers that possibly shop on other platforms. In order for a retailer to be competitive, it needs to open as many doors as possible. 3PL fulfillment companies often integrate with multiple selling channels seamlessly, to enable retailers to carve themselves a share of customers on each platform and fulfill Amazon orders at the same time. Transparent and Simplified Pricing Plans Costs in the Amazon marketplace, especially pertaining to FBA, constantly change and evolve depending on a variety of factors such as seasons, product size and nature, duration of storage and many others. This can lead to uncertainty in the amount retailers would have to expend to fulfill Amazon orders. On the other hand, 3PL fulfillment companies often have flat rates that are agreed upon beforehand, pricing per unit and no minimum order quantity. This provides transparency and enables sellers to budget accordingly. Customized Packaging Amazon has standardised most of its processes, including its packaging. While this may seem like a good thing on the surface, it means that Amazon’s brand is highlighted much more than the retailer's brand is. There are also little to no customization options available. With a 3PL fulfillment company, retailers can customize their packaging with their brand logo, choice of materials, custom stickers and themes and much more through branded shipping, which will contribute to customers attaining much more knowledge about their own brand, while they fulfill Amazon orders. Order Management Most 3PL fulfillment companies offer software that helps them efficiently fulfill Amazon orders. In many cases, they are more simple and more intuitive to use than Amazon’s offering, which can feel overly complicated and cumbersome at times. This order management software will help you keep track of past, present and future orders and will mitigate any unexpected errors along the way. Inventory Management Gone are the days when the Amazon marketplace had a monopoly on smart inventory management services. Due to the widespread adoption of state-of-the-art technology and advanced Warehouse Management Systems(WMS), most 3PL companies are able to offer an enhanced level of inventory management capabilities to fulfill Amazon orders. This includes smart placement of inventory according to various metrics, monitoring inventory levels, forecasting demand and supply levels in the future and much more.  Fulfillment Centers in Multiple Locations Most of the larger 3PL fulfillment companies offer a vast network of warehouses and fulfillment centers that are strategically dispersed across the country in areas with high demand to be able to rapidly fulfill Amazon orders. This enables retailers to offer faster shipping services at reduced rates because of smart inventory placement at locations that are in close proximity to the delivery locations of customers. In addition, these companies are not bound by the red tape of the Amazon marketplace so this results in inventory being stored at much cheaper rates. Faster Shipping for Lower Prices 2-day shipping was originally popularized in the Amazon marketplace and other retailers and eCommerce platforms had to adapt in order to compete. However, due to economies of scale and the technology behind fast eCommerce shipping becoming mainstream, there are many 3PL fulfillment companies that offer next-day, same-day and even 10-minute shipping for a fraction of the cost that Amazon charges for its fulfillment services and for companies to fulfill Amazon orders. Read our blog on how to become a Flipkart Gold Seller, Flipkart Fulfillment and Shopify Fulfillment to understand how to use competitive services. Amazon Marketplace Integration: 10 Easy Steps to Integrate WareIQ with an Amazon Seller Account in 2024 Once eCommerce sellers get onboarded with WareIQ for their D2C fulfillment requirements, the sellers, apart from having access to WareIQ’s pan-India network of fulfillment centers & national courier partners, also get the benefit of integrating WareIQ’s platform with 20+ other online marketplaces & online platforms where they might be selling.  Sellers can integrate WareIQ with an Amazon seller account in just 10 easy steps: Step 1: Logging In The seller can sign up at https://wareiq.com/contact-us/ & partner with WareIQ for managing end to end fulfillment services for their eCommerce business. The seller gets the user ID & password from WareIQ’s customer onboarding team to log into WareIQ’s WMS portal. Step 2: Access to WMS Dashboard Once the seller logs in, the seller gets access to the WMS dashboard with an option to set up the account. Step 3: Navigating the Dashboard Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the WareIQ’s WMS dashboard. Step 4: Accessing Account Settings Click on “Account Settings”. Step 5: Adding Company Address The “Company Information” would have already been added to the portal by WareIQ’s customer onboarding team. Click on “Address”. Step 6: Adding Channels Fill up the “BILLING ADDRESS” and “DISPATCH ADDRESS” and click on “Add Channels”. Step 7: Adding Amazon as an Integration The seller can view all the online marketplaces & website builders with which WareIQ’s WMS can be integrated. The platforms already integrated will appear at the top like the “Shopify” logo. Scroll over “ADD NEW INTEGRATIONS” & choose AMAZON logo under “Select Marketplaces”. Step 8: Adding Credentials A screen pops up to add a few credentials of sellers to integrate WareIQ with an Amazon Seller Account and also with WareIQ’s WMS. Step 9: Identifying Seller ID Follow the steps below to identify seller ID and fill out the other required fields: #1: Sign in to the Amazon central account of your business Once you reach the website https://sellercentral.amazon.in/, sign in with your Amazon account and scroll to “Settings>>User Permission”. In this section, scroll to Apps and Services and click the “Manage Your Apps” button. After that, select the "Authorise new developer" option. #2: Enter the required information Enter “Easycom” as the developers name enter “1683-6824-8081” as the Developer ID.  After that, select the "Next" option. #3: Choosing options on the checklist Once you select all the check-boxes, click on the “Next” button. After you select the “Next” option, you will be directed to the below web-page: After the retailer has provided all the information in the pop-up, select the “Connect Amazon.in” option.  Step 10: Syncing Channels Select the “Close” option to close the pop-up window and then select the “Sync Channels” option.  The steps to integrate WareIQ with an Amazon Seller Account and also WareIQ's WMS are now complete. The seller can start storing inventory for fulfilling orders from WareIQ’s fulfillment centers. Why Should Merchants Choose WareIQ as a Fulfillment Partner for Fulfilling Amazon Orders? There are multiple reasons why merchants should choose WareIQ as a partner to fulfill Amazon orders. Not only do we offer a seamless ability to integrate WareIQ with an Amazon seller account but we also offer many more features and cost-effective prices that are competitors don’t. Here is a list of some of the features that we offer: End to End SaaS Delivered Solution We offer a full-stack fulfillment platform with inbuilt inventory planning, order management & shipping system that are guaranteed to take care of every fulfillment requirement your business has. Efficient In-house Warehouse Operations Ownership of warehouse SLAs by internal WareIQ fulfillment leads for each region provides assurance on the stability and efficiency of warehouse operations to mitigate any unwanted errors or delays. Shipping Optimization Our custom inbuilt shipping engine allows access to all major national & hyperlocal couriers at discounted rates to offer same/next day deliveries at increased efficiency and reduced prices. Customer Success Led Model Our team of experts offer their experienced capabilities in supply chain planning & operations execution far beyond what SMBs can afford. WareIQ is one of India’s leading and fastest-growing full-stack eCommerce fulfillment companies that offer a variety of services from same-day and next-day delivery, shipping badges and RTO Shield, to state of the art technological solutions such as our custom WMS and our intuitive, well-designed app store. We can take care of your brand’s entire fulfillment requirements and ensure that you and your customers get the best order fulfillment in the country and have a hassle-free experience and raise satisfaction levels to new heights. Over 300 of the fastest-growing eCommerce brands such as The Man Company, Future Group, Kama Ayurveda and Wingreens Farms, already trust WareIQ with the fulfillment process of their companies, so they can focus entirely on core aspects of their businesses such as sales, marketing and R&D. You can also reap all these amazing benefits while stepping up your eCommerce game. We are tailored to every kind of business and offer the most competitive prices in the industry. Sign Up Now with WareIQ to take advantage of our superior fulfillment tech platform & accelerate the growth of your online business. Fulfill Amazon Orders & Amazon Marketplace Integration: FAQs What is Amazon marketplace integration?Amazon Marketplace Integration is a feature by which 3PL platforms can integrate with Amazon Seller Central to automate incoming orders and inventory levels into their custom software to enable data and insight about past, present and future orders to be stored in one place. What is Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM)?Fulfilled by Merchant is one of 2 fulfillment methods offered by Amazon, the other being Fulfillment by Amazon. As the name suggests, retailers who sell on Amazon are responsible for selling and fulfilling their own orders and this can be done in-house (direct fulfillment) or through a partnership with a 3PL fulfillment company such as WarfeIQ. What are the charges involved in FBM?Amazon's FBM operates on a subscription-based structure and consists of 3 main fees: referral fees, monthly subscription fees and a fee for each item sold. How can WareIQ's 10 step integration with Amazon benefit your business?WareIQ's easy 10 step integration with Amazon offers multiple benefits to businesses such as being able to consolidate orders from Amazon along with other online selling platforms in one place, automating order processing, transparent pricing and much more. How long does it take to integrate WareIQ's WMS with Amazon?The entire process of syncing WareIQ's WMS to Amazon can be done in less than 15 minutes.

