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Achieving 1,300% Growth and Processing 7,000 Orders Daily with Anchanto

Jovian Apparel Sdn Bhd is a leading apparel and fashion company in Malaysia. Launched in 2007 by Jovian Mandagie, one of the top designers in Malaysia, the company specializes in made-to-measure fashion apparel, accessories, modest fashion, face masks, and other essential products. As an e-commerce brand, Jovian started online operations by focusing on their Shopify page. But gradually, they expanded to new channels like Shopee, Lazada, and Zalora. Soon, the company realized that managing the inventory for multiple platforms separately was a hurdle to growth. Challenges Jovian’s products were available […]

Growing Workflow Efficiency by 50% and Streamlining Inventory for Kong Brothers

“The Anchanto order management interface is simple, straight forward and delivers consistent performance. We love that it allows us to customize airway bills according to marketplace requirements, and appreciate their highly responsive technical and customer support team.” – Ice Kong, Chief Operating Officer, Kong Brothers Operating in Malaysia for over 4 decades, Kong Brothers Enterprise is one of the largest and fastest-growing companies in the country’s footwear industry. The company has over 7 leading brands spanning across wholesale and retail sectors, focusing on men and women’s fashion and industrial footwear. […]

Fanslink Reduces Order Fulfillment Time From 5 Days To 24 Hours With Anchanto

Founded in 2017, Fanslink is Thailand’s leading brand management and multi-platform commerce company. The company specializes in providing end-to-end commerce services and go-to-market strategies for major brands in categories such as Mobile & Gadget, Home & Living, Health & Beauty, Sports, Digital & Electronics and more. Fanslink is also a distributor for global home appliance and electronics brands. Fanslink focuses on creating the best multi-platform commerce ecosystem for their customers. Through their services and capabilities, they enable brands to deliver exceptional customer experiences. However, in Fanslink’s early days as a […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – February 2023

When it comes to e-commerce success, the factor that contributes most to it is integration. From local marketplaces to shipping carriers with a wide network in a region, to achieve growth, you must be integrated with the right ones. After all, there are no shortcuts to success but the road can definitely be smooth. From one new integration in Vietnam, a special highlight, and some exciting new names that will soon be ready for you, our February updates are ready. 1. Sendo Manage selling on Sendo and reach new customers […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – January 2023

With the right integrations, various e-commerce goals can easily be ticked off from a growth list. And that means identifying the right names in a region to ensure growth. From the Middle East to France, we bring you new integrations and enhancements that will help you shape your strategy and achieve desired milestones in 2023. 1. Shyft Deliver parcels hassle-free across UAE with Shyft! Established with the goal to redefine deliveries, Shyft started as a luggage delivery and airline check-in experiment. But, during the pandemic, the platform changed services and […]

Cloudmall Records $1.5mn Monthly Revenue Growth With Anchanto

Cloudmall is an e-commerce logistics business in Thailand that manages parcel deliveries across the globe. It also provides e-commerce enabler services to brands and has an internal online retail brand called Tuff Sport, which sells Muay Thai sportswear. As an e-commerce enabler, Cloudmall’s business model is to give B2B e-commerce customers a full range of services. It handles everything from storing customer products to building their websites, creating sales and marketing strategies, and managing sales activities across different online retail channels. However, soon after Cloudmall launched its enabler services, it […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – December 2022

Xin chào and bonjour! Holidays are all about your customers choosing the right gift for their loved ones. But, the real responsibility for you is that these gifts are delivered on time, in great condition, and help boost the festive mood. As we approach the final shopping days for the year, and before you settle in for the holidays, we have a final gift for you – 2 new integrations and some key enhancements. Here are the final additions for 2022 integrations: 1.HubEurope (myHermes) HubEurope allows you to now ship […]

A Retail Giant’s Key To E-commerce Growth

This case study presents insights into one of the largest chain of retail stores for local and international brands in the Philippines. The retail giant houses a broad range of brands that it sells online and offline. Its e-commerce team manages a total of 659,993 SKUs and receives over 50,000 orders on average each month. As a significant player in home furnishings, fashion, and food retail, every time the company adds more items to a product line its SKUs and orders increase. The growth of the e-commerce market is […]

Top 4 Omnichannel Challenges And Remedies: A Complete Guide + Case Studies

1. Introduction The potential of all retail channels is immense today. Instead of bouncing between online and offline, present-day consumers expect to have a consolidated experience with both retail channels. Eric Hazan, the Senior Managing Partner at McKinsey (Paris), has the same opinion as he says, “We are entering the world of “phygital”—physical and digital at the same time, where there is not a physical world or digital world in retail, but rather a completely connected one.” Here are some consumer statistics from a “Future of Retail” report to prove […]

Streamlining Omnichannel E-commerce For Retail Leader With 100+ Stores

This case study presents insights into one of the retail industry’s fastest-growing and most formidable names in the Philippines. The company has been in business for over three decades and has operations in 10 countries and relationships with over 150 leading global brands in outdoor, travel, action sports, footwear, fashion, wellness, and urban lifestyle. With a growing presence in e-commerce, the mega retail and distribution company decided to explore online selling and omnichannel retail more closely. However, it lacked the mechanics to manage monthly order volumes of 15,000 to 20,000 […]

Digitizing 200+ Small Warehouses For Efficient E-commerce

This multinational consumer goods brand is the parent company of hundreds of household labels from edible goods to personal care and hygiene products. The FMCG brand was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in London. It has an extensive presence across the globe and is determined to prove that its purpose-led, future-fit business model delivers superior performance. To achieve its latest retail vision in the Philippines, the renowned brand is focused on digitizing its operations, particularly its distribution. The multi-product FMCG company manages its inventory on a broad scale […]

11 Top Trends Dominating Logistics And E-commerce In The UAE

Investment in infrastructure is a well-known priority in the Middle East. Particularly in the logistics segment, where significant infrastructural development is expected to generate revenues of over $30 billion by 2025. The modern logistics infrastructure connects major transportation and trade hubs, distribution centers, free zone areas, warehousing areas, and freight terminals. Connecting all of these segments is an opportunity for local and foreign trade and of late, e-commerce. The logistics and online retail markets are encouraging each other’s progress in the Arabian region. And this is expected to transform the […]

6 Tips To Scale Your E-commerce Business In The UAE

Introduction The UAE is well known for its glamorous stores and significant retail market size. But how much of this vast market makes up for online retail? Currently, e-commerce accounts for only 2% of the Middle East’s retail market. This presents an opportunity for the growth of various businesses in retail, as two-thirds of customers in this region expect online shopping options. In the GCC, several consumers are spending money online at least once a day, which is a 50% increase in the last 12 months. The reason for the […]

How To Stabilize 3PL Operations In E-commerce: Solutions You Can Count On

1. Introduction As a third-party logistics (3PL) company, you are at the heart of the e-commerce industry. Without your warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment services, e-commerce would still be a pipe dream or a costly affair available only to a few. The bridge you provide between virtual retailers and customers have helped e-commerce expand and your industry flourish. By 2028, the global third-party logistics market is expected to reach US$ 1,701.2 billion, at a CAGR of 8.26%. The result of this is the rising trend of globalization, which is […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – November 2022

When deliveries arrive, customers want them to be quick, damage-free, and well before time. This is especially true for all the gifts that will be delivered over the next month. After all, it is the festive season. To make sure you can meet the demands of this end-of-the-year sales season, we bring you 2 new shipping carrier updates and 2 enhancements this month. 1. Royal Mail Manage the delivery of parcels and letters across the UK with Royal Mail! Royal Mail is a British multinational postal and courier company. Established […]

8 Smart E-commerce Strategies For A Successful Q4 + [Festive Sales Calendar]

1. Introduction The holiday season or Q4 is the busiest time of the year for the retail industry across the globe. With festivities and celebrations coming up during the final 3 months of the year, consumers anticipate shopping festivals, mega sales, deals, promotions, and bargains so they can shop for gifts for family and friends. Businesses also enjoy this period as it helps them complete sales quotas before the year ends. For the longest time, the final quarter has been a profitable period for offline stores and now online retail […]

