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 […]
ECommerce is an indispensable part of almost every retail business, but it comes with unique challenges, especially if you’re trying to figure out how to ship large boxes, oversized packages, and bulky products. That said, the challenge is full of […]
For eCommerce startups, fulfillment strategy is a moving target. If you start small, your first fulfillment warehouse might be a spare bedroom or garage. As you grow, you may rent warehouse space and hire staff to pick, pack, and ship […]
ECommerce businesses have many different shipping options. FedEx Ground is one of the most popular and best- known eCommerce shipping choices. However, there are many other ways to ship your orders. This includes other FedEx options and services from UPS […]
Kitting definition Kitting means gathering a set of products into a collection or kit. In manufacturing, the full kitting process assembles all the components a worker needs to complete a task. In order fulfillment, kitting is the practice of placing […]
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, […]
Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use shipping zones to determine the shipping cost of a package. Zones relate closely (but often not exactly) to distance traveled. Each zone corresponds with an approximate number of days from the point […]
D2C order fulfillment is the engine that powers eCommerce and, in an ideal world, your direct fulfillment solution will hum along without much input from you after the initial onboarding. But it may be too easy to get complacent about […]
Here’s the raw reality: warehouses don’t typically love receiving floor-loaded shipments. Why? Because unloading floor-loaded containers is much more complicated, time-consuming, and hazardous than receiving palletized stock. That said, there are times when floor stacking is the best (or only) […]
In the summer of 2019, the US Postal Service changed the way it calculates shipping charges. USPS added dimensional weight pricing. USPS joined FedEx, UPS, and DHL in applying a size-based formula for oversized boxes. However, USPS has a higher […]
The beauty of running a small eCommerce company is that you can use tools and services to make your SMB look bigger and more professional. Your company shipping choice is a critical factor in your success because eCommerce fulfillment is […]
Omnichannel is trending in eCommerce. Online selling demands an omnichannel retail approach because businesses have a better opportunity to reach the right consumers if they sell on multiple platforms. An omnichannel strategy can benefit your eCommerce fulfillment operations as well. […]