The Right 3PL Partner Can Help You Achieve 1-3-Day Shipping E-commerce operators and logistics managers are pressured to deliver goods to customers in three days or less. However, nationwide ground shipping with that speed expectation can be challenging if you fulfill all orders from a single warehouse location. Here's a guide to help you compete with Amazon-like delivery standards without spending a fortune on fast shipping. You'll learn how to… Continue reading
Online and virtual business that sell goods out of the state where their physical warehouse and factory are located nearly always operate their sales and logistics through multi-state and multi-country warehousing companies. The major advantage of using large-scale warehousing company services is the convenience for your customers and the logistics advantages for your company. The cost of real estate for warehousing inventory is high. The cost of labor involved in the warehousing, packaging,… Continue reading
While a number of brick-and-mortar stores are facing closure, Amazon and other e-commerce sites have experienced record sales. Rick Stein of the Urban Decision Group notes 30,000 store closures in the past five years. In the first few months of 2020, 2,000 have closed with an additional 15,000 more expected by the end of the year. At the start of 2020, department stores occupied 30% of all mall space. Fifty… Continue reading
Handling Fulfillment In-House and Outsourcing Have Their Pros and Cons E-commerce brand founders, operations managers, and DTC teams must decide whether to fulfill orders in-house, hire a fulfillment company, or use a dropshipping model. Each fulfillment strategy has pros and cons, and some models work better at different stages of business growth. In this article, we break down the differences between self-fulfillment, fulfillment company offerings, and dropshipping. By the end,… Continue reading
Barcode scanning is a critical part of the overall inventory management, fulfillment and shipping process that doesn’t seem to get as much attention as other warehouse functions. Without it, warehouse operations are subject to human error, leaving receiving, inventory, fulfillment and shipping errors with a chance to flourish. But when barcode scanning technologies are implemented and used properly, warehouse staff can operate with extremely low levels of errors – which… Continue reading
Understand Warehouse Receiving Processes Before You Ship to Your 3PL Warehouse Before sending your e-commerce brand's products to the 3PL warehouse, you should understand typical warehouse receiving issues that impact fulfillment speed and cost. E-commerce teams managing shipments to 3PLs must plan ahead for potential hiccups with product identification, inspections, and placement. Here is an overview of the warehouse receiving process to help you anticipate what might happen after your… Continue reading
Speed Up Fulfillment and Delivery without Sacrificing Accuracy or Overspending Several strategies help commerce operators cut fulfillment lag times without making mistakes or straining their budget. Whether you handle fulfillment in-house or work with a 3PL, Amazon-like delivery has become the standard and the customer expectation, even if you run a small e-commerce business. Here are five tips for speeding up fulfillment and boosting customer satisfaction as you build a… Continue reading
Connecting Your Warehouse to the Latest Technology Can Improve Productivity and Management Warehouse and fulfillment managers benefit from cutting through buzzwords like "real-time data" and "IoT-enabled logistics" to learn which technology solutions are actually worth investing in. Embracing big data is more than chasing trends; it's solving real operational challenges like tracking inventory, speeding up picking, and overcoming labor shortages. In this guide, you'll learn how big data and IoT… Continue reading
New 3PL Technology Could Help Your E-Commerce Company Run Smoother and Stay Competitive Emerging technology can help e-commerce leaders and logistics leaders stay competitive in their industry while outsourcing warehouse operations. Advancements in AI integration, blockchain technology, and robotics are changing how 3PL teams work. Meanwhile, software interfaces are becoming more intuitive, and 5G connectivity is improving real-time communication and tracking. In this article, you'll learn about some of the… Continue reading
Real-Time Inventory Management Can Prevent Stockouts and Backorders E-commerce business owners, operational leads and anyone managing inventory will benefit from real-time inventory tracking. Software and supporting technologies immediately record sales and purchases to give you an instant and complete picture of your inventory without delays. This article discusses how real-time inventory helps brands better manage their products to avoid excess inventory and stockouts. Just What is Real-Time Inventory Management? Real-time… Continue reading
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