E-commerce SaaS leader Anchanto powers next phase of regional growth with enhanced offering

Anchanto bridges the e-commerce gaps across retail and logistics businesses through a growing suite of SaaS capabilities The launch of four products compliments the company’s new brand identity, conveying its renewed ambition towards a new digital-first era Dubai, UAE, 19 October 2022 – Anchanto, the Singapore-headquartered B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in e-commerce technology, has announced an upgrade to its suite of solutions and a refreshed identity as it continues its global expansion. With highly stable e-commerce and logistics platforms built to handle massive volumes for enterprise customers, Anchanto is […]

Anchanto marks 5th year in Philippines with double YOY revenue growth

Manila, 21st October 2022 – Anchanto’s Philippine customers now account for 18% of its total customer base in Asia after doubling revenue each year since the launch, making it on par with other markets like Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. The Singapore-based B2B SaaS company, which is celebrating its 5th year in the country, credits its growing number of local users and partners for its growth. Anchanto entered the Philippines in 2017 amid the rising e-commerce trends and strong demand from businesses. The company quickly grew and amplified its customer base, […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – October 2022

E-commerce evolves faster than you can say ‘Yes’. With new platforms emerging daily, we bring you a new category of integrations this month along with 2 new integrations and some enhancements. With these, you can manage your selling and fulfillment operations without any hiccups through our platforms. So, ready to see what’s new? 1. TikTok Shop Manage selling on TikTok shop and reach the people present on the platform! TikTok shop is a shopping feature that is accessible directly on the TikTok platform. TikTok Shop allows business to sell their […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – September 2022

Annyeonghaseyo, Konnichiwa, Salaam! Providing a pleasant e-commerce experience is a great responsibility. It goes beyond the starting point, which is the sales channel, and must be acted on diligently during fulfillment. Nailing product fulfillment can really enhance market performance. And for that, you need to integrate with the best shipping carriers. This month, we bring you new shipping carrier integrations from Malaysia, Japan, and Korea. With these, you can manage operations and achieve error-free and accurate fulfillment. 1. Pickupp Explore all-in-one delivery options by saying Salaam to Pickupp! Pickupp is […]

Anchanto launches 4 new SaaS products, undergoes rebranding to emerge as a global e-commerce tech innovator

With the launch of four new products, Anchanto establishes itself as an industry leader with a full suite of SaaS offerings for retail and logistics businesses to help them bridge e-commerce gaps. To mark its entry into a new era, Anchanto embraces a new brand identity to convey its renewed ambition and reach. Singapore, 7th September 2022 – Anchanto, the Singapore-based B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in e-commerce technology, recently announced the launch of four new products and a complete rebranding to mark a pivotal change in its offerings and […]

An E-commerce Enabler’s Guide: Solutions For Success + Case Studies

1. Introduction In the digital space, e-commerce is one of the fastest-growing sectors worldwide. Global online retail sales amounted to approximately US$ 4.9 trillion in 2021, and this figure is predicted to increase by 50% in 2025. As a result of this potential growth, more businesses are interested in e-commerce and are seeking e-commerce enablers to help them navigate this space. e-commerce offers retail businesses a broad range of opportunities. They can go across borders, reach individual customers, test new products, implement omnichannel retail, and more. But most businesses require […]

Poney Group announces Cross-border and Omnichannel expansion beyond Malaysia with Anchanto

Poney Group leaps towards its ambitious cross-border and omnichannel plans beyond Malaysia with Anchanto Using Anchanto’s technology solutions, the company intends to expand its business into new markets and implement its omnichannel strategy Kuala Lumpur, 06 July 2022 – Poney Group, a leading Malaysian brand and retailer for a range of comfortable, fashionable children’s apparel and related products, announced its partnership with Anchanto, a global SaaS technology company to achieve its ambitious eCommerce growth plans. Through this partnership, Poney Group will leverage Anchanto’s purpose-built technology to scale its international presence through […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – August 2022

The recipe for eCommerce success is incomplete without the not-so-secret ingredient – accurate and error-free fulfillment. And that means you must have last-mile and logistics partners that help you achieve this goal. This month, say hello to 3 new shipping carrier integrations for Hong Kong, Thailand, and Malaysia and choose the best ones to fulfill all your eCommerce needs. 1. Morning Express Manage eCommerce fulfillment across Hong Kong with Morning Express! Morning Express was established in 1987 and aims to deliver accurate, prompt, reliable, and comprehensive express courier services. […]

Eliminating 70% of Manual Operations & Scaling Nestle’s Sales

Founded on August 1st, 2016, Rurutiki is the official e-distributor for Nestle Malaysia and manages their end-to-end eCommerce operations for full-range products. Since inception, the company has been growing rapidly with the eCommerce industry boom in Malaysia. When Rurutiki encountered distribution challenges across eCommerce channels, they decided to implement a suitable technology platform to streamline their back-end operations and achieve growth for Nestle. Having a wide product portfolio, this company had an added responsibility of maintaining a uniform customer experience across all their eCommerce channels. Challenges and Requirements 1. Lack […]

Launching Successful eCommerce Logistics Operations in Malaysia

SnT Global Logistics is an omnichannel fulfillment service provider headquartered in Malaysia. Due to the ever-expanding eCommerce industry, SnT Global wanted to explore more opportunities in eCommerce fulfillment. Therefore, they needed a powerful system that could help them eliminate the operational challenges and achieve their growth objective. Challenges and Requirements To fulfill requirements from their customers and to serve more eCommerce sellers, they needed a technology platform that could align with their business operations and accommodate newer innovations and integrations as required: 1. Integration with eCommerce marketplaces Historically, SnT Global […]

How can you launch a SaaS product successfully?

The success of an enterprise SaaS company goes hand in hand with the products they build. But, have you ever wondered just how many software solutions are implemented daily in the world? You would be surprised to know that the average time to fully implement a new software product has gone down from 57 hours a decade ago to 7 hours today. This means if your SaaS product is built to help customers get up and running at record speed, it is bound to be in demand. But, how exactly […]

Doubling Revenue in 1 Year

SPF Home Deco is an eCommerce Furniture Retailer headquartered in Malaysia selling home and living products through different marketplaces. They have distinguished themselves among other retailers by offering high quality products, delivery assurance, and excellent customer experience. Although the company was achieving gradual progress, they realized they had two main challenges: inability to manage surge orders and rigid process flows. Therefore, they needed a platform that could help them efficiently handle large volumes and have flexible workflows. Challenges and Requirements 1. Massive surge during 11.11 Sale The company saw a […]

5 Reasons Why ‘Ready Integrations’ are Important for eCommerce Companies

As a player in the digital commerce business, growing revenue is naturally the prime objective, so managing multiple technology solutions for operations can seem annoyingly time-consuming. But, it doesn’t need to be! When eCommerce technology evolved, capabilities became more advanced, systems became automated, and less time needs to be spent today in updating the same information manually across different solutions. How did this become possible? There is a one-word answer for it – ‘Integrations.’ But, what are integrations? Let us understand the meaning and see how they can help you […]

200X Growth in Order Volumes

Cloud Logic Ltd. is an eCommerce solution provider from the Philippines managing brands such as Unilever, Gingersnaps, Revlon and others from SEA markets. Providing the best end-to-end experience has always been a focus for the team and one of the reasons for its success. Rewind a couple of years back, the company was facing a few challenges while ramping up its operations in the Philippines. There was a disparity in inventory and warehouse management processes, more manpower was utilized in handling secondary tasks and they needed improvement in their order management […]

