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Supply Chain Management benefits from mobile technologies

Posted on April 29, 2013

A new study from Frost and Sullivan suggests transport operators, fleet companies, IT service providers and other members of the supply chain are all thriving as mobile integrators. New business integration platforms that leverage mobile technologies are increasing access to information in real-time, helping all branches of a supply chain stay connected and work at high levels of productivity. As more companies rely on integration technology to consolidate supply chain management practices, the Read more [...]

Mobile commerce options are varied

Posted on August 17, 2012

Mobile commerce is a diverse field, with different applications yielding divergent reactions for companies. Read more [...]

Tablets now key for mobile commerce

Posted on May 30, 2012

There is a new platform to consider when developing an ecommerce strategy - tablet computers. Read more [...]

Ecommerce retailers benefit from mobile offerings

Posted on May 14, 2012

Companies that sell directly through the internet need to update their systems to accommodate mobile customers. Read more [...]

Canadian companies will soon jump on mobile commerce

Posted on December 30, 2011

In general, Canadian retailers have been known to fall behind the times when it comes to supporting ecommerce activities, according to a recent CTV News report. However, that won't be the case with mobile commerce in 2012.Unlike with past trends, companies in Canada have recognized the increasingly ubiquitous nature of smartphones and the fact that many of the devices are being built for mobile shopping. As a result, retailers are more apt to jump on mobile commerce."Canadian businesses Read more [...]

Mobile commerce among top trends for 2012

Posted on December 29, 2011

Realizing that mobile commerce is the future of online retail, many organizations will work to implement transaction management and other programs equipped to handle such activity, according to a recent CIOL report.The news provider named mobile commerce among its top technology trends for 2012. Others include the cloud, consumerization and improved enterprise applications."In the wake of explosive mobile phone penetration, mobile commerce and near-field communication will see a surge in 2012 Read more [...]

Effective transaction management key to successful mobile commerce

Posted on December 27, 2011

Small business owners are turning to mobile commerce as a means of growing their companies, but some are finding that certain provisions must be included in order for the strategy to be a success, according to a recent report from Entrepreneur.For Lance Boyd and his company, Bucking Bull Pro, which sells rodeo supplies, it was the need for better transaction management technology that proved most challenging. According to the report, Boyd started off by sending invoices with customer orders and waiting Read more [...]

Tablet owners using devices for mobile shopping, report finds

Posted on December 12, 2011

Mobile commerce is quickly becoming a favorite activity of tablet owners, a new report from Zmags found, as 87 percent of respondents to a recent poll said they have made a purchase through their devices.For retailers, the results of this poll highlight the need to be prepared for an influx of purchases made through mobile devices, as the average tablet owner will make mobile commerce purchases totaling $325 this holiday season. Experts say retailers should ensure transaction management systems are Read more [...]

Mobile commerce gaining popularity

Posted on December 9, 2011

This holiday shopping season, comScore has made it a point to benchmark the habits of customers. Among other things, the market research firm has found that more consumers than ever have demonstrated a willingness to engage in mobile commerce activity through smartphones.According to the latest report, 38 percent of respondents told comScore researchers they have made at least one mobile purchase during the time they have owned their smartphones."Fueled by smartphone adoption, mobile is becoming Read more [...]

Retailers must work to keep up with mobile commerce demand

Posted on December 6, 2011

It's becoming increasingly clear that customers are more willing than ever to conduct mobile commerce activities - including browsing, researching and buying products - through their smartphones and tablets. That means companies have to work even harder to keep up this holiday season.According to TechCrunch, a recent Compuware report revealed that some of the biggest retailers in the world may be unprepared for the mobile rush this holiday season. For example, Best Buy, Macy's and the Gap Read more [...]