First option is to simply make whatever you are selling yourself..

4 Main Supply Options for Ecommerce:

1. - do it yourself.

        First option is to simply make whatever you are selling yourself.

Advantages:

• Easy entry: rely on yourself
• Complete control
• Labor intensity

2. - Turn to manufacturing

        This way you will be partnering with a factory.

        Qualities:

• Low cost per unit
• Scalability: you can increase production fast.
• Development time
• Minimum orders.

3. - Use drop shipping: allow you to sell someone else´s inventory advantages.

        - Low cost

        - Minimal management

        - Little control.

        - Lower margins

4. - Rely on wholesaling: In wholesaling you buy a mass of inventory and resell it in smaller quantities advantages:

        - Existing establishments

        - Bulk discounts

        - Partnerships and regulations

How to forecast Demand the Right Way:

Here are a few ways to improve your business´ demand forecasting efforts.

1. - Use the right numbers: it is important that you check the numbers that give you the information you need to make decisions.

2. - Adjust for variables: examples, weather, different economic conditions, etc.

3. - Know your business: Learn about you customers, intuition and statistics.

4. - Constantly Refine: Reevaluate your demand forecasting and refine them to be more accurate.

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