8 Valuable Principles of Establishing Project Management Processes

The need for implementing processes may not be a top priority when your company is still in the start-up mode. But, as it begins to scale, you realize the importance of having standard processes and workflows in place. When I joined Anchanto, the company was scaling and riding a growth tangent. With an increasing number of projects to deliver, rapid development, and new products being introduced, the need for more advanced processes was apparent. That’s when we established a Project Management Office – to build a strong foundation for the […]

Achieving 5X Business Growth

Asendia is a joint venture between the French and Swiss national postal services, respectively La Poste and Swiss Post. It has dominated the fulfillment and mail solutions markets over the past years in more than 15 countries. When Asendia wanted to transition from its legacy systems to new-age technology, it needed a solution that could fulfill all its requirements. This case study presents how Asendia adopted modern technology to achieve 5X business growth and to explore opportunities in cross border eCommerce logistics. Background Asendia is present in Asia Oceania with […]

6 Key Traits to Help Recruit The Right People For Your Company

The backbone of a successful company is made up of the people who work there. When in charge of hiring the next team member, one must ensure to have a clear and defined vision of what the right candidate looks like for the company. But, it is easier said than done. I started working in this field because recruitment, as an umbrella concept, is a noble job. What could be better than helping people get their dream jobs, right? But there is more to it than just that. As a […]

Implementing Direct-to-Consumer Strategy Across a Tiered Distribution Model

As per hitherto business practices, fortune brands use a tiered product distribution model across the globe. Now with the emergence of eCommerce, brands want to have a wider reach and deeper connection with their consumers and hence are very serious about their online presence for product sales. This case study presents an insightful approach to how an electronics company improved its distributors’ network and effectively executed direct to consumer strategy with a comprehensive technological solution. Challenges Almost all consumer electronics brands, since long, have been doing business through a typical […]

Why Should Brands Adopt Omnichannel Retail?

Here’s an interesting fact from Google’s Omnichannel Reality Report: Buyers who frequently shop from multiple channels have 30% better customer value compared to others. This means brands have more chance of engaging with their consumers if they increase their presence across different channels – physical and online alike. But that’s not the only reason why brands, retailers, and eCommerce actors need to start investing in going omnichannel. Here’s a list of reasons why you should already be thinking about going omnichannel: 1. To Boost Sales: Giving customers the ability to browse […]

From legacy system to new-age technology

This case study presents how DHL eCommerce transitioned from its legacy systems to a modern and innovative platform to achieve multifold growth in Southeast Asia with Anchanto. The Background DHL is a global market leader in the logistics industry providing its expertise in international fulfillment, express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics, and international mail services to both B2B and B2C customers. As the wave of eCommerce businesses arose, DHL wanted to capitalize on being a major actor in this modern ecosystem. Initially, the company was […]

Meet Bhushan: Product Consultant at Anchanto

Joining a fast-growing company can be exciting, as there’s no dearth of challenges & fulfilling opportunities. This can get even more interesting for those who are starting their career journeys. Just ask Bhushan about this, and he will be happy to confirm this. Right from his very first day at Anchanto, his journey has been an amazing fun-filled growth ride. We caught up with him to bring you his experience of joining us, in his words. Q.1 Hi Bhushan, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Born in Shirdi, […]

Hitting the Direct-to-Consumer Jackpot

Brands that have started flexing muscles to realign themselves with the new eCommerce scene have discovered that it is not something that they can order off-the-shelf. Moving to the D2C model has short and long-term ramifications and hence brands are scurrying to put in place their strategies that would boost their eCommerce game. This fortune 500 cosmetic brand managed to penetrate the eCommerce structure through a huge network of eDistributors. Even so, it was difficult for the brand to boost profitability, achieve control and deliver a seamless customer experience. What […]

5 Metrics to Strengthen your Multichannel Sales Strategy

For many eCommerce companies, measuring multichannel sales performance is a challenge. And as your organisation expands to new sales channels like marketplaces, your own brand web stores, and social commerce channels, the complexity for measuring their performance increases. So, you may end up being confused on which KPIs to track, or end up tracking every known KPI out there. To avoid this, we have listed some of the most prominent KPIs that can help you critically analyse your multichannel sales strategy: 1. Measuring Channel Performance Let’s start with the most obvious one first. […]

Improving Multichannel Selling Efficiency

The number of digital consumers in South East Asia is increasing continuously. This steady growth presents an opportunity for new forms of modern trade, one where brands, retailers and distributors always need to be on top of their eCommerce management game. Hence, investment in technology for all these players has become essentially irresistible. This case study presents how a major US footwear brand overcame its challenges to enable a seamless management for its multichannel operations. The Background A US-based footwear brand with its expanse spread across 175 countries, processes 19,000 […]

How eCommerce Marketplaces Can Help You Setup Offline Presence in a New Market

The pandemic changed how people shop as online shopping became the only viable option. For a while, physical shopping was not an option. After living with COVID restrictions for over a year, people are heading out to shop, especially to relive the experience. Hence, despite the growth of eCommerce, offline retail is still growing strongly all over the world. In fact, customers are swiftly moving between online and offline channels while shopping. A study by SmallBizGenius suggests that In-store shopping is still the preferred retail channel for 82% of Millennials, […]

Control & Visibility Across Distributors

This case study presents how a Brazilian footwear brand overcame its technological challenges to seamlessly manage its multichannel operations. A Brazil-based footwear brand established in 1962, today manufactures 8 pairs per second and has an average annual sales volume of about 200 million. Operating for over five decades, it has now evolved to become an international fashion-forward brand. With the company’s processes aligned, the sales keep transforming to rapid order fulfillment. Its distribution network is spread across six major nations in the SEA market: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and […]

Top tips to boost your social media and social commerce strategy

85% of shoppers find social media channels a quick and easy way to buy something. (1) 82% of shoppers share their online purchases on social media via stories, mentions or timeline posts. (1) 44% of them claim to have made at least 3 to 4 online purchases in one month influenced by social media ads or sponsored posts. (1) It’s easy to see why brands are favouring social media for their sales and marketing strategies and increasingly prioritizing their investments in social media & social commerce. In fact, a recent report by […]

Becoming a beauty omni leader with Anchanto

An insightful case study on how Luxasia successfully managed its brands across multiple channels, expanded successfully in APAC, delivered a seamless shopping experience, and maximized ROI with Anchanto OMS. Introduction Luxasia is an omnichannel beauty leader present in SEA, Taiwan, and Hong Kong with over 2,000 retail touchpoints across 11 countries. Since its inception in 1986, Luxasia is making a difference in Asia Pacific consumers’ lives by bringing them the finest beauty brands from all over the world – across niche, prestige, and premium categories. Some of these brands include names such […]

7 Key Steps to Set up Operations in a New Market

Expansion, the graal for most business leaders, is an exciting and adventurous chapter for companies of all sizes. And for any such project, preparation is key before taking the big leap. As Country Head for Malaysia and Thailand, I have taken this leap twice in my professional career. At Anchanto, we don’t fear the jump, however wide the gap is. The reason is the confidence we have in our products and teams of course, but also because we always act with the same mindset: be humble, and learn from every […]

Starting a New Job from Home: 7 Anchanto Stories

Joining a new company can be a challenge, even under usual circumstances. During a pandemic, it means learning new skills, socializing with colleagues, attending meetings, and familiarizing yourself with a new workplace- all while sitting at your home. Even at Achanto, for the first time ever, new faces filled up our video call screens instead of our office lobbies, water-cooler conversations turned into Slack notifications, and we gradually adjusted to the new normal – working remotely. Even though there was no face to face meeting and in-person interaction with the Anchanters, they […]

Social Commerce: The Winning Combination of Social Media and eCommerce

Nowadays, social networks have become an integral part of everyday life. Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest among others continue to engage users with relatable content, making them spend hours scrolling through their feed. With almost 90% of Asia Pacific’s population surfing through mobile commerce, brands and retailers put this media to greater use, thus, inventing a fairly new concept called Social Commerce. Earlier, businesses simply relied on social channels to improve their brand presence and connect with their customers. But, in recent years, it has become far more than […]