May 17, 2022

How to Sell on Amazon? A Step-to-Step Guide for Beginners in 2024

How to Sell on Amazon? A Step-to-Step Guide for Beginners in 2024

Amazon is the largest eCommerce in the world and has changed the retail landscape forever. Because of its large volume of resources and access to highly advanced technology, Amazon often initiates trends that need to be followed by other eCommerce platforms in order to stay relevant. This is why it is the goal of many online retailers, regardless of size and scale, to sell on Amazon. There are many benefits associated with it and also a few things to keep in mind. Let's take a closer look in more detail. Why Should You Choose to Sell on Amazon in 2024? Experience Higher Levels of Growth and Exposure Even though the advent of eCommerce marketplaces has given rise to multiple alternatives, choosing to sell on Amazon consistently enables brands to expand at faster rates than if they opted to join another eCommerce selling platform or sell on their own means. It also supplies retailers with increased levels of exposure to their target audience as well as potential customers in isolated or far-off locations. Many eCommerce analysts suggest that opting to sell on Amazon not only provides multiple benefits but that it is also vital for the long term survival of the company. Amazon is a company that continues to grow at a rapid pace due to an increase in the number of people who have access to the internet and who are getting accustomed to shopping online. Relatively Simple Process to Start to Sell on Amazon Getting started with your journey to sell on Amazon is a relatively easy process for most retailers who are able to meet the necessary requirements and regulations. Specific product categories are susceptible to more scrutiny than others but this is generally the exception, not the rule. It is also in Amazon’s interest to make the process as intuitive as possible to attract as many sellers as they can. The process in order to sell on Amazon is also far easier than setting up your own website, warehousing facilities and retail fulfillment processes. All you need to do is: Create listings for all your offeringsTransport your inventory to an Amazon warehouseMonitor the orders that come in After you finish these aspects of the setup process, Amazon will take care of the rest. However, you will need to put in an effort to make your product stand out from the crowd and this can be done through attractive listings and pictures, branded shipping or discounted prices compared to similar products. Tailored to Retailers that Have Exclusive Products and Stable Levels of Income Choosing to sell on Amazon empowers budding eCommerce retailers with all the tools they need to sustain and accelerate their growth. By removing the burden of important eCommerce logistics processes such as inventory management and order fulfillment, Amazon enables businesses to focus on the core aspects of their business such as refining and marketing their products. However, it needs to be said that all these services come at a price and would mainly benefit companies that can afford to give Amazon a significant commission, by maintaining profitability at a sustainable rate. It would not benefit companies that cannot afford to reduce their bottom line by giving a share of their profit to Amazon for their services. Benefit from Customers Association with Amazon as a Household Name When you make the choice to sell on Amazon, you automatically get access to millions of potential customers who already use and trust its services. Because of the extremely standardized nature of its offerings, customers associate brands who sell on Amazon with reliability, speed and quality and since your business is fulfilling orders through them, customers will extend that same association to your business as well. Amazon has strict quality control measures and will ensure that every order is delivered according to the estimated date and time and in the best possible condition. Customers expect everything to be seamless and that is what your business will provide to them, through Amazon marketplace integration. When you sell on Amazon, you also get the benefits of Amazon’s stellar customer service to make sure your customers are always satisfied, even if they have to deal with a minor issue or query. Gain Access to the Amazon Marketplace’s Advanced Technology and Automation The Amazon marketplace is known for its use of advanced technology and automation from drones to state-of-the-art Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Businesses who partner with them will also get access to these facilities, without needing to do any of the heavy lifting themselves. Oftentimes, small and mid-sized companies would not have access to the resources or budget to conduct research and development on how to advance their services so it is highly beneficial to them to be able to take advantage of technology that would enhance their business processes, mitigate any manual errors and increase customer satisfaction. Read our blog on how to become a Flipkart Gold Seller to get more information on similar services to Amazon. How Can You Start to Sell on Amazon? 7 Easy Steps to Follow Registering on Amazon The first thing you need to do if you want to register your business to sell on Amazon is to go to the Amazon Seller Signup Page and click on the “Register Now” option. This is a setup page and would prompt you to provide various details about your business such as the name of your company, office address and contact information such as phone and email. Entering the Name of Your Organization During the registration process to sell on Amazon, it is beneficial to register your business as one of the following:  Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)One Person Company (OPC)Private Limited Company (PLC) This is due to the fact that these types of companies are covered under limited liability protection and involve an easy setup process. This is important because retailers that choose to sell on Amazon or any other eCommerce platform can constantly come under the scrutiny of litigation from customers or other sellers.   Entering Your Business’ Address and Contact Information You should provide the official office address of the company in the relevant field and also enter an active phone number that can be used for calls and SMS identification.  