avarto Bertelsmann, providers of integrated eCommerce in Supply Chain Management, needed to gain a clearer understanding of how retailers approach global expansion of their eCommerce activities. Together we designed a survey to be distributed across four sectors [Beauty, Fashion, Luxury & FMCG]. In total we surveyed over 90 companies, and the resulting whitepaper is the culmination of the research.

We spoke with over 100 e-commerce leaders in Asia Pacific to identify their focus area for 2015. We asked them to score the importance on scale of 1 – 10, 10 being critically important. Here is a snap shot of what we learnt from them. Click on the thumbnail to download the infographic.

Worldwide Business Research has conducted dozens of interviews with representatives from leading multinational companies in the travel, food and restaurant, luxury goods, media, apparel and fashion industries. Insights from their managing directors, chief marketing officers and chief digital officers provide a comprehensive breakdown of the most pressing priorities and concerns that are shaping the current e-commerce landscape in Asia.

Last year Ilias Chelidonis, Head of eCommerce, Meritus Hotels presented an insightful CASE STUDY “Tracking Social Media’s Conversion Over Time And Assessing The True ROI.” During his presentation he spoke about: •  How to use social media to track your web traffic •  How to create a social media strategy that maximises conversions •  How to identify the right networks and build the most relevant content Click on the thumbnail to download his presentation!

Jia En Teo, Co-Founder, Roomorama.com was a speaker at last year’s E-tail Asia conference. She presented a CASE STUDY on “How To Build The Most Comprehensive User Experience Onsite”. During her presentation she primarily focused on: •  Building a personalized, customized website catering for a variety of customer segments •  Optimizing on-site experience, live chat and click to call •  How to build a seamless user experience

We are happy to share with you the KEYNOTE PRESENTATION by Nazar Musa, Regional CEO, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, LivingSocial which he presented last year the E-Tail Asia conference. The topic of his keynote was “The Future Of eCommerce In Southeast Asia: Where Does The Opportunity Lie?” During the course of his presentation he focused on: •  Given the backdrop on the development of eCommerce within the region, what are the main challenges the industry faces? •  What are the prospects for future growth? •  What are the specific criteria for successfully launching in individual countries within Asia? Click on the thumbnail to download his presentation!

During E-tail Asia’s EXPERT INSIGHT stream, Vinnie Lauria, Managing Partner, Golden Gate Ventures, presented on “How Do Venture Capital Funds Evaluate eCommerce And What Are The Criteria For A Successful eBusiness?” He spoke on: •  Where and how do they see individual growth in different regions? •  What are the measures and criteria for a successful eCommerce business? •  Which countries specifically are the best opportunities for growth for eCommerce? Click on the thumbnail to download his presentation!

The Online Payments Market Guide puts together a comprehensive overview of the global e-payments ecosystem, mapping out ongoing developments, emerging trends and evolving business models. The Guide is released by The Paypers on an annual basis and is aimed at delivering a state-of-the-art overview of the global e-payments and ecommerce ecosystem. You can download a free copy here.