6 Useful Practical Insights to Manage Cross-border eCommerce

Over the last few years, Cross-border selling has been gaining momentum in the world of eCommerce. When particular products or brands are not available in their country, customers often choose to shop for the same from global sellers. However, in Southeast Asia, shopping from international brands had a major downside for a long time – there was no option to pay Cash On Delivery. As payment flexibility increased, with Lazada introducing COD for cross-border customers, it propelled its popularity and demand. Today, the trend is slowly and steadily gaining preference […]

Preparing your logistics business for special sale seasons

The fourth quarter has always been the busiest time for eCommerce and logistics players across Southeast Asia. This year brings an added responsibility of making up for the losses incurred by the crisis; necessitating actors to keep up with latest trends and be prepared for the sale season. Post-pandemic eCommerce at a glance The biggest consequence that the pandemic triggered was the growth of eCommerce sales. In an independent survey by Bain and Company, 30% of consumers increased their online spending and plan to continue to do so. In effect, the […]

8 eCommerce Mistakes to Avoid this Holiday Season

Christmas, 9.9, 11.11 are among Southeast Asia’s largest online shopping sales seasons. The hype that surrounds the holiday season is high and everyone from small retailers to global brands is looking to make the most of this opportunity. Almost 40% of the sales of Southeast Asian eCommerce is driven during this time of the year However, there are some businesses that struggle to convert their holiday website traffic into sales. If you face this challenge too, you need to start avoiding these most commonly made mistakes: 1. Waiting too long to launch […]

How to Leverage YouTube for Retail Businesses

Social Media can work wonders for your eCommerce business if leveraged the right way. Among the available social channels, YouTube happens to be the second-largest search engine and the third most-visited site on the web. Importantly, YouTube can help you sell your products without actually spending a lot of money. According to a study by Oberlo, 62 percent of businesses use YouTube as a channel to post video content. If your retail brand has a strong YouTube presence, viewers will gravitate towards it and become your subscribers. If the viewers […]

Top Multichannel Inventory Challenges and Solutions

Practical insights to implement a robust Omnichannel strategy for your retail business

A few years back, ‘Omnichannel’ was merely a buzzword, a theoretical concept that was just discussed among the industry experts. Today, it is no longer just that. The modern customer is looking for a seamless shopping experience, whether it is online or offline. Omnichannel retail allows better brand interaction as today’s customers do not differentiate between channels while shopping. They may start browsing on a desktop, check the product on their mobiles, and actually purchase it in the store. According to a report by Aberdeen Group, companies with omnichannel customer […]

Content Asset Management: A key to multichannel eCommerce success

High quality content and updated product listings play a major role in being successful online. Sellers and retailers have a hard time being even listed on marketplaces if they ignore the significance of their content. As the customers’ interests shift from offline stores to online shopping, sellers need to maintain uniformity with the product catalogues and content assets they use across channels. Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Product Information Management (PIM) are two systems that fully support this objective. When implemented effectively, these tools can help organizations improve brand consistency and […]

How to achieve control over your online retail business and improve its visibility

The world has entirely changed the way it shops due to the pandemic. Businesses that never considered selling online are now launching multichannel eCommerce strategies. Today, purchasing online is the safest way to order any type of product, from groceries to clothing, consumer electronics to hygiene essentials. The current crisis has led to a startling increase in the number of people shopping on eCommerce marketplaces, and this dynamic is bound to go on: according to a report by 99firms, around 95% of all purchases are expected to be made online by 2040. […]

Using my past entrepreneurial experience to solve eCommerce Challenges for Enterprises

When I joined Anchanto as a Customer Success Manager, I was amazed by the extent to which I related to the customers I was dealing with. This very empathy was what helped me solve customer problems with an equal amount of passion and patience. After all, I had gotten into the eCommerce world through an entrepreneurial experience, if not an adventure, of my own. Stepping into the world of eCommerce Like everything else, it started as a small idea – bring the values and learnings of Hinduism to people in […]

How we conceptualised and launched our latest innovation in just 3 months

When it comes to innovation, we are always on the lookout for newer ways to make customers’ experience with our platforms smoother and easier. Being a product company, continuously accumulating and incorporating the learnings, feedback, and insights received from customers has always been an integral part of our process. Building on the massive platform upgrade that we did last year, we wanted to focus on increasing the accessibility of our product and adding new usage. After much thought and a series of discussions, we decided to launch a mobile application […]

Utilizing Cutting-edge Technology to Overcome the Challenges of Channel Management

Distributors have long played an important role in streamlining the operational lines between manufacturers and end-users. While they have been responsible for the distribution and flow of goods in a seamless manner, the challenges that they face today are no longer limited to delivering intact goods and in-time. They now face modern and unprecedented challenges. With the global marketplace becoming highly competitive, customers demanding faster fulfilment and the ever-evolving omnichannel markets, many of them now struggle for sustenance, let alone profitability. Increasing competition and the demand for seamless eCommerce operations […]

Scaling your logistics and fulfillment business with the right technology

According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the logistics market in APAC is set to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the period 2019-2024. The emergence and growth of eCommerce has resulted in changing customer demands, faster delivery expectations and a dramatic shift in shopping tendencies. The logistics industry faces newer and more complex challenges now more than ever. This is, in the majority, due to the fact that it actually mirrors the customer behavior. Offering expedited delivery is no longer a privilege but a necessity to survive in this current […]

Should you outsource eCommerce operations or manage them in-house for your brand?

It is no secret that the global retail economy is changing fast and eCommerce has a significant part to play in this. It has resulted in a shift in consumer behavior and expectations, particularly with regards to easy returns, speedy fulfillment, and excellent customer service. The challenges that your eCommerce brand faces today are not just limited to manufacturing & delivering quality products. Offering a seamless experience across multiple sales channels is the need of the hour. With customer experience becoming the primary focus, the question remains – Should your brand outsource […]

Onboarding customers remotely: how the pandemic helped us learn & innovate processes

Aligned with our deeply ingrained objectives of delivering anchanting experiences to our customers & ensuring that our platforms help them achieve desired outcomes, hand-holding and onboarding have always been integral elements of our offerings at Anchanto. And we have always been receiving amazing testimonies from our clients for our seamless on-site implementation & training processes. Rayson Mahindran | Head of Implementation and Consulting All this went quite smoothly, up until we were taken in the rude surprise of the pandemic outbreak. Importantly, at the time we were about to kick-off […]

How can distributors keep both brands and buyers happy?

It is critical for distributors to keep a balance and keep their brands happy, while also ensuring a seamless experience for their buyers. Read this blog to understand what buyers and brands want, and how to excel in online distribution responsibilities. As the world shifts to the new normalcy and adopts online shopping, your distribution responsibilities towards retail brands get all the more challenging. Besides brands, you are responsible towards buyers too. If you fail to please either one you risk losing both, suppliers and customers. Without customers, your supplier […]

Every E-commerce Brand Challenge Ever + Recommended Tech Solutions

1. Introduction Most brands today are transforming their business models to include eCommerce as it’s no longer a business distinction but a standard for survival. Even established names like PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, and Nike are focusing on retail in the digital space as it offers promising returns. Nike’s online sales grew by 36% in the first quarter of 2020 and the company is aiming to grow its direct-to-customer eCommerce sales from 30% to 50% in a short span, according to a McKinsey and Company report. “The accelerated consumer shift toward digital […]

Anchanto Enters Middle East with UAE Launch

Dubai, 09 May 2022: Anchanto- a Singapore headquartered B2B SaaS company recently entered the UAE market as an initiation to expand and solidify its position in the Middle East region. The company has partnered with the global supply chain consulting company Logistics Executive Group (L.E.G) and opened an office in order to support the expansion of its customer base and accompany the growth of its existing customer base into the region. Following its decade long success in the APAC, Anchanto will look to serve the businesses in the region, with first […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – July 2022

