The Differences between Omni-Channel and Multi-Channel Strategies
The Differences between Omni-channel and Multi-channel Strategies With the steady increase in access points for the obtaining of products and services, modern businesses have started adopting the Multi-Channel strategy that comes equipped with various “Touch points”, so as to offer more options for accessing such services with simplicity and ease. The user experience may differ from place to place because of various strategies that may be applied at each different outlet of the Multi-Channel System. The Omni-Channel system, on the other hand, is all about providing a uniform set of services at every outlet to ensure that the user experience is always consistent; and also to provide “effortless” transition from one channel to another. Take, for example, Starbucks Coffee – they allow the customers to order their beverages in advance through a phone application so that they can come and pick them up at a time that suits them, by just showing a copy of the receipt on their phone. Thi...