In the e-commerce industry, with the continuous development of the market and the intensification of competition, merchants often need to adjust their operating models to better adapt to market changes. For merchants on the Temu platform, switching from a semi-hosted model to a fully-hosted model may be a strategic choice. So, what is the process of changing Temu’s semi-hosted model to a fully-hosted model?
1. Clarify the conversion needs
First, merchants need to clarify whether they are willing to switch to a fully-hosted model. This requires an in-depth understanding of the fully-hosted model, including its service content, fee structure, contract terms, etc. At the same time, merchants also need to evaluate their business scale, product characteristics, and market positioning to ensure that the fully-hosted model can meet their development needs.
2. Contact Temu Official
Merchants can contact Temu officials through Temu’s official website, customer service hotline, or investment promotion team, and express their willingness to switch to a fully-hosted model. During the contact process, merchants can ask for information such as the specific conversion process, required materials, and precautions.
3. Evaluate inventory and logistics
Before switching to the full-hosting model, merchants need to evaluate their inventory and logistics. If they already have their own overseas warehouses or other third-party warehousing and logistics arrangements when using the semi-hosting model, merchants need to consider adjusting this part of the inventory to the warehouse designated by Temu, or reconfigure the supply chain according to the requirements of Temu’s full-hosting model. In addition, merchants also need to understand Temu’s logistics distribution policies and service standards to ensure that the goods can be delivered to consumers in a timely manner.
4. Sign a full-hosting agreement
Merchants need to re-sign a full-hosting model service agreement with Temu. In this agreement, both parties will clarify their respective rights and obligations, including but not limited to product management, logistics distribution, after-sales service and fee payment. Merchants need to read the content of the agreement carefully to ensure that their rights and interests are protected.
5. System switching and data handover
According to the guidance provided by Temu, merchants need to switch the backend system or migrate data. This includes the handover of product information, order status, customer data and other relevant data. Merchants need to ensure that these data can be smoothly transitioned to the full-hosting model and managed uniformly by Temu. At the same time, merchants also need to understand the operating procedures and rules of the new system in order to better adapt to the new operating model.
Sixth, training and adaptation
In order to help merchants better adapt to the full hosting model, Temu usually organizes relevant training activities. Merchants can participate in these training activities to understand the operating procedures and rules under the full hosting model so as to better deal with various problems in daily operations.
Seventh, start and operate
After completing all the above steps, merchants can officially operate stores under the full hosting model. At this time, merchants are mainly responsible for supply and inventory replenishment, while store operations, order processing, logistics distribution and other links will be fully taken over by Temu. Merchants need to pay close attention to the operation of the store and continuously optimize products and services based on market demand and consumer feedback.
As the market develops and competition intensifies, merchants need to adjust their operating models to adapt to changes. The Temu platform provides a process for semi-hosting to full hosting. Merchants clarify their needs, contact officials, evaluate inventory and logistics, sign contracts, switch systems and handover data, conduct training, and finally start full hosting operations. This transformation and upgrading helps merchants cope with market challenges and achieve operational optimization.