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Because people use the terms interchangeably, we often get questions on how distribution centers work and their impact on an eCommerce supply chain. So, let’s take a look at the standard distribution center, its activities, and its role in broader […]
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At Red Stag Fulfillment, we ship thousands of separate parcels to individual consumers. But, since eCommerce fulfillment is constantly evolving, our services continue to grow and change. Recently, we’ve had more clients requesting palletized shipping. So here’s what you should […]
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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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It’s time to take a break from worrying about dock delays, unavailable containers, and driver shortages, and instead, worry about how those same problems are impacting the pallets you need to move goods. It seems 2021 isn’t done with us […]
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The pandemic’s impact, especially in Q4, showed significant cracks in the supply chain foundation, and regional carriers may be the best protection from now on. That take comes from our experience in 2020 and the work we did to ensure […]
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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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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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Mis-picks can easily cost eCommerce companies hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, if not millions. Nearly a decade ago, an Intermec and Pcdata survey found that each mis-pick costs a company $22, and other data estimated total annual losses […]
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Online shoppers have come to expect the instant gratification of next-day delivery. Consumers’ willingness to wait to receive their orders has dwindled significantly in the past half-decade. If your eCommerce fulfillment process takes too long, you’ll lose sales. One of […]
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Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a career choice that is exploding due to ongoing demands in the fulfillment and logistics space. From COVID-19 increasing eCommerce sales to most supply chains going global, the industry needs more professionals like you. Georgetown […]
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Container consolidation is often pitched as a way to lower import costs from overseas manufacturers. However, it’s also a complex process that can be difficult to accomplish on your own. It can be a vital tool for eCommerce companies that […]