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Top 5 Benefits of Cloud Hosting
Servers, downtime and tedious updates...if you're still self-hosting your order and inventory management software, you know how time-consuming it is to host and administer your software. This may have been necessary years ago when good alternatives weren't available, but it's 2023 and you now have much better options to take those responsibilities off of your team's shoulders and rely on the experts. With Freestyle's cloud hosting option, you'll reap the following benefits: Save time, since your team will no longer need to monitor the server, fix issues that arise and communicate updates to stakeholders and customers Allow your team to focus on other high-priority initiatives and their day-to-day responsibilities Have the experts take care of updates and fixes, since they're intimately familiar with the ins and outs of the system and what needs to be done to keep it running smoothly Improve efficiency for your internal processes, since you won't be held up by software issues or updates that leave your team waiting Provide faster service to your customers, since orders will flow the system without being hindered by numerous
3 Reasons You Need M.O.M.’s BigCommerce Module
Your business has moved beyond a simple eCommerce solution, and you need a powerful shopping cart that’s integrated with a robust order management system. With M.O.M.’s BigCommerce module — which is only available in M.O.M. V12 — you can now get the best of both worlds in a tight integrated, powerful platform. Here are the top three reasons your business needs M.O.M. V12 and the BigCommerce module: #1 - A Streamlined Workflow Saves You Time In the past, you’ve often had to log into two different systems to complete one task. With the BigCommerce module, you can download orders, refund transactions, view order status and more directly within M.O.M.—giving you more time to run your business (or breathe and grab a latte!). #2 - Synchronized Records Keep Data Accurate With automated synchronization of records, your data can now pass effortlessly back and forth between your order and inventory management system and BigCommerce. If you create a shipment record in M.O.M., a record with shipping service level and a tracking number will automatically be created in BigCommerce. Your M.O.M. inventory levels
Top 5 Benefits of the Shippo Module
When you have packages that you need to get out the door, you don't have time to waste printing shipping labels, looking up shipping rates and trying to find the best carrier for that specific shipment. With Freestyle's Shippo module, we make it easier for you to quickly print labels, find shipping rates for USPS, UPS and FedEx more quickly, and easily find mailing rates. Here are the top 5 benefits of the Shippo module in M.O.M. V12: Print labels directly out of M.O.M., using the USPS, FedEx, or UPS services Get discounted rates out of the box on USPS Priority Mail Rate shop by carrier Show order number, box number and purchase order number (if necessary) on shipping label – gives your shippers the ability to know what order the label belongs to Workflow Enhancements to accommodate different workflows to fit your business Want to learn more about Shippo and M.O.M. and see them in action? Schedule a demo now.
3 Ways Avalara & M.O.M. Can Help with Sales Tax Collection and Reporting
Has it become difficult to comply with complicated, always-changing state sales taxes? The Avalara module and M.O.M. can make state sales tax collection and reporting easier. Learn about the top three benefits of Avalara below. #1 - Avalara is Simple Most of Avalara's setup takes place with M.O.M., and you'll find that it's a breeze to get up and running. You'll assign product exemptions in bulk, and leverage the Avalara API to calculate and file taxes. You'll reconcile API transactions in M.O.M. for your Avalara billing. #2 - Avalara is Accurate With Avalara, you'll be able to understand and comply with tax nexus rules in each state quickly and easily. You'll have access to live sales tax calculation down to the zip plus four level, and you'll be able to charge and collect sales tax at the right rate in each state. With roof top and street level calculation, product categories and exemptions, and customer exemptions via entity use code, you'll have the full power of Avalara at your hands to make accurate filings and reports. #3 - Avalara Makes
7 Benefits of the ACVM Module
Do you spend a lot of time correcting customer addresses before you ship out packages? Or do you find out after the fact, causing shipping delays and unhappy customers? Our Address Correction and Verification Module (ACVM) can help you validate your customer address list, reduce shipping delays, reduce carrier fees, and get packages out the door more quickly. The ACVM offers these seven advantages: Avoids Address Correction Charges from Carrier Reduces Customer Dissatisfaction Improves Data Hygiene Validates Address Individually Validates Addresses in Bulk via List Manage Module Validates Addresses on Imported Orders Validates Addresses for customers for marketing and catalogs Schedule a demo today to learn how the ACVM can help you reduce shipping costs and carrier penalties.
MODULE SPOTLIGHT: Advanced Order Processing
As a fast-growing e-commerce business owner, you understand the importance of efficient order processing, inventory management, and shipping. To remain competitive and maintain healthy profit margins, you need robust software solutions that can adapt to your evolving needs. Introducing Freestyle's Multichannel Order Manager (M.O.M.), a comprehensive order management system designed specifically for high-volume e-commerce companies. In this article, we'll explore three ways you can improve your order processing using M.O.M.'s Advanced Order Processing (AOP) module, taking your business to new heights. Automate and Optimize Order Workflows The Advanced Order Processing (AOP) module of Freestyle's Multichannel Order Manager (M.O.M.) streamlines your order management process by automating your workflows. Customizable rules and triggers allow you to tailor your workflows to meet your business's unique needs, reducing the time and effort required to manage orders. Automation helps eliminate manual tasks, minimize the risk of human error, and improve overall efficiency. As an example, you can set up a workflow that automatically processes orders from selected sales channels, incorporates discounts or promotions, and directs them to the appropriate warehouse for fulfillment. This level of