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Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach Go 24/7: The Port of Los Angeles, one of the busiest ports in the United States, is ramping up to operate around the clock, joining its neighbor, the Port of Long Beach. This decision comes in the wake of significant supply chain bottlenecks. Notably, Walmart, UPS, and FedEx have pledged to increase their efforts to help alleviate the congestion at these ports.

Collectively, the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports handle more than 25% of American imports. However, despite these efforts, over 80 cargo ships remain stranded in the Pacific Ocean, awaiting the opportunity to dock and unload.

Shopify Expands Services: Shopify continues to diversify and optimize its merchant offerings. The Canadian e-commerce giant has recently introduced an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) program into its app ecosystem. This initiative involves partnerships with tech giants such as Microsoft and Oracle to offer merchants a comprehensive system that manages inventory, products, orders, and customer information.

Previously, merchants had to use third-party apps to connect their Shopify stores to ERP tools. This new integration aims to save time and money for businesses. Recently, Shopify has also introduced features like one-click checkout integrations with Facebook and Google, as well as a "Buy Now, Pay Later" option through Affirm. Shopify's objective is to be the all-encompassing platform that caters to every need of a direct-to-consumer business.

Amazon Updates Christmas FBA Deadline: In its recent announcement, Amazon advanced its deadline for Christmas inventory to arrive at fulfillment centers from December 11th to December 2nd. This change aims to ensure sufficient stock for the platform's popular products. Adjustments like this reflect the ongoing challenges in the global supply chain experienced throughout 2021.

Ping Pong Payments: Did you know that Ping Pong Payments allows you to pay suppliers, employees, and VAs in local currencies? This feature helps you save both time and money. Signing up is easy and once approved, you receive $ 500 to get started.

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Port of Los Angeles
Port of Long Beach
Walmart, UPS, FedEx
Shopify
ERP Program
Microsoft, Oracle
One-Click Checkout
Buy Now, Pay Later
Amazon FBA
Christmas Deadline
Ping Pong Payments

FAQ:

Q: Why are the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach going 24/7? A: They are increasing their operating hours to alleviate significant supply chain bottlenecks and reduce congestion at the ports.

Q: What is Shopify's new ERP program? A: Shopify has introduced an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program integrated into its app ecosystem in partnership with Microsoft and Oracle. It aims to consolidate various aspects of commerce operations into one system.

Q: How has Amazon updated its Christmas FBA deadline and why? A: Amazon has moved the deadline for Christmas inventory to arrive at fulfillment centers from December 11th to December 2nd to ensure better stock availability for popular products.

Q: How does Ping Pong Payments benefit businesses? A: Ping Pong Payments allows businesses to make payments in local currencies for suppliers, employees, and VAs, thus saving time and money.