For successful eCommerce operations, you must ensure seamless deliveries. Last-mile delivery is like the dessert to a fancy 7-course meal and you definitely don’t want to get it wrong. This month, we bring you 2 new shipping carrier integrations that will allow you to get it right and offer your customers the best, most accurate, and fast deliveries possible. Here are the names added to our list: 1. DPD (UK) Deliver sustainably across the region with DPD! DPD is a leading parcel delivery network across various countries. Powered with innovative […]

Warehouse Management Systems: Everything You Need to Know

In 2022, all commerce is eCommerce and the industry needs logistics services to support this growth. The rise in demand paired with the requirement for faster fulfilment presents you with opportunities for success. But, are logistic providers like you equipped for this? Can you meet the growing appetite for online retail? Today, you need to ensure you respect SLAs, prevent errors, scale picking, packing, and dispatch operations, monitor stock availability and inventory turnover, etc. Beyond storage, you are expected to offer coherent processing functions to reduce order latency, processing costs, […]

Top 10 Webstore Builders for eCommerce Businesses

Introduction With an estimated 2.14 billion global digital buyers in 2021, online shopping has completely transformed the retail world. Brands and Retailers’ official web stores play a significant role in establishing a strong multichannel strategy. Not only do they help promote the company online and generate sales, they also offer a direct access to the shoppers, and enable businesses to build a trustworthy shopping experience with them. We bring you a comprehensive list of the top 10 web store builders (presented in alphabetical order) to help you identify the technology […]

E-commerce Distribution: Challenges and Solutions + Case Studies

1. Introduction In just two years, the global eCommerce share (of the retail industry) jumped from 13.8% to 19.8%. By 2025, this share is expected to reach 24.5%. This massive growth is powered by consumer demand for fast and convenient shopping experiences. To fulfill customer desires, product brands are moving towards B2C or D2C retail models. As a distributor for brands, you too must follow suit as these brands depend on your network and local availability to meet growing consumer needs for online retail and faster delivery. So the need of […]

Anchanto Marks 10th Anniversary with Record Business Growth and Looks to Scale Business Globally

After making a strategic pivot from being a services company to a product company, Anchanto continues to achieve fast paced business growth. The company is investing in the upgrade of its existing product portfolio and expanding to newer markets like the United Kingdom and France. Aligned with its ambitious vision for the next decade, the company recently onboarded several senior strategic and middle management roles to help the company move to the next orbit. The company recently completed 10 successful years, and recorded an increase of 85% in order volume […]

Product Image Customization feature: Personalize all your product catalogues in one go

Branding is at the heart of every business interaction in the online space. And to simplify the process of manually uploading brand logos on product images, and promotional frames across all sales channels in one go, we bring you a highly useful feature for our Anchanto OMS – Image Customization. With customers making quick buying decisions based on product assets and discounts, this feature will help your brand make a lasting impression using customized images. This is especially true during peak sales seasons when brands and sellers face heavy competition in […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – June 2022

Namaste and Bonjour, mate! From centrally managing new orders to offering fast fulfilment, eCommerce success can double up when you opt for a system with ready integrations. And it’s no secret we love adding new names to our list of integrations. This June, we bring you exclusive updates for shipping carriers and marketplaces in Australia and France, with one new integration for Indian enterprises to keep an eye out for. Here’s what we have in store for you this month: 1. Flipkart Explore the Indian market by managing your store […]

Promotions in eCommerce: How an OMS can be the next upgrade you need

eCommerce businesses know the pros and cons of managing promotions and discounts. From running the right promotion at the right time to tracking discounted orders from multiple sales channels, nailing error-free operations for customers can be a stressful affair. To help enterprises streamline all backend processes, technology solutions are a must. Having a robust system helps in customising and controlling promotions, offering gifts with purchase while having clear visibility over end-to-end processes across all touchpoints. This webinar will present the ways in which you can sit back and benefit from […]

The Power to Manage Business ‘on-the-go’ for eCommerce Leaders

Living through a pandemic has altered the way people across the world shop, leading to a remarkable increase in the demand for eCommerce. This situation has raised some significant challenges for eCommerce CxOs and senior leaders with the situation demanding their businesses to be incredibly faster, reactive and accurate. Also, with teams not physically present at all times, leaders face unique challenges of keeping their operations running smoothly while minimizing the errors, and having a clear picture of their performance at all times. Keeping all such challenges in mind, we […]

5 Challenges And Restrictions Holding Back Pharmaceutical Businesses In eCommerce + (Quick Fixes)

1. Introduction The pharmaceutical industry has significantly evolved over time with research and technological developments. At the same time, through experimentation and trials over the years, more potent cures, treatments, and drugs are now available, which have made the pharmaceutical business a multibillion-dollar industry. The global pharmaceutical market was valued at about $1.27 trillion, at the end of 2020. And it continues to grow as the latest research offers new remedies for prevailing ailments. Currently, the pharmaceutical market in the US is the largest in the world. It is worth $533.5 billion in […]

How Anchanto facilitated successful year-end eCommerce sales amidst Covid-19

As the pandemic impacted the retail landscape, Anchanto helped Filipino businesses navigate challenges & scale operations online. Anchanto’s technology enabled SMEs & enterprises alike to establish & scale multichannel eCommerce presence & grow profits. Anchanto’s customers processed 3.9 million orders during 11.11 & 12.12 sale seasons regionally. 01 February 2021, Manila, Philippines – Due to the global health crisis & its massive impact on retail, a vast number of retailers worldwide shifted online. Augmented by factors like mobility restrictions, safety & convenience, eCommerce witnessed an accelerated growth like never before. With […]

Presenting the Multi-warehousing Feature for Anchanto OMS

To help control and consolidate your multi-channel selling and multi-warehousing operations, we are happy to introduce our new multi-warehousing feature in Anchanto OMS. This advanced capability supports order fulfillment scalability, caps logistic costs, and improves overall efficiency for your business. Our multi-warehousing feature is also valuable for your omni-channel strategy implementation. For a better understanding of this feature and how it delivers these advantages, let’s look deeper into its capabilities and potential. With the multi-warehousing feature under Anchanto OMS: You can now create and manage multiple warehouses under a single OMS account. […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – May 2022

Integrations are to an eCommerce business what wheels are to a car – they take you places, are essential for progress, and make the most sense when together with a robust system. And that is precisely why we keep adding to our list. This month, we are excited to bring you five new integration updates to assist you with payment and transaction management, shipping solutions, and fulfilment requirements. Shall we take a look? 1. Xilnex POS It’s time to say selamat datang to Xilnex POS, a cloud-based POS system integration to streamline […]

The Role of Order Management in eCommerce for Brands, Retailers, and Distributors

Brands and retailers present across various eCommerce platforms know the challenge of managing an increasingly high order volume. With more and more customers shopping online, how can you manage these orders centrally to get clear visibility on all the processes while offering great customer experience? The answer is – with the right technology. Managing various sales channels and the increasing numbers of orders from across them can be a challenge when you do not have the technology to centrally manage operations. This webinar is a complete guide to efficiently managing […]

6 Struggles eCommerce Businesses in Consumer Electronics Know Too Well + (Proven Solutions)

1. Introduction Consumer electronics is a multibillion-dollar industry that’s changing lifestyles with technology. Given the spike in demand for electronic goods today, this market is expected to reach a valuation of $989.37 billion by 2027. The top markets for consumer electronics (based on revenue generated in the past) are China ($2.4 million), the US ($1.3 million), India ($48,197), Brazil ($48,014), Japan ($43,392), and Germany ($31,915). But the Asia Pacific market is the largest for consumer electronics as it is currently estimated at $2.6 billion. 2. What is driving the growth of the consumer electronics industry […]

Panasonic announces eCommerce expansion across Asia-Pacific in partnership with Anchanto