Entering Your GST  Information Providing GST information is only required for products that are bound by GST, which are the majority of products that are available on the Amazon marketplace. Products that don’t fall into this category are exempt from needing to provide GST details. Entering Your Bank Account Information Sellers who wish to register to sell on Amazon are required to provide the following information regarding the bank details of the relevant company: Account TypeBank IFSC CodeBank Account NumberBank Account Holder’s Name Listing of Available Products Post filling out the necessary information, potential sellers will have to participate in a compulsory Amazon Partner Quiz. After this, they can begin to sell on Amazon. Products will then have to be listed with detailed descriptions, pictures and accurate information regarding dimensions, features and pricing which can be done on the Seller Dashboard. Post Setup Process If a customer shows interest in one of your products and ends up making a purchase, you will get an alert with all the details, prompting you to ship the order. You can then either start the delivery process of the ordered product on your own through Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) or allow Amazon to fulfill the order on your behalf through Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). They will deduct their commission and transfer the remaining amount to your listed bank account. Alternatively, you can also read how to sell on amazon without FBA. 8 Best Strategies to Benefit the Most from Selling on Amazon in 2024 Come up with a Detailed Business Strategy It is important to chalk out a detailed plan for anything that you seek to accomplish and this holds true in order to successfully sell on Amazon. Important aspects to achieving a suitable business strategy would be: Core short term and long term goals for the companyAnalysis of potential customers and target marketsResearch and development of productsMarketing strategiesSales figures in terms of unitsEstimation of logistical, production and operational costsSetting a profit margin It is also necessary to identify trends in the market, keep a close eye on your competitors' products and strategies and have a clear picture as to what kind of products you want to sell and what kind of customers you’d want to sell them to. Another thing that we recommend is to come up with a detailed list of schedules and relevant activities in order to streamline every process that would ultimately have an impact on your bottom line. Identify Your Place in the Market Opting to sell on Amazon is no easy task as there are a vast number of retailers and offerings that would often overlap with your business model. It is important to identify where your products fall in terms of price and visibility, in comparison to your rivals. To achieve this, you need to constantly examine the indicators that would have an impact on your space in the market so that you stay ahead of the curve and be the dominating seller in your segment. Provide Exciting and Descriptive Product Titles Product titles are one of the first things that a potential customer will interact with, on the journey to getting them to make the purchase. Just like your product itself, you need to enhance and refine your title so that it will stand out amongst a sea of other products. The general consensus to come up with the best listing titles is to follow a simple hierarchy which is as follows: name of the brandname of the productdescriptive elements such as colour, dimensions, use case etc.  If you follow this method, your title can rank highly in terms of keyword searches and customers will have a concise way of identifying your products.  Provide High-Quality Photos Making sure that the photos on your product listing pages are high resolution and are able to encapsulate the positioning of your product is crucial. It can have a drastic effect on the perception of your products by customers. In this day and age where phone cameras are more than capable of taking high-quality photos, it isn’t hard to put in a little effort to make sure that your product stands out in its images. There are a few tricks that you can follow to get good shots: Take pictures of your product in its real-world use-caseHighlight your product from all anglesUse a tripod to avoid shaky or blurry imagesUse a subtle background that doesn’t overshadow the productAvoid using flash Make Sure Your Inventory is Synced If you sell on Amazon in addition to multiple other channels, you need to make sure that your inventory is synced across all of them to avoid any confusion regarding orders and available stock levels. You will also be able to seamlessly edit listings and orders that will reflect across all platforms, which will save you time and effort.  Focus on Relevant Keywords Keywords are a very important aspect to sell on Amazon by making sure that your product is not only visible to your target audience but also to as many potential customers as possible. Trending keywords are constantly changing based on customers' tastes and preferences, festive seasons, online trends and other factors so it is important to stay up to date on which keywords are relevant at the right time. Abide by Amazon’s Rules and Regulations There are a vast number of rules and regulations that retailers need to follow to sell on Amazon. The company is very strict about enforcing these rules so it is important to follow them at every step of the way. These rules exist to not only get the most out of your business but also so that Amazon can maintain its image of efficiency and quality. Push for Customer Feedback If you sell on Amazon, it is important that you get feedback to gauge the reception of your products from customers. If you are able to provide a positive experience to customers, it would benefit your business to highlight those reviews so that it can inspire confidence in other customers. Conversely, if you receive negative reviews, it is important to understand and solve the issues faced by the customers that wrote them, so that you can mitigate those same issues in the future. Read our blog on Seller Fulfilled Prime to understand how it can help boost your Amazon sales. Sell on Amazon: Pros and Cons Pros for Retailers who Sell on Amazon Access to Larger Customer Base In most regions of India and the world in general, Amazon has become synonymous with eCommerce retail. This gives retailers who choose to sell on Amazon, a significant advantage over their competitors who opt to sell through their own website or other eCommerce channels. This additionally unlocks access and visibility to the millions of customers who use and browse through Amazon on a daily basis which other eCommerce platforms simply cannot compete with on the sheer scale of active users. Access to Positive Perception by Customers Since Amazon has a vast amount of rules and regulations for retailers to follow if they want to sell on Amazon, most processes across the board are standardised and customers experience a consistent level of efficiency and quality that they will start to associate with your brand as well since you sell on Amazon.  