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How AI/ML is Redefining Order Management

How AI/ML is Redefining Order Management

AI is rapidly paving its way into digital commerce by significantly reducing repetitive manual tasks, streamlining business workflows, and collecting large sets of data in no time. Today, order management systems are continuously looking to…

The Kibo team at Shoptalk

Shoptalk 2024 Recap: AI, Unified Retail, and Breaking Data Silos

The Kibo team headed to Las Vegas March 17-20 for Shoptalk, an annual conference that brings together retail leaders, innovators, and technologists to discuss the latest trends, insights, and what the industry’s future looks like.…

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Order Management System Software 101

The proper management of orders stands as a crucial pillar to supporting operational success in a modern business landscape filled with shifting customer needs. When it comes to streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and enhancing customer…

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Unleashing Efficiency and Growth in B2B Distribution

The distribution industry is experiencing unprecedented digital commerce growth, with B2B eCommerce sales expanding by 17% in 2023, reaching just over $2 trillion. This surge underscores the critical importance of digital transformation for distributors and…

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The Definitive Guide to Omnichannel vs. Multichannel Commerce

As a business, you already know that making your products or services available for purchase across more than one channel is a really good idea. Not only does it allow you to diversify your distribution,…

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Why Order Lifecycle Management Matters For Effective Business Operations

In short, efficient order lifecycle management leads to a better customer experience and a better customer experience leads to profitability. Whether you’re running a mid-market business or a Fortune 500 company, both should be the…

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What is BOPIS? A Breakdown of Buy Online, Pick Up In Store Services

In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, businesses should constantly seek innovative ways to adapt to changing customer needs to secure sustainable success. That’s where the phenomenon gaining prominence in retail comes in. BOPIS, a revolutionary…

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Practical Applications of Order Management Systems for Distributors

The ever-evolving competitive business landscape has brought in its unique challenges and opportunities for distributors, who are in a relentless pursuit of making their operations fast and efficient. Effective management of orders is a prerequisite…

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What is Extensibility in eCommerce Solutions?

In this blog, we will explore the concept of software extensibility. Given our specialization in eCommerce at XCentium, our focus will be on how extensibility applies to eCommerce (B2C/B2B) solutions with a specific focus on…

Kibo team at MACH Haus

A Note From Kibo CEO: Joining the MACH Alliance

Over the past several years, we’ve undergone a transformative journey, implementing substantial enhancements across Kibo’s order management, eCommerce, and subscription commerce solutions to better serve our clients and partners. At the heart of this transformation…

Man managing orders and inventory

Understanding the Operational Side of Flexible Fulfillment 

Today’s customer requires greater agility than ever before — they want faster, cheaper, and more accurate delivery options. Expectations for delivery times continue to shrink. According to McKinsey & Co., 90% of consumers view 2-3…

Kibo team at NRF

NRF 2024 Recap 

The Kibo team kicked off 2024 in NYC at NRF Big Show. Each year, NRF brings together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of retail. Amidst…

Attendees at Kibo's Partner Summit

iResponsive: Kibo’s Trusted Partner for Customized Solutions

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, companies seek adaptable solutions that align with their unique requirements. Enter iResponsive Solutions, a company that offers a trio of interlinked services—supply chain solutions, data transformation, and custom integration/development—to a…

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B2B eCommerce Trends: 2024 and Beyond

B2B customers want an unbeatable experience from their vendors and expect quick, effortless buying, seamless shopping options, and self-driven convenience. According to McKinsey, they also prefer hybrid selling, which combines in-person, remote, and self-service interactions…

man managing inventory in a warehouse

Inventory Segmentation: Benefits, Strategies, and Best Practices

Most company leaders would agree that managing inventory over the last few years hasn’t been easy. They faced inventory shortages during 2020 and 2021, followed by peak inventory levels in 2022 once the supply chain…

Kibo Partner Summit

Recap: Kibo Partner Summit 2023 

We’re fortunate to work with some of the most innovative technology providers and expert solution integrators in the commerce industry. And we recently had the chance to bring them all together for our annual Partner…

Forrester Landscape B2C and B2B

Kibo is Listed in Forrester Reports: Commerce Solutions For B2C Landscape, Q4 2023 and Commerce Solutions For B2B Landscape, Q4 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, it’s never been more crucial for companies to choose commerce technologies that fit their unique business needs today and can evolve with them over time. But choosing the right platform is…

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How to Increase Average Order Value 

Understanding your customers’ shopping behaviors can help you make more informed decisions around sales and marketing strategies, pricing, inventory management, and more. One of the key metrics companies track to understand customer behavior is average…

subscription commerce

10 Signs It’s Time to Look For a New Subscription Management Platform

Subscription commerce isn’t new, but the way companies manage subscriptions is evolving. Customers expect transparent, timely, and customizable subscription experiences, which typically go beyond the capabilities of a standard recurring billing platform.  For the 51%…

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Order Management System: Build, Buy, or Both? 

Order management systems have undergone a transformation, evolving from mere back-office operational tools into pivotal components that significantly enhance the overall customer experience. It’s the engine that processes customer orders, manages inventory, and ensures timely…

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The Role of an Order Management System in the Customer Journey

If you operate an eCommerce storefront, it should come as no surprise that the online competition is fierce. New alternatives to your products could appear online instantly. It becomes imperative to your success that you…

The Hard Truth About B2B eCommerce Podcast

Podcast Recap: The Hard Truth About B2B eCommerce

Kibo CEO Ram Venkataraman was recently featured on The Hard Truth About B2B eCommerce Podcast, where he dives into the unique challenges and best practices for B2B eCommerce. You can listen to the episode here or…

Product Substitution

The Secret to Saving the Sale? Product Substitution

No retailer wants to email a customer saying their order has been canceled or delayed due to lack of inventory. It not only results in a dissatisfied customer, but it also could lead to a…

2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce

Kibo is Named a Challenger in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce Report, and Ranked in the 2023 Critical Capabilities for Digital Commerce Report

Kibo was named a Challenger in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant Report for Digital Commerce based on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. In the 2023 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Digital Commerce, Kibo was…

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Discover the Modular Approach to eCommerce Order Management

See how Kibo can change the way you deliver unified customer experiences with a modern, microservices-based, API-first technology-powered eCommerce order management platform. Start delivering complex customer experience and improving operations with Kibo as your partner.

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