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            What should you keep in mind when you are using   be managed in a smart and centralized way. Finally, stock
            cross-border marketplaces?                        levels and orders should be synchronized.
            When you want to start selling cross border, register for
            VAT in that country as soon as possible. The application   ChannelEngine solves these challenges and opens up new
            processes can be lengthy, especially during COVID, when it   sales channels globally, while companies can optimally
            can take months.                                  leverage their existing IT infrastructure ERP, WMS, PIM,
                                                              and e-commerce platform.
            Make sure you can ship to the consumers in that country
            in a timely manner. You can do that from your own   ChannelEngine has a powerful suite of tools, customer
            warehouse, use a 3PL (third-party logistics provider) or use   success teams, and a large partner ecosystem to help you get
            the fulfilment possibilities of the marketplace, for example,   on the marketplaces and maximize sales and profit while
            Fulfillment by Amazon, Fulfillment by Bol, or Zalando   reducing the complexity and effort of cross-border sales. ••
            Fulfillment Services.

            You need to prepare a return solution for those countries.
            And you need to be able to respond to customer service
            queries in the language of the customer. Luckily, most
            questions will come in via email and can be translated with
            tools like Deepl.com.

            What is the added value of ChannelEngine in this
            respect?
            For brands & retailers, selling on marketplaces is a huge
            opportunity as well as a complex challenge. Content should
            be fully controlled by the brand to make sure it is complete,
            attractive, and in line with brand guidelines. The product
            range should be done, with the latest product lines available
            on all platforms. Product selection and profitability should

















































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