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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. […]
Cross-docking can help your eCommerce company streamline its fulfillment processes, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce order fulfillment cycle time. This post explains the cross-docking process, how it works with full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) inbound shipments, and how cross-docking […]
Supply chain continuity planning has always been essential for eCommerce businesses to ensure continuity of supply, but in an environment of ongoing disruptions, shortages, and vulnerabilities, it’s more important than ever to double down on planning. A continuously updated plan […]
When it comes to how to ship furniture, there are many considerations: what is the cheapest shipping cost, how many pieces are being shipped, how to safely package it so it doesn’t break or get damaged, LTL vs FTL, what […]
Mis-picks can easily cost eCommerce companies hundreds of thousands of dollars each quarter. If your error rate is above the industry average (about 2% to 3%), then you likely face millions of dollars in lost revenue each year. That’s a […]
As we reflect on peak season, communication is key to managing a good relationship between a business and its customer. Let’s be honest, shipping delays can happen. But, you can set the tone of delays by being up front and […]
Many products arrive by shipping container or full truckload (FTL) or less than truckload (LTL) freight. You don’t usually get to choose whether your shipments are floor loaded or palletized, but the difference in loading styles could increase the cost of […]
The pandemic led to an explosion of hobbies and new home purchases, so you (or your company) might be at a connection between the two and wondering how to ship a guitar and amp. If that’s where you’re at, here’s […]
One of the best ways to increase your eCommerce profit margins is by maximizing the value of existing customers rather than enduring a constant churn of new customer acquisition and loss. Focusing on repeat business can help you increase marketing […]
In the past, it was a struggle to find a high-quality photo that perfectly matches the theme of your project. Often you were stuck with very cheap stock images that didn’t fit. Or, high-quality photos were priced out of the […]
Cranking up an online store from hobby to growing enterprise is difficult, but there’s a lot of arduous work already done for many of today’s startups. That’s one reason you’ll see Shopify stores in the lead of many product categories. […]
ECommerce shoppers have the same high expectations for every online store, no matter what size, so small business owners must leverage every tool available to compete with bigger businesses. Nowhere is that truer than in eCommerce fulfillment. While setting up […]
Dunnage is a common logistics term that’s slowly making its way to the ears of eCommerce businesses and regular consumers, but there’s still confusion around the term, what it includes, and its value to your business. Let’s take a quick […]
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.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It
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.
