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NeXT Commerce: Future of e-Commerce
As the number of ways to interact with customers continues to grow in scope and complexity, forward-looking leaders realize the opportunity is not just about selling online. It’s about proactively engaging customers and end-consumers -- creating seamless, personalized experiences that are unique, yet consistent across all these channels. Read our latest NeXT Commerce articles and insights about driving profitable growth across B2B and consumer industries.
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Becoming indispensable: Moving past e-commerce to NeXT commerce
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A successful transition to the next horizon of digital commerce requires companies to get real about being customer first and make some hard choices.
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The future of B2B sales is hybrid
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Since B2B buyers are using more channels, B2B sellers must, too.
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The new B2B growth equation
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Customers want an always-on, personalized, omnichannel experience. The world’s best sellers are giving it to them.
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Busting the five biggest B2B e-commerce myths
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The leading edge for successful B2B sales growth is digital. Here’s why.
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B2B sales: Omnichannel everywhere, every time
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Our latest B2B Pulse research shows how the shift to omnichannel has permanently changed sales and suggests what companies can do to adjust.
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Open-source e-commerce: The next wave of value for the enterprise
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Moving to open-source e-commerce has significant benefits, but companies must be willing to embrace a broader digital culture.
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How industrial companies can put e-commerce at the heart of their growth strategy
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How can industrial companies maintain strong bonds with distributors while cultivating direct sales through e-commerce?
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Resetting the e-commerce model to achieve profitable growth in Europe
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Winning EU consumer goods players are reprioritizing channels and markets to drive online sales, shifting to an online-first playbook, and investing in tech and specialist talent.
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E-commerce: At the center of profitable growth in consumer goods
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Winning North American consumer goods companies are fundamentally rethinking their capabilities and operating models to meet the evolving needs of consumers and customers.
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Growth sprouts for SMEs in e-commerce
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Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) can capture a share of Europe’s booming online home-and-garden market—if they fine-tune customer insights and build new capabilities.
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Solving the paradox of growth and profitability in e-commerce
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Global omnichannel players that crack the code will be well positioned for the years ahead. Four imperatives can support their journey.
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The six must-haves to achieve breakthrough growth in e-commerce D2C
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With e-commerce surging, building direct-to-consumer capabilities is more important than ever—but how do companies truly scale their D2C business?
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Five traps to avoid: The long game of DTC and e-commerce
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Simply selling online is relatively easy. But unless you plan from day one to build a sustainable e-commerce business, you risk crippling your ability to scale over time.
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Social commerce: The future of how consumers interact with brands
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Browsing and shopping directly on social media platforms is a core feature of e-commerce in China. Now, this dynamic new way of buying is poised for rapid growth in the United States.
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A better way to build a brand: The community flywheel
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Today’s fastest-growing brands participate in digital communities to earn engagement and loyalty—and do so with high returns and low risk by harnessing agile test and learn.
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Commerce media: The new force transforming advertising
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Commerce media is revolutionizing how ads are bought and optimized. Companies need the right strategy to share in its potential trillion-dollar-plus value.
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Marketing in the metaverse: An opportunity for innovation and experimentation
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Although widespread adoption of the metaverse may take some time, leading brands are already rewriting the rules of marketing.
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Startup funding in logistics: Focused investment in a growing industry
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Funding for logistics startups almost doubled in 2021—here’s where investors are focusing.
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Beyond the distribution center
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New fulfillment models are reinventing retail operations to keep up with customer demand.
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Five things to know about the Chinese logistics market heading into 2022
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Insights to guide decision making for private-equity players, logistics companies, and shippers worldwide.
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The winning formula: What it takes to build leading omnichannel operations
January 2022 – This compendium covers in detail all areas of omnichannel approaches: foundations of winning omnichannel operations, building strategy, structure, and processes, and industry- and channel-specific deep dives.
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Automation has reached its tipping point for omnichannel warehouses
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Automation offers a range of benefits for warehouses, from increasing productivity to reducing risk related to labor. To harness its full potential, retailers must develop an end-to-end strategy.