Shipping will get more expensive for your company next year as more and more carriers announce higher pricing. So far, most carrier 2023 general rate increases (GRIs) are around 6.9%, with some inching higher as 2022 ends. That means everything […]
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, […]
How will you know how much product to produce for your next holiday? What kinds of capital will you need to invest in stock for your next fiscal year? Demand forecasting has the answers. Demand forecasts project sales for the […]
When dark clouds are on the economic horizon, many eCommerce businesses start implementing cost-saving measures at breakneck speeds. Every order matters even more than before during a slowdown, and there just aren’t enough orders to go around. You need to […]
The U.S. economy faces potential contraction instead of obvious growth, and it’s easy to see the chaos this is causing in logistics. Large players like Amazon are dominating the news with plans to abandon dozens of facilities, while newer entrants […]
With the 2022 UPS peak surcharges published, all three major carriers have announced their holiday plans. We’re seeing a focus on heavy parcels and shippers with high volumes. Home deliveries are in the crosshairs, but that doesn’t mean your profitability […]
We live in a multi-modal world. Before a product arrives on your customer’s doorstep, it has probably traveled on several different modes of transport before and after eCommerce fulfillment packaged and shipped the order. One of those was undoubtedly drayage. […]
The U.S. Postal Service is the second major carrier to publish its peak season rate increase, so we’ve got important Peak USPS 2022 increases below. You’ll see the cost to ship items rise starting on October 3, running until January […]
FedEx has announced its 2022 peak season surcharges and pricing, giving businesses like yours the time to prepare your Q4 budgets. While the increase doesn’t come as a surprise, it does arrive as many companies face increasing price pressures and […]
It’s never too early to prep for your holiday sales volume, but as every eCommerce leader knows, it can quickly become too late. Looking at the current state of the market and global supply chains, Red Stag Fulfillment believes that […]
Supply chain continuity planning has always been essential for eCommerce businesses, but in an environment of ongoing disruptions, it’s inescapable. A continuously updated plan is critical to the well-being of your supply chain and your business. Are you prepared for […]