Easy to Operate In order to sell on Amazon, you do not have to be well-versed with technology because most of the services and functions are designed to be intuitive to people from walks of life, so that they can easily sign up by following the instructions and start to sell their products, without any hassles or complications. Access to Important Features in One Place Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is Amazon’s 3rd party fulfillment service that all retailers who sell on Amazon can take advantage of if they want to. It provides access to Prime shipping, Amazon’s unrivalled network of fulfillment centers and complete D2C order fulfillment for a specified sum that is agreed upon beforehand. It will help businesses ultimately reduce logistics and operational costs. Cons for Retailers who Sell on Amazon Sellers Need to Abide by Amazon’s Rules If retailers choose to sell on Amazon, they need to follow all the rules and regulations otherwise they can be penalised. Rules can also be changed at the drop of a hat without any say from the retailers. It is also not uncommon for sellers to be booted from the platform for minor breaches in the rules. Sellers Have to Out-Compete Amazon When retailers sell on Amazon, they not only have to compete with a vast array of other sellers but also with Amazon themselves. Amazon sells its own branded products so preference would be given to those over any other, in the form of promotions, ads and appearing at the top of search results. Sellers are at Constant Risk of Being Scammed A big threat to retailers who sell on Amazon is being susceptible to cyber-attacks and scams. Sellers have had to face problems like people buying all their inventory, only to ship it back once the peak season is over, hijacking of orders and losing control of their own listings. Amazon Reduces Storage Space During High Demand Retailers that sell on Amazon and utilize FBA warehouses and fulfillment centers constantly have their available storage space limited, especially during holiday seasons. They can also do this if your products are not in demand and accumulate on a large number of shelves.  You May Like: How to Sell on Snapdeal? Conclusion: Is it Viable for Your Business to Sell on Amazon While opting to sell on Amazon is something many retailers think is a no-brainer, it does depend on the nature of your products, the goals of the business, and the requirements for eCommerce fulfillment services. Selling on Amazon can give your business the boost and exposure that it needs to attain a steady level of growth. However, retailers would need to weigh the pros against the cons. If you do decide to sell on Amazon, and you want to preserve a little bit of your freedom, you can always opt for a 3PL fulfillment company like WareIQ, to take care of all your requirements. That way, you can focus on the heavy-hitting and leave the rest to us. WareIQ is one of India’s leading and fastest-growing full-stack eCommerce fulfillment companies that offer a variety of services from same-day and next-day delivery, shipping badges and RTO Shield, to state of the art technological solutions such as our custom Warehouse Management System (WMS) and our intuitive, well-designed app store. We can take care of your brand’s entire fulfillment requirements and ensure that you and your customers get the best order fulfillment in the country and have a hassle-free experience and raise satisfaction levels to new heights. Over 300 of the fastest-growing eCommerce brands such as The Man Company, Future Group, Kama Ayurveda and Wingreens Farms, already trust WareIQ with the fulfillment process of their companies, so they can focus entirely on core aspects of their businesses such as sales, marketing and R&D. You can also reap all these amazing benefits while stepping up your eCommerce game. We are tailored to every kind of business and offer the most competitive prices in the industry. Sign Up Now with WareIQ to take advantage of our superior fulfillment tech platform & accelerate the growth of your online business. Sell on Amazon FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) What is Sell on Amazon?Sell on Amazon is a service provided by Amazon that allows you to list and sell products on their website. What type of products am I allowed to sell on Amazon?Amazon allows its users to sell products in various categories such as:Apparel, Baby Products, Batteries, Books, Consumables, Consumer Electronics, Digital Accessories, Groceries, Jewellery, Kitchen Items, Luggage, Movies, Musical Instruments, Office and stationery, Personal Care Appliances, Pet Supplies, Software, Shoes and Handbags, Toys, Video Games, Watches and much more. If my business doesn't have its own website, can I still sell on Amazon?Users are not required to have their own website to sell on Amazon. After the registration process is completed, users gain access to Amazon's Seller Central platform through which products can be listed for sale. Can I receive and fulfill orders outside India through Amazon.in?Unfortunately, Amazon.in currently does not allow orders to be fulfilled outside India. You can sell in countries like the US and UK through Amazon's Global Selling Program. What are the charges for selling on Amazon?Amazon charges its users whenever an order is received while listing to sell on Amazon is entirely free.

May 17, 2022

eCommerce Logistics Guide: Definition, Processes, Factors to Evaluate and the 10 Latest Trends of Logistics in eCommerce in 2024

eCommerce Logistics Guide: Definition, Processes, Factors to Evaluate and the 10 Latest Trends of Logistics in eCommerce in 2024

