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Posted on August 14, 2020 by

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Can you believe that we are at the halfway mark in August? Summer is winding down, week 22 of quarantine has ended and kids are getting ready to go back to school in some sort of capacity whether it is online, in the classroom, or a hybrid of both. 

As someone who is always out on the go and was typically busy six out of seven days a week, this lull in life has actually been good for me. 2020 may not be the year that any of us have planned, but it taught me a huge lesson, and that is don\’t wait. Don\’t wait until you find a friend to hike with, don\’t wait to go on that camping trip, don\’t wait to take that vacation, don\’t wait to sign up for that retreat you\’ve been eyeing. Don\’t wait for life to happen, because whether you participate or not, life is happening all around you. 

I have quit waiting around for people and started venturing out on my own. This week I took a thumb coat tour, drove two hours to go on a hiking adventure that gave me major Indiana Jones vibes, stopped to take pictures of gorgeous sunflowers on the side of the road, watched freighters come in and even got gigantic ice cream. Oh, and I\’ll be signing up for a retreat I have been wanting to do. 

What have you been up to this past week? Are you living with the don\’t wait mentality?

5 Ways to Optimize Inventory Management and Improve Fulfillment

Posted on August 13, 2020 by

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I have worked in eCommerce for most of my professional career. While I may have never been on the buying and inventory management side of things, I definitely saw my fair share of issues. You see, as someone who does marketing, I rely on accurate inventory management. Inventory management gives me an idea of what products I need to push, what products are new, and what products there is little to no inventory of and of course when products arrive. 

In this post, we will look at five ways you can optimize your inventory management and fulfillment processes. 

1. Use a management solution with real-time data
One of the simplest ways for eCommerce sellers to have seamless inventory optimization is by utilizing omnichannel software that provides an accurate overview of inventory during all stages of the supply chain. 

What is omnichannel?
Omnichannel is a multichannel marketing approach to sales that provides customers with a seamless shopping experience. Whether they\’re shopping online, from a desktop, mobile device, telephone, email, or in a brick-and-mortar store.

Using programs and/or applications will allow eCommerce sellers to process large volumes of data that are required for forecasting, stock replenishment, planning for peak buying times such as Black Friday, and more. Not to mention, when you work from a central platform you will be able to create unity across the entire company, which will result in sales and marketing teams being on the same page when it comes to inventory changes.

2. Implement automated solutions
Automation tools are a great way to provide real-time feedback and insights for inventory management. With automation tools, reports will automatically register in your database. Orders can be automatically generated based on diminishing stock levels, and more. When you have real-time feedback and data, it makes it easier to make company decisions. Plus, you can forecast the stock needed for upcoming events such as Black Friday based on trends for the year and the previous Black Friday period.

3. Regularly reevaluate supply-chain components

Reevaluating supply-chain components such as logistics and manufacturers is something companies oftentimes will forget about. As an eCommerce company, you want to make sure you\’re always reviewing your internal processes as well as the performance of your suppliers and logistics. Use industry KPIs, competitor research, and your own company performance measurements to evaluate. 

When you are regularly evaluating performances you will know where you can make changes, add automation, change companies, and apps you are using and more.

4. Track the whole supply chain
Manufacturers are able to deliver real-time updates, so why not take advantage of that in an automated system? Logistics companies are capable of providing the exact location of stock. While customer delivery services will tell you when your goods have been delivered. The best part of this is you can pinpoint problems as they arise and implement what needs to happen quickly and efficiently, as opposed to waiting until the last minute to figure things out. 

5. Get warehouse inefficiencies in order

The warehouse is where it all happens and if it is not running properly, your whole eCommerce company will fail. Make sure you\’re effectively utilizing space, take advantage of discounts from suppliers when you order larger quantities. 

Take a Bite Out of Shark Week with Duck Donuts

Posted on August 10, 2020 by

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The 2020 edition of Discovery\’s Shark Week began yesterday, Sunday, August 9th. Shark Week began by airing \”Air Jaws: Ultimate Breach Off\” at 8 p.m. and will continue all week with at least three specials airing each night. In honor of Shark Week, Duck Donuts is selling a Shark Assortment now through August 16. Head on over to Duck Donuts and grab this jawsome assortment before it\’s gone!

