Katana Cloud Inventory

Ben H., the 13-year-old candy-selling extraordinaire. Ben had a paper route. One day, disaster struck. The route was no more when the business suddenly closed its doors forever. Where one child might have crumbled under the prospect of destitution, Ben saw an opportunity. With a business plan and a small loan from his father with a modest interest rate, he acquired the remaining inventory from his former employers in an ad hoc liquidation process. Ben took to his school with a highly coveted and low-in-supply product and entered The Black Market. • Did the school uncover his operations? • Did he default on the loan? • What did he learn, and what can you learn from Ben Hussey's talk at Scaling New Heights? Learn all about the importance of understanding market dynamics, pricing strategies, and the value of a well-thought-out business plan: https://hubs.li/Q02HMydC0

A new update just dropped for the Warehouse App 🆕 Operators can now manually choose and assign batches to specific sales orders or use a barcode scanner. Operators can now independently choose and assign the batch during the picking and packing process, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency, enabling a more flexible workflow for those dealing with batch-trackable items. Read more about the update here: https://hubs.li/Q02HC4xy0

Boosting your business with supply chain forecasting requires predicting demand and managing inventory effectively with smart analytics and real-time data. 📝 That’s why we’ve put together this article so you can learn how to: • Plan strategically • Maintain perfect stock levels • Deliver top-notch customer experiences Learn about the challenges and benefits of forecasting, from handling unexpected events to adapting to changing trends here: https://hubs.li/Q02Gy3L-0

Is your inventory management system slowing you down? 🕗 Perhaps it's time to start considering an upgrade. Check out our latest guide on how Katana performs against spreadsheets and ERP systems and the benefits you can take advantage of when you make the switch. Read the full guide here: https://hubs.li/Q02GWMgJ0

From chatbots to smart recommendations, #AI continues to influence the shopping experience. But not all consumers are happy about it. In fact, our recent survey found that more than 50% prefer to talk to a human over AI-powered bots, and a recent Gartner survey found that 64% would prefer it if companies ditched AI in customer service altogether. Read more about the impact of AI on customer loyalty in this The Register article: https://hubs.li/Q02G9YDm0

Same-day delivery, efficient inventory management, and optimized resource use are just some benefits of omnichannel selling. 🛒 But to reap these benefits, you must overcome challenges such as implementation complexity. That's why we've put together this article, which covers everything you need to know about omnichannel fulfillment strategies. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02F_mx_0

Is AI pulling its weight? Or is AI pulling the wool over our eyes by leading us to believe it's even welcome in customer service? Check out how well-received AI is by the public in our latest article here: https://hubs.li/Q02F_5jr0

Did you know we're running a limited-time discount on the Warehouse Management add-on? 💸 You can access the add-on for $99/month until October 1, 2024. And this discount is extended for an entire year if you choose the annual subscription. If you want to learn more about the Warehouse Management add-on, be sure to click the link here: https://hubs.li/Q02FRtP50

With 1 in 2 customers still preferring to chat with a real person over an AI chatbot — we can sleep a little easier knowing Skynet's time isn't today. 🦾 It turns out that Millennials and Gen Z are more open to sharing information with AI than older generations. While high-income folks are generally happier with AI chatbots, they lean towards human interaction. We'd love to hear from you — do you trust AI to handle your queries? 💬 Check out our research into AI's popularity here: https://hubs.li/Q02FlC_M0

To compete with bigger brands, small and medium sized businesses need to digitize operations. In fact, 94% are looking to increase spending on #SaaS technology, and 97% are looking to incorporate #AI into business operations, according to a recent report from our research team and Shopify. Read a recent article from our CEO and founder, Kristjan Vilosius in ITPro Today to learn more about how and why new tech is being implemented and what this means for the eCommerce landscape 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02DbqLc0