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        The Deck Commerce Blog

        The latest updates on distributed order management, commerce industry trends, and our customers' success.

        Understanding Backorder vs Out-of-Stock: What Every E-commerce Business Should Know

        The Short Answer: The key difference between backorders and out-of-stocks lies in availability and customer options: backorders allow customers to purchase items that are temporarily unavailable but will be restocked soon with a clear delivery timeline, while out-of-stock items are completely unavailable for purchase with uncertain restocking plans.

        The Hidden Costs of Using Your ERP as an Order Management System

        For many growing brands, the ERP has been a reliable backbone for core business operations,...

        Franchise Order Management: How to Simplify Omnichannel Fulfillment

        Today’s shoppers expect convenience. Whether they walk into a store or shop from their phones, they...

        What to Know About Inventory Process Analysis

        Inventory management refers to the entire system of tracking throughout the raw materials,...

        The Cost of Inventory Mistakes: How Poor Stock Visibility Kills Sales

        Inventory mistakes don’t just create operational headaches. They lead to missed revenue, frustrated...

        Flexible Fulfillment and Its Impact on Customer Experience

        Shoppers expect options when it comes to fulfillment: fast shipping, low-cost delivery, and...

        The Hidden Costs of Checkout Friction—And How to Fix It

        Checkout should be the easiest part of the online shopping experience. A customer has already...

        How to Improve Inventory Management

        Inventory management is a core component of an order management system and essential for the...

        Same-Day Delivery Solutions: How Faster Fulfillment Drives Sales & Lowers Costs

        Shoppers don’t just want their orders fast—they expect them fast.

        Winter 2025 Product Release: Faster Checkout, Smarter Fulfillment, and Smoother Returns

        This release is all about giving brands more flexibility and control over fulfillment, checkout,...

        What is Sales Order Management?

        Sales order management is a series of actions performed to manage sales transactions from the...

        How an Order Management System Helps You Quickly and Seamlessly Expand Across Channels

        Ecommerce is evolving fast, and brands that once relied solely on their own DTC website are now...

        How an Order Management System Can Help Retailers Manage Discounts Effectively

        Discounts are more than just a tactic to attract deal-seekers—they can be a strategic driver of...

        Balancing Inventory Allocation in a Multi-Channel Environment

        Managing inventory across various sales channels can be a complex puzzle, as each channel has...

        6 Common In-Store Fulfillment Challenges (and How to Overcome Them)

        Retailers are increasingly turning to their stores to fulfill online orders and offer convenient...

        Fulfillment Strategies for Omnichannel Success

        As we step into 2025, the omnichannel trend continues to dominate the retail landscape, reshaping...