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E-commerce Strategy & Planning Flashcards

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  1. A brand notices high traffic but low conversion on mobile. What strategic action should be prioritized?

    Answer: Conduct a mobile UX audit and optimize the checkout flow

    Mobile UX friction—especially in checkout—is the leading cause of high mobile bounce and cart abandonment rates.

  2. Which e-commerce KPI measures the percentage of visitors who complete a desired action such as making a purchase?

    Answer: Conversion rate

    Conversion rate (CVR) = (number of purchases / total visitors) × 100, and is the primary measure of site effectiveness.

  3. A mid-market retailer wants to launch private-label products. What is the main strategic advantage?

    Answer: Higher margins and exclusive product differentiation

    Private-label products eliminate competition on identical SKUs and allow brands to command premium pricing with better margin control.

  4. What is 'demand forecasting' most critical for in e-commerce operations planning?

    Answer: Optimizing inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock

    Accurate demand forecasting ensures the right inventory is available at the right time, balancing carrying costs against lost sales from stockouts.

  5. A consultant is advising on platform selection. Which factor most strongly favors Shopify Plus over Magento for a growing DTC brand?

    Answer: Shopify Plus offers lower total cost of ownership with managed hosting

    Shopify Plus bundles hosting, security, and updates into its fee, reducing the technical overhead that Magento's self-hosted model requires.

  6. What is the primary role of a Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy when launching a new e-commerce product?

    Answer: Defining how the product will reach target customers and at what price

    A GTM strategy aligns targeting, positioning, pricing, and channel mix to efficiently connect a new product with its intended buyers.

  7. Which e-commerce business model has the LOWEST inventory risk for a new market entrant?

    Answer: Dropshipping

    Dropshipping transfers inventory ownership to the supplier, so the seller only purchases goods after a customer order is placed, eliminating holding costs.