A change in consumer mindset encourages evolution in the way eCommerce retailers plan on serving them. Two years ago, what began as a force majeure became a habit, where customers were able to receive everything that they could possibly think of, right at their doorstep. The answer is vast as to what is logistics for eCommerce. The eCommerce industry’s heavy reliance on a solid supply chain backbone has triggered a revolution in the logistics industry. But what is eCommerce logistics and what are the factors that it encompasses? Let’s take a look. What is eCommerce Logistics? eCommerce Logistics is the complete supply chain process undertaken by an eCommerce company to get their products from the seller or warehouse to the customers and back via reverse logistics if needed. All the proper systems and processes need to be in place for the millions of packages being shipped across the country to multiple different locations daily. eCommerce logistics begins with moving inventory from the origin point and ends at the customer's destination once they take ownership of their order. There are different types of logistics contract logistics, 3PL logistics, and more. [contactus_uth] How Does eCommerce Logistics Work? As mentioned above, eCommerce logistics refers to the entire series of processes, from receiving an online order to the safe delivery of the package to the customer by the estimated date and time. The 2 major processes involved in eCommerce Logistics are listed below: Forward Logistics Inventory Management This process is highly critical to keeping regular track of inventory. While stacking products in the warehouse or fulfillment center, warehouse management should occur where the high-demand products must be kept handy or easily reachable, followed by the goods where their accessibility is in proportion to their demand. eCommerce Logistics companies need to put in measures to ensure the safety and security of the inventory in their warehouses or storage spaces. Smart Inventory Placement Smart inventory placement refers to the automated recommendation of the best storage facility to place your inventory at based on a variety of factors specific to each SKU, such as seasonal demand, proximity to areas of high demand, market trends and more. This allows your inventory to be fulfilled faster and more efficiently every time an order is placed. Order Preparation The next step is to gather the inventory and prepare the final order per the customer’s request. The next step is packaging and labelling. Products are packaged in a single SKU or a kit with several SKUs before being labelled as per their batches and destinations. Many companies have adopted eco-friendly packaging and labelling to lure more aware customers. Shipping Processes Safe and timely delivery of orders is critical to the overall customer experience. This involves updating the customer regularly with the whereabouts of their package and ensuring that there are no errors or delays while shipping or transporting the product to their location. Suggested Read: What are Shipping Labels? Reverse Logistics Returns Management Around one-third of all products bought online are returned to eCommerce companies. The reverse logistics process comes into play when the customer or delivery agent triggers the return request. However, brick-and-mortar stores experience lower returns than online retail as the customers get the look and feel of the product before buying. However, both models employ a different set of logistical procedures to reach the final goal. Value Recovery of Goods This enables you to recover value from returned items by selling them on the secondary market, recycling and upcycling them, donating them and turning them into energy. This ensures that every returned product can fetch some amount of value rather than simply laying idle and eventually becoming obsolete. Disposal of Unusable Items For products that cannot be recovered or resold, they need to be disposed of in a healthy and environmentally conscious way. This involves the sustainable disposal of items for all categories, including food, clothing, electronics, health & hygiene, etc. How Does eCommerce Logistics Differ from Brick and Mortar Logistics?  [table id=15 /] How to Choose the Right Type of eCommerce Logistics for Your Business in 2024? Know Your Requirements An eCommerce business has many requirements for which they need to hire an eCommerce logistics partner. However, shortlisting a 3PL logistics company for eCommerce, the retailer should have an understanding of their own requirements, the services that companies offer that they seek to partner with, and their available budget. An eCommerce company can ascertain which eCommerce logistics company would be the best fit for them through the following points: Customer Demand Per Day: This refers to how many orders the retailer receives in a day and how much they expect to receive in the future.Product Categorization: Grouping products into different categories helps companies better understand their eCommerce shipping requirements. For instance, perishable products require time and temperature-sensitive eCommerce logistics, while glassware demands fragile-safe transportation.Technological Requirements: It is important to understand what technological services you require for daily operations and which companies provide those services. Staff Requirements: This is determined by the amount of demand and what would be the maximum and minimum operational load.Speed of Order Fulfillment: This depends on the number of orders that need to be fulfilled per day and which parts of the country those orders need to travel to.Storage Space Needed: It is important for businesses to understand the scale of their operations and how much storage space they would need for available, unsold inventory. Find Suitable Partners After assessing all the requirements that are needed in different areas, eCommerce retailers can scout for eCommerce logistics companies that offer the same services. It is important to weigh your options as per the following criteria to find the best eCommerce logistics partner: Customer Service and Customisation: All businesses live to serve their customers. If the customer is dissatisfied, it affects sales and, in turn, the company’s growth. Online retailers need to check if the logistics partner can provide decent customer service, what their success rate is, and whether their services can be customised as per the customer and the product that the business caters to.Performance History: The performance of these companies influences the operations of an online retailer. Therefore the eCommerce business must collect all the relevant information on their past performance to analyse their track record and identify certain failures and how they were addressed. Same-day or next-day deliveries have become the norm these days, and the logistics company for eCommerce must be able to provide these services. If the eCommerce business has certain demands, the eCommerce logistics partner must keep a provision for exceptional distribution timelines like 10-minute deliveries without affecting the service quality.Omnichannel Presence: With severe competition coupled with rising customer expectations, it has become essential for businesses to employ multiple channels for order fulfillment. Before onboarding an eCommerce logistics provider, the business must ascertain if the 3PL company has an omnichannel presence to be able to reach as many customers as possible. Besides distribution, the partner should also provide multiple channels to ensure seamless communication and data flow between the two organisations.Technological Capability: This drives business operations productively. There