Pending state ratification, the India Goods and Services Tax (India GST) will come into effect on April 1, 2017. What does that mean for businesses? Let’s look at some frequently asked questions. What is GST? GST stands for Goods and Services Tax. GST...
Recently, I ordered a hood ornament emblem for my vehicle from a specialty store. This well know website is specific to my auto and I have made purchases here before. But, in this case, I have been disappointed. I ordered the hood ornament on August 3rd and it shipped...
The 13-39 year old group have the highest delivery expectations of all consumers. Retailers are suffering from customer delivery expectations. The customer wants their order completed the fastest and cheapest way. Studying the trends since 2010, we have found that...
In Forrester’s most recent report, The Forrester Wave™: Order Management, Q3 2016, IBM Order Management is once again ranked as one of two leaders. Specifically it stated: “IBM’s solution is a Leader in our evaluation, offering well-developed tools...
What are the top 10 challenges faced by today’s B2B Supply Chain and Distribution professionals? A Q1 2016 survey of 213 professionals across North America, conducted in conjunction with IBM, Supply Chain Management Review and Modern Distribution Management,...
1. eCommerce tax rules are constantly changing As tax rules change, or as you expand your product line or distribution methods, you’re expected to keep up. What if you hire a remote employee in another state? Or use a third party for fulfillment that opens a...