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Order fulfillment may not be the most exciting element of your eCommerce company. When things go wrong, however, it’s probably the thing that keeps you up at night. When your fulfillment operations hit a snag, it can bring your whole […]
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Fulfillment services aren’t interchangeable. Different 3PLs have different strengths and specializations. We know that Red Stag Fulfillment isn’t the right choice for everyone. (Though we are a great fulfillment choice for many eCommerce companies!) We sometimes refer potential clients to […]
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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, […]
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At Red Stag Fulfillment, we refer 88% of the potential clients who call us to another fulfillment company. It’s not because we don’t like working with new clients – we do. It’s because we’re 100% committed to working only with […]
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At Red Stag Fulfillment, we are always excited to find our next great client. But we know that we aren’t the right fit for every business. In fact, we aren’t able to accept most of the companies that inquire about […]
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At Red Stag Fulfillment, we only accept a small number of the companies that contact us as clients. We’re not snobs. We just know our strengths and we’re hyper focused on working with companies whose needs align with the value […]
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Reducing shipping costs for your eCommerce store is one of the most effective ways to improve your bottom line. Small businesses in particular can see a huge upside in taking the time to lower shipping costs. Particularly if you offer […]
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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. In the continental US, most carriers break down the country into seven […]
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In the summer of 2019, the US Postal Service changed the way it calculates shipping charges. The USPS has added new dimensional weight pricing. As a result, USPS shipping rates for some packages will increase substantially. The USPS shipping change […]
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Crowdfunding campaigns are a popular choice to start a new business or launch a new product. If you run a successful crowdfunding campaign, however, your work isn’t done until you have the rewards in the hands of your backers. Dealing […]
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For eCommerce startups, fulfillment strategy is a moving target. If you start out small, your first fulfillment warehouse may be your spare bedroom or garage. As you grow, you might rent warehouse space and hire staff to pick, pack, and […]
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You may have seen or read coverage depicting a fulfillment center as a terrible place to work. John Oliver’s most recent Last Week Tonight episode focused on the dangers of fulfillment center work. It’s the latest in a string of […]