Nothing’s more frustrating for your customers than a package that doesn’t arrive on time. Delays to your freight may mean you need to adjust your warehouse staff or notify customers of potential delays. A 3PL like Red Stag Fulfillment can help you avoid those headaches by helping you with inventory management, backed by our guarantees. … Read more
In logistics, when your station needs supplies or you’re moving goods for storage in a new location, those actions must happen quickly. That’s when a “milk run” occurs—getting people what they need when needed so that the work can continue. While the local milk runs delivering dairy farm products door-to-door are largely a thing of … Read more
If there’s one hard truth that all ecommerce owners know, it’s that some inventory shrinkage is unavoidable: A box drops during unloading. A supplier sends the wrong quantity. A product expires before you sell it. And you know that shrinkage costs you — maybe more than you realize. Many warehouses, logistics partners, and fulfillment providers … Read more
Finished goods inventory is the total on-hand stock of products that have completed the production process and are ready for sale. The value of these products must be reported in your financial records. Without it, you can’t accurately measure profitability or liquidity. During my career as an inventory manager, I saw what happens when finished … Read more
You want to ship a desk, but it seems complicated. You worry about the size, the fragility, the cost, the carriers–it’s overwhelming. You’re not alone. In the guide below, we’ll go over the 10 steps of shipping a desk with minimal risk, at reasonable cost, and without the anxiety that usually follows. We ship heavy … Read more
Shipping a tire, with or without the wheel or rims, isn’t hard if you have good instructions. Knowing how to ship tires and rims will help you get your items to their destination without damage and understand the shipping costs beforehand. Here’s a guide to how to ship rims and tires. How to ship tires … Read more
If you’re not sure which inventory management software is best for your business, this guide will compare the top solutions so you can make the right decision. I’m Oliver Munro—I was an inventory manager and warehouse manager for over six years. I’ve worked in multiple organizations in different sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, and retail, and … Read more
The Amazon pick and pack fee, also called its fulfillment fee, applies to the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. This charge is a per-unit fee that helps Amazon cover costs and generate income when it sends your products to consumers. The Amazon pick and pack fee changes significantly according to product category, size, and weight. … Read more
A 3PL is a fulfillment and logistics partner that helps ecommerce brands and other companies store and move products for sale. This article provides pretty much everything you need to know about 3PLs, so you can find the one that fits best with your business. You’ll learn what a 3PL does, how they support your … Read more
In manufacturing and fulfillment, every stage of production matters. But there’s one critical phase that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves: work in process (WIP) inventory. WIP inventory refers to the partially completed products in your production line, representing the materials and effort you’ve invested before the items are ready for sale. Understanding and … Read more
Warehouse automation leverages robotic systems, cloud-based software, and automated warehouse tools to improve process efficiency inside a warehouse. These solutions help streamline tasks like warehouse receiving and order fulfillment, saving time and money with faster, more effective workflows. During my career as a warehouse manager, I’ve seen and used all types of automation systems, from … Read more
If there’s one thing my 6+ years of experience as a warehouse manager has taught me, it’s that a good warehouse management system (WMS) is paramount to efficient warehouse operations. And efficiency is everything in a warehouse. When a process is delayed or inventory is mismanaged, the customer feels it the most. During my career, … Read more
