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It can be hard to quantify the value that superior third-party logistics provides to your business. While you see the cost when things go wrong — return shipping, replacement products, dissatisfied customers — it’s not always easy to understand what […]
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A lot more goes into successful order fulfillment than shelves of neatly stacked products. There is an art and a science to pick and pack methods. Good inventory management and the right pick and pack software will help you ship orders with […]
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High-tech warehousing has a new way to calculate space and pricing: the cubic storage model. This warehousing model uses a daily calculation of the cubic feet taken up by every item in the warehouse. ECommerce fulfillment companies can use this […]
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Supply chains and eCommerce companies have a wealth of information about every aspect of their business, and turning to data-driven insights can help you leverage it for great success. That’s a significant promise, but it can be hard to understand […]
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If you have your own account with FedEx or UPS for your eCommerce fulfillment, it might seem logical to stick with one carrier. That will help you get volume discounts, plus you only have to deal with one shipping bill […]
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Shipping and delivery are a vital part of your eCommerce business. Shipping is also one of the highest costs of eCommerce fulfillment. Fortunately, because of the growing popularity of online retail, shipping options for eCommerce have expanded. Here’s your complete […]
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One of the best ways to increase the profits from your eCommerce business in 2021 is to improve your inventory management. Even if you think you’ve got a good system for inventory management, a few tweaks could take your process […]
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As eCommerce companies find more creative ways to ship oversized and bulky items, it seems like it should be simple to ship a bike. But bike shipping is not a simple process, as you probably know if you’ve ever tried […]
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After you place an order online, you might get a shipping update that mentions a carrier facility. The notice might say “Arriving at carrier facility” or “Leaving carrier facility.” Here’s everything you need to know about this stage of order […]
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Free shipping is an effective but sometimes costly sales tool. Is it possible for companies to offer free shipping and still make money? The short answer is “yes,” but getting there can be difficult. So, it’s important to revisit why […]
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Savvy online retailers know that a smooth return process is a major factor in customer retention. In fact, good return policies can even increase your sales by reassuring your customers that they can send back items they don’t like. Yet, […]
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When a customer makes a purchase from your eCommerce business, they are not thinking about the steps needed to deliver a box to their doorstep. But the action that takes place in the background — eCommerce fulfillment — is what […]