Your customers shop wherever it’s convenient: your website, Amazon, stores, TikTok Shop, maybe even a partner marketplace. Great for sales potential. A nightmare for inventory. If you’re not careful, you end up overstocked in one channel and out of stock in another, burning both money and reputation. Balancing inventory across channels isn’t about luck; it’s about strategy, visibility, and adaptability. Why Getting the Balance Right Matters […]
Returns are a fact in eCommerce, but the way a business handles them can either build trust or drive customers straight into the arms of a competitor. A poorly designed return can also harm your reputation and lead to lost repeat business. Making Your Return Policy Hard to Find or Understand One of the biggest […]
Scaling an Etsy shop from a few dozen orders per day to hundreds or thousands is a dream many makers chase. But in the leap from boutique volume to serious throughput, inventory becomes the single biggest hidden trap. You might think, “I just need more stock, more shelves, faster packing,” but the real challenges are deeper and tied to warehouse […]
In inventory management, there’s a constant tension between protection and risk. On one side sits safety stock, the buffer that shields you from uncertainty. On the other side lies dead stock, the silent drain that creeps in when those safety margins go too far. Run too lean, and you risk stockouts and disappointed customers. Play it too safe, and […]