When I heard that Duck Donuts was selling a special edition Shark Assortment I knew I had to go grab it, and take it out on the water with me while I watched Jaws. What I love about Duck Donuts is their donuts are made for you when you order. That\’s right, you actually get hot delicious donuts, made to order. If you live in the Metro Detroit area a Duck Donuts just opened up in Troy. 

What\’s in the Duck Donuts Shark Assortment?
The Duck Donuts Shark Assortment is filled with 12 different donuts, that are sure to have all you shark lovers ready for Shark Week. 

1. Honolulu blue vanilla icing with marshmallow drizzle and a shark gummy
Super cute, loved the shark gummy!

2. Maple icing with chopped bacon and a raspberry drizzle
Very sweet.

3. Honolulu blue vanilla icing with marshmallow drizzle 

4. Sand Dollar: vanilla icing with powdered sugar and coconut
Great combination.

5. Classic cinnamon and sugar
Definitely a classic that is reminiscent of fall.

6. Strawberry icing
Best strawberry icing ever. 

7. Vanilla icing with raspberry drizzle
Great flavor combination.

8. The Flip Flop: chocolate icing with vanilla drizzle
How can you go wrong with chocolate and vanilla?

9. Maple icing with graham cracker crumbs
Sweet maple flavor

10. The Beach: vanilla icing with cinnamon and sugar
Delicious and sweet.

11. Lemon icing
My absolute favorite! Highly recommend getting a donut with lemon icing on it.

12. Beach Ball: vanilla icing with rainbow sprinkles and chocolate drizzle
All around fan favorite. 

Five Things

Posted on August 7, 2020 by

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Happy Friday! Week 21 is over, and this week has been filled with sunflowers, plenty of produce from the garden, new positive vibe stack, time on the water – I even got a waterproof case for my phone so I could take it out on the water with me, healthy recipes and just time relaxing. I hope you had a wonderful week and enjoy your weekend!


Zoya Fall 2020: Luscious

Posted on August 3, 2020 by

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Get ready to fall in love with Zoya\’s fall 2020 collection Luscious. This collection is jam-packed with quintessential fall colors and has me craving cooler days and leaf-peeping. Whether you enjoy the sultry red or earthy colors, Luscious is sure to have something just for you. 

All the descriptions below are from Zoya.

Wanda can best be described as a cool-toned rouge pink with a gold and rainbow micro-shimmer. I love a good pink, and this appears to be a great transition to fall color. 

Patrice can best be described as a neutral blush with a rainbow and gold micro-shimmer. This color looks like it will be absolutely stunning on, and one that I am extremely excited for. 

Teresa can best be described as a deep purple toned ruby metallic. 

Andrea can best be described as a cool-toned, duo-chrome metallic with a purple and green shift. Who doesn\’t love a good sultry, vampy vanish?
Bentley can best be described as a deepened grape cream. I am extremely excited for Bentley, as I love a good purple for fall. 
Sharon can best be described as a red-toned wild berry cream.
Lisa can best be described as a rich garnet red cream.
Soleil can best be described as a warm sparkling cider metallic. Oh my gosh, I am so excited to try this polish out, it looks perfect for a day at the apple orchard. 

Tasha can best be described as a sensual brunette brown metallic. Can we say hello gorgeous?

Mel can best be described as a slightly muted forest green cream. This right here is the color I have been waiting for! I am obsessed with army green vibes for fall and this polish is channeling all those vibes. 

Lou can best be described as a deep spruce blue cream with a kiss of green. No room for the blues with this pretty polish.
Tommy can best be described as a blue-toned slate grey cream. Just when you think this collection can not get any more beautiful, they give you Tommy!

Saying I am excited for the Zoya 2020 Fall release Luscious would be an understatement. You can find the collection online Monday, August 10. 

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