Supply chain management requires a business to coordinate the efforts of its suppliers, manufacturing operations, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers in a way that keeps the optimum volume of products on shelves to meet consumer demand. The business’s back-office operations might be an afterthought in this process, even though they provide the administrative, financial, … [Read more...] about Integrating Supply Chain Management with Back Office Operations
Retail Distribution
Using Mail Order Catalogs to Sell your Products
If you are looking for ways to distribute your products, catalogs may be an excellent option for you. There are a wide variety of catalogs - from products with universal appeal to specific niches -- that can be a natural vehicle to reach your target market. There are a number of these catalog operators who are looking for products that they can include in their publications, … [Read more...] about Using Mail Order Catalogs to Sell your Products
Expand Product Distribution and Increase Your Revenues
Why is it big businesses tend to have multiple sales channels such as third-party, b-to-b, retail and ecommerce, while small businesses usually have only one distribution channel? I believe it has to do with control. Many small business owners have a difficult time letting others represent them. True, no one "gets the job done like you." However; you can only bill so … [Read more...] about Expand Product Distribution and Increase Your Revenues
How to Get Your Products into Retail Stores
Many small entrepreneurs dream of seeing their products displayed and sold in superstores such as Wal-Mart, Nordstrom, JC Penney, etc in the United States, El Corte Ingles in Spain or Harrod's in the United Kingdom or in the major superstores around the world. And who wouldn't? If you sign a contract with any of these big stores, you get national, or even international, … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Products into Retail Stores