are many tools utilised by 3PL eCommerce logistics providers, such as a Warehouse Management System (WMS), platforms to fulfill and track orders, inventory and distribution management, and any other cloud-based tech that empowers a business’ supply chain. Having a good onboard tech platform improves efficacy and productivity, leading to fewer errors and higher performance. Their system should also be able to integrate with other fulfillment services to enable seamless transfer of data and insights between multiple platforms, smooth order fulfillment, and customer service.Financial Strength: Without a solid financial backbone, no company can thrive. If an eCommerce logistics partner is monetarily weak, it can take down the eCommerce business’ supply chain, thus affecting the latter’s market image. Therefore, every company must thoroughly check the 3PL provider’s financial books before sealing the deal. The logistics provider for eCommerce must also be able to survive all kinds of business disruptions with stable financial backing. Having good relations with banks and financial institutions proves helpful in many different situations. If the logistics provider assures them of such support, they could be the ideal business partner.Scalability: The eCommerce logistics provider should have an expandable business model that inflates as the eCommerce business grows its reach. The logistics provider should be able to adapt to the growing demand and expansion of the retailer they have partnered with.Geographical Reach: Today, eCommerce businesses thrive on their reachability of tier 2, 3, 4, and lower towns and villages. The deeper and quicker their reachability, the more orders they can receive and fulfill, thus securing a better customer satisfaction ratio and obtaining access to new customers in different regions of the country.Overall Cost: The overall package deal offered by the eCommerce logistics provider is very important to observe. Your company should be able to afford them, with all the services they offer, rather than paying less for a company that does not offer important services. Companies need to strike the right balance between services and cost. Top 10 Latest Trends in eCommerce Logistics in 2024 eCommerce Warehousing Source This practice is focused on storing inventory and products for the daily operations of an eCommerce business. eCommerce warehouses are storage spaces dedicated to operating an online retail business. An eCommerce business needs to ensure that it operates and sets up storage closer to its customer hubs to reduce the time and expense of transporting goods. Partners like WareIQ help store the inventory closer to areas of high customer demand, thus enabling businesses to offer shortened delivery timelines. Inventory Management Source Many new trends in inventory management have emerged in light of the pandemic and other disruptions like the Ukraine-Russia war. A few such developments are the Just-in-Case method of managing inventory and the extensive automation of the supply chain. Simply termed as just-in-time inventory management. Just-in-Time meant procuring the inventory as and when the demand arose. The Just-in-Case method pushes businesses to procure excess inventory to avoid hassles in case of a contingency like a lockdown or an interruption due to war. This inventory management trend has seen an upsurge in the past few months by eCommerce companies wary of being unable to meet the existing or increased customer demand due to unforeseen contingencies. The shortage of workforce and other interruptions have pushed companies to look for measures that can support and maintain the speed and efficiency of the supply chain. Automating important processes is one such method. Advanced tech like AI and Machine Learning are driving the evolution of eCommerce logistics management systems like WareIQ. These tools enable real-time tracking of inventory nationwide which has pushed the efficacy levels higher, especially in the case of cross-country shipping. Order Packaging & Labelling Sustainability is not the only trend catching up with eCommerce packaging; minimalistic design is also gaining mileage. Besides eco-friendly packaging material, companies prefer labels and designs with minimal amounts of text and designs. (All that is covered under custom packaging for eCommerce). This trend has taken the ‘Less is more opinion to the next level. For example, Apple’s plain white boxes usually outshine other manufacturers. Sending the orders in generic, uninspiring brown boxes will create an unwelcoming and impersonal client experience. Instead, choosing an eCommerce logistics firm that provides branded packaging services can help companies create a brand and raise the visibility of their business. Besides just visual appeal, companies are also using packaging to communicate with customers. Adequate packaging needs three layers. When orders get punched, there's a label printed and stuck on another two layers of packaging and then dispatched. eCommerce logistics companies provide a wide variety of packaging strategies. For instance, bubble foil, padded paper, and plastic emailer bags help to prevent the damage of goods during transportation. Order Shipping Shipping the order to the customer safely and on time has always been the priority for eCommerce businesses. But they can never ignore the affordability of the shipping charges. While companies have been tying up with eCommerce logistics providers for decades now, the pandemic has proved that loyalty is overrated. It has changed the priority from allegiance to cost and benefits. There has been an upsurge in the spot pricing market for shipping, wherein companies shy away from long-term contracts and focus on getting the best price for their shipping right now. Another trend that is catching up is the need for business intelligence behind every shipment. Advanced tech backs every order from the origin to the customer and back. Weight Locking Source This is a great trick to avoid product weight discrepancies in order shipping services. When the eCommerce logistics partner picks up the order from the business’ warehouse, it weighs and measures the dimensions again before pushing the parcel out to the customer. Unfortunately, many times, there happen to be differences in the weight of the package due to unavoidable variations in weighing machines. There are a few useful hacks to ensure that this doesn’t happen: Calculate the Volumetric Weight of the shipment. This is done by multiplying the product of package dimensions in centimetres by 5000 (which may vary as per the carrier). The resulting weight will remain the same globally. For odd-sized packages, automating the weighing system helps avoid