With the increasing demand for e-commerce shopping, Panasonic Appliances looks to further strengthen its foothold by making its products more accessible online. Panasonic forms partnership with Anchanto to unify and streamline its e-commerce backend operations across South East Asia. Panasonic will deploy Anchanto’s technology in Singapore first, before rolling it out in the rest of the SEA markets. Singapore, 11th January 2021 – PANASONIC, a Multinational electronics conglomerate, announced its partnership with global software-as-a-service (SaaS) product company Anchanto to streamline, and expand its e-commerce operations across the Asia-Pacific region. Through the […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – April 2022

Presenting a new integration and one key enhancement to kickstart this quarter! Take a look at April’s integrations with the OzSale marketplace in Australia and an enhancement for sellers in Indonesia. With our teams excited to share this with you, shall we see what exactly is the buzz about? Keep reading to find out. 1. OzSale Hey mate, now manage your eCommerce presence on OzSales and reach new customers in Australia. Launched in 2007, OzSale offers hard-to-own fashion and lifestyle items across prominent categories and segments. Some of the popular […]

A Complete Guide to Catalogue Management in eCommerce

Product catalogues are an essential element of a shopper’s buying journey. They depend on catalogues to learn more about a brand’s offerings and to make purchase decisions. Ofcourse, most brands try to have engaging, insightful, and consistent catalogues in place. But, how to stand out from the competition? Managing multiple catalogues across multiple marketplaces and webstores can become chaotic if you do not have good technology to centrally manage all operations. This webinar is a complete guide into efficiently managing product catalogues to ensure that you are not overwhelmed during […]

주문 관리 시스템: 온라인 주문 처리를 위해 알아야 할 모든 것

소매업계에서 온라인 쇼핑의 선호도가 점차 높아지면서 글로벌 트렌드로 자리 잡았습니다. 이는 소매업체와 브랜드에 좋은 소식이 될 수 있지만 다양한 이커머스 플랫폼에서 발생하는 수요를 효율적으로 대처하는 것은 쉽지 않은 과제입니다. 게다가 실시간으로 변동되는 재고를 주문에 맞추어 빠르고 원활하게 처리하는 것은 많은 시간이 소요됩니다. 이번 웨비나에서는 OMS가 비지니스 운영에 필요한 디지털 인프라의 핵심 요소인 이유에 대해 논의합니다. 어떻게 고객의 기대에 부합하고 전략적 의사결정을 내리는 데 도움을 줄 수 있는지 소개합니다. 웨비나에서 다룰 주제는 다음과 같습니다. OMS 사용 목적은 무었인가? OMS는 어떻게 판매자의 매출을 확대하고 비지니스의 효율성을 개선하는데 도움을 줄 수 있는가? OMS는 […]

7 Reasons Why FMCG Brands and Warehouses in E-commerce Need Order and Inventory Software

1. Introduction By 2025, the online market share of FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) is expected to be 10%. Though this number may appear small, it’s positive to see this offline-centric industry growing online. FMCG e-commerce is particularly doing well in China (25% FMCG e-commerce sales), South Korea (24.4%), Taiwan (11.4%), Great Britain (11.4%), France (8.3%), and Japan (8.1%). In the Asia Pacific region, the spends on FMCG were up by 5% in the first quarter, which is higher than the 3.4% increase seen in the first quarter of 2020. 2. What is driving the FMCG […]

Valiram selects Anchanto to accelerate its global eCommerce transformation

Southeast Asia’s leading retail specialist is set to roll out a unified strategy with multichannel selling and logistics technology company, Anchanto. Singapore, 20th October 2020 – Luxury goods and retail specialist, Valiram, today announced its partnership with global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Anchanto, to transform and solidify its backend e-commerce and logistics operations across the Southeast Asia region. This collaboration will enable Valiram to scale its multichannel efforts for its vast portfolio of more than 200 international brands. Through the partnership, Valiram will leverage Anchanto’s e-commerce management solutions, Wareo (Warehouse Management System) and […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – March 2022

Hello and selamat datang to new integrations for March! With 3 new integrations for the UK, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, we have exciting new possibilities for you. We also have an additional enhancement to share regarding one of our existing integration. Here is what our teams have been working on: 1. OnBuy Sell to new customers and grow your presence in the UK with OnBuy! Exciting, innit? Established in 2016, OnBuy is a leading marketplace in the UK. Built on ensuring a transparent marketplace for buyers and sellers, OnBuy is home to sellers […]

Presenting the Redesigned Stock Management Module for Anchanto WMS

It’s time to put a spotlight on the newly redesigned Stock Management Module for Anchanto WMS! Stock Management is one of the most crucial activities when it comes to warehouse management and that is why we have made some powerful enhancements to it for our Anchanto WMS users. With this module, speed up order processing and automate repetitive tasks by digitizing all goods storage & movement activities. Take stock of the main features available to you: Stock take With Stock-taking or “inventory checking”, now take physical verification of the quantities and condition […]

Inventory Management in eCommerce: Strategies for Retailers, Distributors and Brands

A well rounded inventory management strategy is essential for retailers, distributors and brands alike. Your operations can get trickier as you explore new ventures such as a Direct-to-Consumer model, having multiple warehouses, or fiercely competitive sales seasons. A centralized inventory that gets updated in real-time makes a huge difference to your business. Having intelligent insights to plan and manage your inventory levels (no more underselling!) can help you maximize your sales and improve operational efficiency. What we covered: What does it mean to have an optimized inventory? Strategies to manage […]

8 E-commerce Challenges Tech Can Solve In The Fashion And Apparel Industry

1. Introduction The fashion and apparel market segment is the biggest in B2C e-commerce. Its global size was valued at approximately $752.5 billion in 2020. By the end of 2025, this e-commerce market is expected to reach $1.164,7 billion in value if it keeps growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% per year. Much like the beauty and cosmetics industry, geographically, the consumption of fashion and apparel products is the largest in China ($284.3 billion in 2020). Following China is the US ($126.5 billion in 2020), the UK […]

Introducing Flow Through for Anchanto WMS: Everything you need to know

If you have been struggling with a lack of storage space or handling time for your goods, we have good news for you – the Flow Through feature is now live on Anchanto WMS (Wareo). This feature allows warehouse managers to increase the speed of processing orders and moving goods from inbound to outbound directly, allowing you to push further the optimization of your warehousing operations. And that’s not all: Highlights of this feature are: Now distribute or supply goods from the supplier to the consumer with almost no storage […]

Anchanto achieves profitability and receives S$16.6 million in ongoing Series C-funding round

Anchanto’s SaaS offerings receive a vote of confidence from global companies due to steady profitability and consistent growth plans through the first half of 2020 SINGAPORE, 14th AUGUST 2020 – As the first half of 2020 saw the eCommerce & retail landscapes changing profoundly due to the global crisis, Anchanto, a Singapore-based B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specialising in eCommerce technology, managed to keep scaling and turned profitable. Anchanto also announced today that it received new C-funding as part of its ongoing Series C round, totalling S$16.6 million raised till date. Taking part […]

Anchanto Integrations Updates – February 2022

Gong Xi Fa Cai! As we welcome and celebrate the lunar new year and the onset of spring, we bring some new integrations for you. This month, we have 2 new integrations in France and Hong Kong and one enhancement for Vietnam. These marketplaces and shipping carrier integrations will help you further strengthen your operations in these markets. 1. FNAC Oui, manage your selling and reach new customers with FNAC! Built on the idea of ensuring informed choice and sustainable consumption, FNAC Darty offers access to a vast customer base […]

Building An Ecosystem For Efficient Ecommerce Operations

A successful business is one which has a well-connected technology ecosystem to run all its operations. As an eCommerce business, you need to integrate your sales channels with your ERP, your Shipping carriers to your WMS, and even your CRM to your OMS. However, building and maintaining these integrations is expensive and results in waste of time and lost opportunities for your business. A modern Order Management System is one where powerful functionalities are merged with the capabilities of a middleware. A product should be able to support the operations […]

