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Fulfillment center vs. warehouse
You might hear the following terms used interchangeably: fulfillment center, warehouse, distribution center, and third-party logistics (3PL). While there is some overlap, each of these terms has a distinct meaning. Here’s what you need to know when comparing a fulfillment […]
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Is a fulfillment house right for your ecommerce business?
A reliable fulfillment house by any other name would be as sweet to your profit margins. If you’ve heard the term “fulfillment house” recently but aren’t sure what it means, you’re not alone. It pops up from time to time […]
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Global fulfillment services: the ecommerce guide
Ecommerce can erase borders for sellers. But your online store is only open to the whole world if you have access to global fulfillment services. Because shipping ecommerce orders to other countries can involve complex paperwork, it’s a good idea […]
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Understanding ecommerce fulfillment: definition, process, resources
Successful ecommerce businesses all have one thing in common: terrific ecommerce fulfillment. You can have the best product in the world, an inviting website, and a sales funnel that slides your customers quickly to the checkout, but if your ecommerce […]
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Amazon Seller Fulfilled Prime: the complete guide for sellers [2025]
Amazon’s Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP) program lets vendors display the Prime badge on their products while maintaining control of their fulfillment process. With Amazon’s third party sellers generating billions in annual sales, this program offers significant growth potential. But the strict […]
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Downsize your shipments and reduce your shipping costs
As an eCommerce business, you’ve probably noticed an uptick in shipping and costs – both domestic and international — over the past few years. From the pandemic to rising inflation, shipping costs have gone up. And obviously these cost increases […]
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Shopify fulfillment network: what to know after flexport acquisition
In 2019, Shopify built the Shopify Fulfillment Network (SFN) to provide storage, inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping for Shopify sellers. The network comprised a mix of warehouses owned by Shopify and independent eCommerce Fulfillment warehouses that Shopify subcontracted with. […]
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How much does a shipping container cost?
A shipping container is a steel container used for shipping cargo. Shipping companies own shipping containers. They lease them to freight shippers for moving full container load (FCL) or less than container load (LCL) cargo. There’s also a growing trend […]
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What’s the difference between a carrier and a shipper?
Carrier and shipper are key terms in eCommerce fulfillment that every online business should know. Here’s our guide to the difference between a carrier and a shipper, along with tips to improve your eCommerce shipping. What’s a carrier vs. a […]
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Are logistics jobs in demand?
Logistics jobs span a wide range of career options, from entry-level to advanced. Because logistics and supply chains are so varied, you can bring almost any skill set and find a career in the logistics industry: warehousing, project management, operations, […]
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Why is shipping so expensive?
One of the questions we have heard often over the last year is, “Why is shipping so expensive?” Shipping rates have increased since the pandemic’s disruptions, and eCommerce companies are facing a new kind of supply chain difficulty: controlling shipping […]
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How to ship cookies
A box of cookies can be a sweet treat for anyone during the holidays or at any time of year. Whether you own a bakery or want to send homemade cookies to your loved ones, getting delicate cookies to someone’s […]