discrepancies in a manual cubic calculation.Associate with a supportive eCommerce logistics partner who resolves such discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.Click pictures while weighing the package which helps as an application of proof in case of a dispute Order Tracking Source Online retail customers want real-time information on the whereabouts of their shipments. Therefore, companies invest in advanced tech like superior order management systems to ensure effective mapping of the orders and timely communication with the customer through fulfillment statuses. Last-Mile Delivery Source It needs to offer sustainability, timeliness, safety, flexibility, real-time updates, and much more. These criteria define a significant share of a customer’s experience with an eCommerce retailer. And the statistics say that it is an essential part of customer engagement. Moreover, peak season shipping has become a perennial trend. Customers prefer to receive their orders at home than shopping amongst huge crowds and queuing up for payments, especially during the pandemic. As a result, they push online retailers to invest heavily in last-mile delivery management software to manage last-mile deliveries and recruit and retain the right personnel. Fast Shipping No words can stress the significance of fast shipping. Customer expectations have crossed all boundaries, pushing eCommerce companies to strive toward delivering orders within ten minutes. This scenario is in the process of making next-day delivery obsolete. This requirement has pioneered the invention of dark stores across the nation to cater to the growing demand for superfast supplies. One can only imagine how much faster it can possibly get. Same Day & Next Day Delivery Source Many eCommerce companies now focus on speedy deliveries so that customers get guaranteed next-day or even same-day delivery. Quick commerce is the next generation of online delivery systems, which enables the delivery of items within a concise time bracket of one or two days or less than 10 minutes for some business models. Convenience, delivery speed, and efficiency continue to define customer experience. Reverse Logistics WareIQ's Reverse Logistics for Efficient Returns Management An unsatisfied customer will initiate a return, and many eCommerce logistics companies oblige. This trend has given birth to advanced reverse logistics. Superior technology, sustainability, and creativity are driving the backward supply chain. With a high share of products bought online being returned, the eCommerce industry has been forced to revisit its return policies and invest in reverse logistics. Conclusion: Do You Need to Outsource Your eCommerce Logistics? eCommerce is no longer linear, and fulfillment is now Omnichannel. eCommerce customers may order online via mobile apps, phones, or online marketplaces. They may want home delivery, in-store delivery, or curbside delivery. All those fulfillment systems need to be taken care of by eCommerce logistics partners for efficacy and punctuality. eCommerce logistics strategies help to level up a business’s digital presence by bringing radical shifts in the business paradigm. Hiring a logistics partner is one such remarkable strategy. Here are a few benefits of delegating the task to an external expert.  The eCommerce industry is slated to experience massive growth and evolution in the coming years. As customer demand widens, every nook and corner of the sector will need to be organised. eCommerce businesses cannot manage these processes on their own. The expectations are too heavy to be borne solely by them. Delegation of the major parts of logistics can assist them in taking some load off. Teamwork will play a vital role in the sector’s development. Experienced players like WareIQ can lead your expansion story with creative ideas and are bound to enhance and improve supply chain processes. WareIQ, a Y-combinator-backed eCommerce fulfillment company for same/next day delivery. We execute this by helping you store inventory closer to your customers using our platform connected to 20+ top marketplaces & D2C websites, a nationwide network of fulfillment centers, and prominent last-mile couriers. WareIQ manages the entire range of complex operations in the eCommerce fulfillment process, such as inbound functions like scanning and quality check, 100% accurate Pick and Pack, and inventory management across all channels, with a centralized platform for core fulfillment and shipping operations and post-shipping apps for a delightful experience and zero to minimal supply chain leakages. With world-class WMS functionalities, WareIQ handles the entire range of intricate operations in the eCommerce fulfillment process, ranging from Inbound Operations such as scanning and quality check, through 100% accurate Pick and Pack, to Inventory Management across all channels. WareIQ’s next-day delivery and same-day delivery services are helping eCommerce businesses set new standards with respect to setting customer expectations and fulfilling them with high efficacy. WareIQ will definitely prove to be a more reliable and trusted long-term fulfillment partner compared to dropshipping and conventional 3PL companies. [signup] What is eCommerce Logistics: FAQs What are the basic steps in eCommerce logistics?• Order packed • Package handed off to the carrier • In carrier network • Out for delivery How do logistics for eCommerce business work?It works in two steps:Forward logistics: Distribution and delivery of goods to customers.Reverse Logistics: Return or replacement of defective, damaged, or wrong shipments. What payments are accepted in eCommerce logistics?Both prepaid and cash-on-delivery (COD) services are available. What is the goal of WareIQ as an eCommerce logistics business provider?WareIQ’s goal is to offer Amazon Prime-like logistics to all eCommerce & D2C brands in India, enabling same-day & next-day delivery for all their customers. With WareIQ, online brands can sell on multiple online marketplaces & platforms; that is, they can sell anywhere & everywhere. Does WareIQ take care of reverse logistics for eCommerce?Definitely. They have a proper team and multiple courier partners handling reverse eCommerce logistics. WareIQ has solutions for every touch point across the value chain - both forward and reverse logistics. What is an eCommerce supply chain?The supply chain in e-commerce is the overall value chain that dictates the logistics of an online store. Basically, it refers to the procurement of raw materials, manufacturing, distribution, storage and final delivery of the finished products to the online shopper who has placed an order from any of the eCommerce marketplace or online platforms.

May 05, 2022