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Batch picking guide: definition, process, and best practices
When it comes to fulfillment, time is money—literally. The longer your warehouse spends on picking and packing orders, the less profit you see. Enter: batch picking. This tried-and-true method isn’t just about speeding up your operations—it’s about maximizing efficiency, reducing […]
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Issue 6 : AI &omnichannel — the etail issue
I got to attend the eTail East conference in Boston last week. As the name suggests, it’s a show that attempts to straddle ecommerce and retail. And, as such, attendees and speakers were across the board, from small pure-play ecomm […]
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What is proof of delivery? (and why it’s crucial for your business)
Imagine shipping a valuable package, but having no way to verify it reached its destination. Sounds like a problem, right? That’s where proof of delivery (POD) comes in. This crucial document confirms your shipment’s successful arrival, protecting your business and […]
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Advanced shipping notice: the ultimate guide to asns
An advanced shipping notice (ASN) is an electronic notification sent by suppliers to buyers about incoming shipments. This guide will cover how ASNs work, their benefits to logistics and inventory management, and how to seamlessly implement them into your business […]
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Issue 5 : ecomm-specific p&ls, fulfillment network optimization, and diagnosing meta
Your P&L is organized all wrong 01 In his series Bridges, Taylor Holiday, CEO of ecommerce growth agency Common Thread Collective, breaks down how to (you guessed it) build bridges between marketing and finance. Episode 1 proposes a restructured P&L for ecommerce […]
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Best 3PL for Amazon sellers: 5 third party logistics providers to consider
The right Amazon 3PL provider could improve your shipment accuracy, cost efficiency, and growth opportunities. That’s because a 3PL, or third-party logistics provider, has reliable systems and information to fulfill orders quickly and some even meet Amazon’s standards for Seller […]
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Best 3PL for Shopify: top 5 providers
The right Shopify 3PL (third-party logistics) partner can bring the fulfillment improvements you need to increase accuracy and cost efficiency for your online store. But with thousands of options on the Shopify app store, where do you start? Below we’ll […]
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Best shiphero competitors & alternatives for 2025 (aka LVK logistics)
You might be here because you’re strongly considering hiring a 3PL and want to do your due diligence on competitors to ShipHero. Or, you may have already tried ShipHero and want something a bit different—it can be painful to change […]
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Red Stag Fulfillment vs. ShipBob: A detailed comparison
You may have come across Red Stag Fulfillment and ShipBob in your search for the best fulfillment service companies in the market. Both third-party logistics (3PL) providers offer high-quality fulfillment support that may be just what you need to scale […]
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Issue 4: beware of nullship, sean frank’s ecomm tips, and landing page design from a $50M founder
Breaking: beware of Nullship 01 As Freightwaves and Aaron Rubin have reported, it sure looks like Nullship (nullship dot gg), which bills itself as a discount shipping label provider, is fraudulent. In a case of if it seems too good to […]
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Warehouse packing stations: the key to efficient fulfillment operations
Packing stations are crucial components of efficient warehouse operations. These designated areas, where products are carefully packaged before shipping, directly impact customer satisfaction and costs. An optimized packing process ensures that products arrive at the customer’s doorstep in perfect condition, […]
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Top ShipMonk Alternatives for 2025
You’ve got merchandise to ship to customers, but how do you make sure everything arrives in one piece? And if you’re dealing with bigger items, how do you avoid paying an arm and a leg in shipping costs? ShipMonk offers […]