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Ovide Sun

Ovide Sun

by Shaoxuan (Ovide) Sun -
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  • Delivering products on time and accurately fosters customer loyalty. Efficient warehousing and transportation systems help prevent excess inventory and waste, leading to higher profitability.

  • ShopClues can enhance warehouse efficiency, minimize errors, and better manage inventory. Partnering with third-party logistics (3PL) providers allows for real-time shipment tracking, customer updates, and setting clear delivery expectations. Additionally, AI helps predict demand, optimize resource use, and prevent overstocking or shortages.

  • Leveraging economies of scale and outsourcing logistics to an external network reduces startup costs. Third-party logistics providers can handle peak seasons and lessen the need for fixed asset investments. While outsourcing allows ShopClues to concentrate on market expansion and product development, it might reduce their control over the customer experience.