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Switching fulfillment companies is a pain point that most eCommerce companies don’t take lightly. Changing logistics operations or adding a new 3PL partner costs staff time and freight and can lead to delays in order processing if not done correctly. […]
Using sustainable packaging for eCommerce fulfillment has broad appeal with consumers. It can save you money while you reduce your brand’s carbon footprint. And eco-friendly packaging isn’t just an environmentally sound choice today but also a wise business decision. With […]
The CBD industry has gone mainstream, and business is, to put it bluntly, booming. As of this writing, marijuana products are fully legal in 21 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Guam, and Canada. Cannabis is legal for medical use and/or decriminalized […]
Whether you’re sending a gift to a friend or looking for good eCommerce fulfillment shipping options, knowing how to ship a package USPS is handy. This post outlines the steps to ship a package USPS and some of the most […]
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First in, first out — or FIFO — is an inventory management practice where the oldest stock goes to fill orders first. That way, the first stock purchased/received is the first to leave. FIFO is also an accounting principle, but […]
Success in today’s highly competitive marketplace can depend on how a business can efficiently leverage software integration. The same goes for eCommerce, where integrated software solutions can help businesses save time and money and increase efficiency—all of which are important […]
In logistics, when your station needs supplies or you’re moving goods for storage in a new location, those actions must happen quickly. That’s when a “milk run” occurs, getting people what they need when needed so that the work can […]
It can often feel like there are too many eCommerce tools for any company to manage. Every time you go to Google, it seems like there are new ads, articles, and search results for “the next big thing” promising to […]
Even before you opened your business, you had one eye on your own plans and another beady eye on your competition. It has stayed the same way ever since. Take your eye off the prize (or, in this case, your […]
Landed costs cover the cost of getting a manufactured good to your distribution center so you can send it to a customer after they buy from you. It seems simple, but the math behind the term is more complex than […]
If you’ve heard of direct fulfillment, you might have wondered what it means. Isn’t direct fulfillment just — fulfillment? To some extent, that is the case. But, as with many aspects of eCommerce fulfillment, separate companies use the term differently. […]
The old adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is sage advice for supply chains. Supply chain diversification can shield you against many threats, from disruptions to your supply chain to cost increases and customer frustrations. Resilience remains […]
On January 2, 2015, FedEx and UPS changed how they will price shipments. We detail how this could greatly increase shipping costs for e-retailers and other businesses that use companies like FedEx and UPS to ship their products.
In addition, we breakdown why the carriers are making the change and provide examples of how the new calculations work.
Lastly, we provide possible solutions for companies that would like to reduce their shipping costs and help minimize the impact that could come from dimensional pricing.
We’ve been there before! Red Stag Fulfillment was born out of necessity as the sister company to support a fast growing ECommerce business. You can read more about the story of our development here.
Our business is being the successful extension of your business, and a big part of that is providing tools to help you evaluate us, and other fulfillment companies. That’s why we openly share our Fulfillment Provider Questionnaire, as a tool for you to use when selecting your fulfillment partner.
Download a blank questionnaire, or the questionnaire with our answers for your own internal use.