10 Problems Holding Back E-commerce Businesses In Beauty And Cosmetics (And How To Solve Them)

1. Introduction Beauty and cosmetics is a resilient industry that has consumers hooked since time immemorable. Due to its popularity, the beauty and cosmetics industry was globally valued at $511 billion in 2021. And by 2027, it is expected to reach $784.6 billion, if it keeps growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.75% per year. 2. What is driving the growth of beauty and cosmetics brands and businesses? There are different driving forces behind the rising demand for cosmetics and beauty products. The three prominent ones are: a. Growing demand for wellness […]

Anchanto Integration Updates – January 2022

2022 is here and so are some new and exciting names added to our list of integrations! This month, we bring you shipping carriers and marketplaces across Vietnam, France, Singapore, and the Philippines. These include Tiki and GHN in Vietnam, Colissimo and Mondial Relay in France, J&T Express in the Philippines, and iShop Changi in Singapore. Excited to see what all you can do with these integrations? Read on to find out! 1. Tiki Say Xin chào to Vietnam by managing your eCommerce store on Tiki! Located in Vietnam, TiKi is Vietnam’s […]

Order Management System: Everything You Need to Know

Online shopping has gradually become the preferred means of retail globally. While this can be good news to retailers and brands, coping with the demands across different eCommerce platforms is not easy. In addition to the demand for product availability, the desire for a faster and seamless experience is the need of the hour. In this webinar, we will discuss why an OMS is a key element of the digital infrastructure of your business. It can help you align with customer expectations and make strategic decisions. This webinar is the […]

B2C Fulfillment Handbook: Everything B2B Businesses Need to Know Before Entering the B2C Arena

1. Introduction When it comes to fulfillment, two broad models come to mind: B2B and B2C. But with the explosion of the e-commerce market, B2C is currently at the forefront. And the big picture showcases a highly lucrative opportunity for warehouse operators and 3PLs (third-party logistics partners) with a B2C fulfillment model. A recent global 3PL market report claimed that the third-party logistics market was valued at $1,032 billion in 2021 and will likely reach $1,656.7 billion by 2027. While another source suggests that the general warehousing and storage market is expected to reach […]

Anchanto Integration Updates – December 2021

We are about to end this year on an exciting note! We have 4 new integrations and 4 enhanced ones ready to help you add more strength to your business. This month, we bring you new names like Nykaa for India, Central for Thailand, and Lettre Suivie for France as new marketplaces and carriers. We also introduce Cafe 24, the Korea-based global eCommerce platform that provides IT solutions and business services for online businesses, from online e-commerce solutions to global marketing and global logistics and delivery. Our teams have also […]

e-Warehouse Management System Explained: What It Is, How It Works and Why You Need One

1. Introduction In recent years e-commerce demand has risen sharply[1] leading to bottlenecks in the supply chain for many industries. While the rising demand for online retail is an encouraging sign, reducing congestion in supply and fulfillment is the need of the hour. But, are warehousing and logistic providers equipped for this? Can they meet the growing appetite for online retail? Research by Forrester predicts that by 2025 online retail will account for 35% of all retail[2]. Based on this prediction, at least 64 million square feet of additional warehouse […]

Anchanto Integration Updates – November 2021

Integration enhancements are here! This month, we bring you updates to some key enhancements for Amazon, J&T Express, and Shopify. These will help you have a smoother and seamless experience of selling and fulfilling orders this holiday season and have happy customers! From syncing Shopify POS fulfilled orders via our OMS to fulfilling orders using Anchanto integrated carriers for Amazon Australia, here are all the enhancements we bring this month: 1. Shopify As an addition to the existing capabilities of Shopify, access Shopify POS powered by our systems. This will […]

Australia’s E-commerce Industry: Everything You Need to Know

1. Introduction With just over 10 million households in Australia, e-commerce has reached roughly 91% of them. E-commerce is here, and it’s only going to get bigger. But, how can you take advantage of Australia’s $37 billion industry? You need to know everything about the Australian e-commerce industry. You’ll need to know the answer to questions like: What are the latest e-commerce trends in Australia? How can I succeed in the Australian e-commerce market? What are the top e-commerce marketplaces in Australia? First, let’s look at the future e-commerce trends in Australia. 2. […]

Anchanto Integration Updates – October 2021

It’s time for some new introductions! We are expanding across new markets and adding new names to our list of existing integrations. With this month’s additions, we enable you not only to reach new customers across Europe, Japan, and the world, but also help fulfill orders seamlessly. With Rakuten, sell across Japan and reach a new customer base. Also add Etsy to your existing sales channels and tap into a new audience. For all your delivery needs, we bring you DPD, FedEx, MyDelivengo, and Aramex. Excited to know more? Let’s […]

Catalog Management 101: A Complete Guide for your E-commerce Business

1. Introduction Unlike in offline retail, most online setups do not have sales executives to assist customers with their requirements. Shoppers depend on product catalogs to learn more about a brand’s offerings and to make their choices. Even if they intend to ultimately shop offline, approximately 81% of shoppers conduct online research before making a purchase. This means product catalogs directly impact both e-commerce and traditional shopping experiences and are pivotal for better sales. To leverage product catalogs for the purpose of sales, it’s essential to optimize them with relevant […]

Anchanto Integration Updates – September 2021

It is always exciting to add a new integration to our existing mix. This month, we introduce you to Delnext, a shipping carrier to help your delivery needs across Portugal. Keeping the high order volumes this quarter in mind, we also made shipping label enhancements for Lazada, LineClear Express, and CJ Century to help you manage all your delivery operations smoothly. Want to know more? Let’s go! 1. Delnext It’s time to say hello to Portugal with our latest shipping carrier integration – Delnext. It offers shipping and delivery solutions […]

Top 50 Last-Mile Carriers in APAC

Introduction As the post-purchase experience becomes more and more important for shoppers, ‘last-mile’ delivery has become more critical than ever for online sellers. For example, with same-day or next-day delivery being considered a necessity, the logistics industry has changed fundamentally. In fact, last-mile delivery has become the most important aspect of the logistics industry today. Unsurprisingly, a report from Frost and Sullivan shows that an estimated 40% of total logistics cost is associated with the last-mile delivery. And considered the “backbone” of e-commerce, the last-mile market has become highly competitive […]

Anchanto Integration Updates – August 2021

We are excited to announce three new integrations and one new product improvement for the month of August. Achieve seamless logistics and fulfillment operations with these updates. 1. GD Express GD Express Sdn. Bhd. is a logistics company headquartered in Malaysia. Established in 1997, with the vision to offer express delivery services to both the domestic and international markets GD Express is one of the most trusted and leading carriers in the region. This integration will help our customers to stay on top of their logistics operations and efficiently manage […]

Top 40 Marketplaces in APAC

Introduction As the retail landscape shifts online, e-commerce has now become much more than an innovative idea. Considering the rate at which e-commerce is growing across the globe, 95% of all purchases are expected to be made online by the year 2040. (1) With shoppers looking for everything online, from essential goods to luxury items, being present on marketplaces has become non-negotiable for businesses. If you are planning to enter the APAC e-commerce market or wish to expand to newer sales channels, marketplaces are the best way to move forward. […]

Order Management Systems 101-A Useful Guide to Selecting the Best for your Business

1. Introduction While consumers were initially apprehensive about online retail, reports today show that 2.14 billion people currently shop online. That makes up 27.6% of the 7.74 billion people in the world, which is a dramatic increase in recent years. As more people grow comfortable shopping online, it becomes a preferred means of retail, and their expectations develop considerably, surging e-commerce growth within and across borders. But, even though this is every retailer’s dream come true, coping with the level of demand across different e-commerce platforms and markets is easier […]

