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What Does The Future of Ecommerce Look Like? With Derric Haynie of EcommerceTech.io

Derric Haynie is the Chief Ecommerce Technologist for EcommerceTech.io. After seeing a disconnect between ecommerce teams and the tools they were using, Derric started his company to help these businesses find the right technology for them. He has years of experience in marketing, technology, and ecommerce and is a renowned expert in Shopify applications and tech.
  • November 3, 2021
  • The eCommerce Wizards Podcast
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In this episode

Ecommerce is constantly changing. Anyone in the industry will be quick to tell you how fluid and uncertain the market can be — especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. So much is still unknown, especially for smaller digital brands. Is your company prepared for the coming tides of the online marketplace?

No one can truly know what the future of ecommerce will hold, but there are people who are plugged into the latest trends and challenges impacting the industry. Derric Haynie, a Shopify expert and ecommerce wizard, is one of those people. He works with digital tools and brands every day, giving him a keen insight into what is on the horizon. So, what are Derric’s predictions?

Guillaume Le Tual invites Derric Haynie, the Chief Ecommerce Technologist at EcommerceTech.io, back to the show to discuss his thoughts on the future of ecommerce. Together, they talk about the current problems and pain points in the marketplace and how they might be improved. They also dive into the trends affecting manufacturing, the importance of diversifying the supply chain, and how AI can be used to improve your online store. Hear it all on this episode of the Ecommerce Wizards Podcast.

What you’ll learn

  • Derric Haynie’s predictions for the future of ecommerce
  • The pros and cons of all-in-one software versus specialized tools
  • Utilizing AI to improve and personalize your ecommerce systems
  • Why delivery will be one of the greatest hurdles for small ecommerce brands
  • Derric talks about increasing the lifetime value of customers
  • The growing competition between Shopify and Amazon
  • How will manufacturing continue to evolve?
  • Diversifying products and the supply chain in a post-pandemic world

About Derric Haynie

Derric Haynie is the Chief Ecommerce Technologist for EcommerceTech.io. After seeing a disconnect between ecommerce teams and the tools they were using, Derric started his company to help these businesses find the right technology for them. He has years of experience in marketing, technology, and ecommerce and is a renowned expert in Shopify applications and tech.

Before starting EcommerceTech.io, Derric held executive roles at a number of ecommerce and marketing companies, including Gorgias, BoxyCharm, and Vulpine Interactive. Outside of work, he volunteers for GrowthX Academy, where he mentors and advises students interested in becoming expert growth hackers.

The Ecommerce Wizards Podcast is hosted by Guillaume Le Tual, CEO of MageMontreal. Watch more episodes on our YouTube channel.

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