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After the past couple of years, making eCommerce predictions or those about the logistics industry in general still feels risky. However, patterns have emerged that may point the way to what’s next. Markets are reshaping eCommerce brands and supply chains, […]
When you start your eCommerce business, getting your first shipment of products is exciting. The last thing you’re thinking of are fulfillment centers. You set up your eCommerce storefront and wait for the orders to roll in. At first, there […]
As an online shopper, nothing’s more frustrating than when a package doesn’t arrive on time. They’re waiting for your product right now, and most of us are so familiar with fast shipping that we plan to start using a purchase […]
In our just-in-time, instant gratification world, no one likes out of stock notifications. However, sometimes your supply chain breaks down and an item goes out of stock. If you’re wondering what to do if a product is out of stock, […]
One of the most critical decisions you must make about your eCommerce operations is your warehouse locations. If your headquarters is in Memphis or a nearby area of Tennessee, a Memphis 3PL could be a good choice for your eCommerce […]
How will you know how much product to produce for your next holiday? What kinds of capital will you need to invest in stock for your next fiscal year? Demand forecasting has the answers. Demand forecasts project sales for the […]
Retailers should work on their last-minute fulfillment checklists and peak season prep to ensure they’re ready for the coming weeks. There’s plenty of work to test and tweak, so you optimize efforts and minimize costs. In 2022, that feels more […]
The traditional business model of handling many or all operations in-house isn’t always the most productive. This is particularly true for small eCommerce businesses. Many eCommerce companies have been able to expand operations while operating on a shoestring. Third-party logistics […]
When someone places an order in your eCommerce store, they have to confirm two addresses. You need their shipping address and also the billing address for their payment method. These two addresses may be exactly the same. Or they may […]
You might hear the following terms used interchangeably: fulfillment center, warehouse, distribution center, and third-party logistics (3PL). While there is some overlap, each of these terms has a distinct meaning. Here’s what you need to know when comparing a fulfillment […]
When dark clouds are on the economic horizon, many eCommerce businesses start implementing cost-saving measures at breakneck speeds. Every order matters even more than before during a slowdown, and there just aren’t enough orders to go around. You need to […]
Online stores that sell and ship high-value items must give special consideration to order fulfillment. You have a lot to lose from shoddy logistics if you sell high-ticket products. Damage in transit and warehouse shrinkage can be significant expenses. And, […]
The Shopify retail app, Shopify POS, is just one more reason Shopify hosts more stores (over 4 million) than any other eCommerce platform. Shopify POS comes free with Shopify eCommerce plans and allows you to switch seamlessly between online and […]
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.
