1. You need a single provider to manage course materials virtually but keep general merchandise on-site
2. You want to reduce your financial exposure while improving both course materials and merchandise services for students
Although two of our other configurations (Virtual Course Materials Only and Merchandise Only On Campus) create a hybrid environment from your perspective, our Hybrid configuration (as defined by us) is when we power both sides of the student experience with merchandise remaining on-premise and course materials going virtual. We leverage our strength in remote course materials management and fulfillment and local merchandising to maximize the outcome.
Hybrid stores are powerful since each relies on existing deep optimizations at Sidewalk. We leverage our On-Premise Merchandise Only plans in combination with our Virtual Course Materials Only plans to create more benefits for every stakeholder, students above all. Our Hybrid plan packs essentially the same benefits as our On-Premise Full-Service plan, but is easier and faster to implement.
Even if you're years away from making this decision we're here for guidance, advice, or just to be a sounding board.