SelluSeller Now in Your Palm- An eCommerce Management Revolution

As the eCommerce industry braces itself for a post-pandemic world, businesses need to align their operations with the new requirements. To help businesses tackle the upcoming challenges & also make the most of opportunities, SelluSeller launches its mobile app to facilitate eCommerce management ‘on-the-go’. Aligned with our vision of making multichannel selling & eCommerce logistics simple for everyone, we launched a ‘first-of-its-kind’ mobile app that aims to revolutionize eCommerce management for eCommerce CxOs & business leaders in the region. The current pandemic has changed the very dynamics of the eCommerce industry. While […]

The Influence of COVID 19 on Fashion eCommerce

Zalora recently conducted a live webinar inviting supply chain leaders from the SEA geography and associated markets to understand the new consumer trends in the lockdown period.The main agenda of the webinar was to initiate a dialogue between the panelists on social media domination and helping physical stores adopt to the new normal created by the lockdown can enhance fashion eCommerce. Zalora recently hosted a live webinar inviting the industry experts to shed light on the impact of COVID on the fashion industry worldwide. The webinar touched upon the behavioral […]

Creating a Successful Cross-border eCommerce Strategy for Your Business

Partnerships, robust ecosystem integrations and local market know-how are crucial elements for defining a cross-border eCommerce strategy. The execution of a successful strategy can be managed seamlessly by implementing the right technology. Cross Border eCommerce is one of the major factors associated with the future of eCommerce. In order to establish a business that transcends borders and countries, the focus should be on creating and implementing a successful Cross Border eCommerce strategy for your business. 1 out of every 5 eCommerce dollars will be generated through cross-border eCommerce in 2020, according to […]

Analysing The New Normal for Fashion eCommerce

The following blog is a follow-up piece to ZALORA webinar that was conducted in the initial period of COVID-19 crisis wherein industry experts shared their insights and predictions. Fashion commerce in Southeast Asia had been on a steady path. But, the global pandemic triggered a concerning uncertainty and the eCommerce industry found itself in an alarming situation— one where fashion and apparel sales dropped heavily and customers were drawn primarily to self-care or daily commodities. However, experts believed that the industry would rebound faster than ever post-COVID. Here’s a list of insights […]

How to Use Partnerships & Tools for Shorter Time-to-market?

As a retail brand or distributor, time is of the essence, especially when you want to expand your retail operations to newer markets or launch a new product. So, how much time to market should you have? What is time to market? The meaning of time to market can vary from business to business. For the retail industry, it refers to the time taken by a business to study and understand an audience, commit resources and set up offline/online stores and start selling to them. Alternatively, launching a product in […]

What does the current pandemic mean for brand marketing agencies?

Marketing agencies’ greatest challenge right now is aligning the demands of its brands to the needs of the market, and helping them achieve the desired eCommerce success. Embracing the right technology can help these agencies not only serve the brands but also help them achieve massive eCommerce success. By helping the brands and retailers manage operations through the right eCommerce management platform- agencies can solve all the challenges in one go. The Covid-19 pandemic has shut offices and significantly affected our world, but it has also resulted in a massive […]

Execute Seamless eCommerce operations on-the-go with the all new SelluSeller App!

The world, as we knew it, has completely changed over the past few months. A remarkable shift can be experienced in global consumer behaviour compelling companies to think about scaling their eCommerce fronts and being ready to serve the increasing demands. Keeping up with these changes will indeed bring a new set of challenges for eCommerce operations teams. From handling orders, managing inventory, overseeing promotions, to picking and packing orders- executing all these operations while ensuring high productivity can get tricky. To help operations teams deal with all these complexities, […]

Exploring the Future of Australian Businesses in Asia – I

The Nora Network recently organised a panel discussion to analyse the opportunities, challenges, and future of Australian Businesses in the Asian market. Abhimanyu Kashikar, Anchanto’s Co-founder & COO, explained the shift in the eCommerce industry, focusing on utilizing this time to know the Asian market better, building a strategy of growth, and overcoming the obstacle of Covid-19 in the coming years. Covid-19 has become a force that has changed the way in which businesses operate, strategize and execute their operations. A drastic shift can be seen in the behaviour of […]

Exploring the Future of Australian Businesses in Asia – II

“The following article is the second part following the piece- ‘Exploring the Future of Australian Businesses in Asia – I“ Under the initiative, ‘Together We Can’, The Nora Network organised a panel discussion debating the risks and opportunities that await Australian Businesses in Asia. This blog is the second part of the series focussing on insights on the Australian retailers’ need to research, build a strategy and prepare for a post-pandemic era by planning for the future. In order to grow and thrive in a post-pandemic era, Australian businesses must […]

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The LogTech Asia Virtual Summit focused on different sessions that could help businesses align technology to overcome the post-COVID situation. The session conducted by Anchanto COO, Abhimanyu Kashikar explained the transformation of business structure and preparing for Post-COVID beforehand by transforming businesses to online channels and getting eCommerce operations ready. The impact of COVID-19 has had a perilous effect world-wide. Businesses are reorienting their operations, navigating through economic issues and aligning with national & international directives. In order to help other businesses get through these trying times, Anchanto participated in The […]

Australia: How Anchanto is ramping up growth in the region

After entering the Australian market in late 2019, we are well underway to serving as a bridge for Australian businesses – enabling them to sell cross-border to some 560 million consumers in Southeast Asia. The eCommerce ecosystem is constantly changing and ever evolving. Online shopping festivals are also transforming eCommerce in this region. We delivered a terrific user experience during special sale seasons such as 11.11, with our customers processing on average 800 orders per minute. The year 2019 was truly monumental for Anchanto across Asia Pacific, seeing us record […]

Can sticking to a marketplace harm your online trade?

There’s no doubt that eCommerce has given businesses a new lease of life. Much of the overhead that the brick-and-mortar model carried with it has now been eliminated by eCommerce. Sellers have enjoyed a steady rise both in terms of online sales as well as the number of loyal customers on marketplaces. It is also a fact that few marketplaces are majorly responsible for this welcome thrust to the fortunes of several businesses. While all of this seems to bode well for online businesses and nothing seems to be out […]

How brands overcame the channel conflict dilemma

Earlier, businesses had to establish their dealer and retailer networks in all geographies, putting in great effort and investment. The last decade saw the advent of eCommerce, which in turn brought with it tremendous possibilities for businesses to grow and reach previously unimaginable number of customers. Geographical boundaries—that earlier posed as one of the biggest hindrance for businesses to spread their wings—started to blur. But, along with opportunities, eCommerce also brought with it unique challenges for brands and companies that wanted to leverage the true potential of this wonderful online […]

Enhancing eCommerce logistics operations with cutting-edge technology

It is evident that modern retail demands have contributed to businesses adopting new age operations. Fulfillment Group established themselves as a support logistics business into their online selling network and have augmented themselves into APAC markets successfully. The eCommerce wagon runs on the tracks of resourceful supply and excellent connectivity. As online retail broadens its scope, customers expect quick and error-free delivery. While logistic companies try to balance their operations with new age demand, there are certain challenges these companies need to overcome. The Hong Kong based start-up successfully launched […]

Overcoming challenges of cross-border eCommerce

Over the last few decades, selling has seen a logical progression. Earlier, the brick-and-mortar model gave way to local eCommerce. After the initial hiccups, local eCommerce stabilized and companies started selling to customers in their specific geographies through their own online stores and other local online marketplaces. With the growth in business came competition, as more and more sellers took the online route to sell. As the local eCommerce scene heated up, even brands had to jostle for space on marketplaces to increase their share in the consumers’ buying preference. […]

2018’s Top Ecommerce Trends That Will Shape Online Selling in Southeast Asia

As online selling is a fairly new retail method, ‘change’ is a common expectation for almost all eCommerce sellers. Based on trends from the past, it is clear that online retail in Southeast Asia is growing phenomenally. The growth of Alibaba and western eCommerce giant Amazon (now in the east) backs the potential of online selling here. So, what are the top eCommerce trends online sellers will follow in 2018 to make the most of this growing industry? We have reviewed the activities and behavior online sellers and shoppers are […]

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