Published March 1, 2022
For many companies, e-commerce has been a revelation as a growth driver in the era of pandemics and quick commerce. So why break up a good thing? According to David Latona, CEO of supply chain services firm Tompkins Solutions, it’s all about the money.
“I think they’re trying to disconnect the two to show higher profits on their e-commerce site, without letting the retail brick-and-mortar drag the percentages on the overall EBITDA [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization] down,” Latona told Modern Shipper. “I don’t see any real benefits to it. I see a lot of additional costs, and I see inventory management issues. But I don’t see any other benefits.”