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B2B fulfillment: wholesale and distribution logistics
What is B2B order fulfillment? B2B order fulfillment is when a third-party logistics provider (3PL) ships orders to a business on behalf of another business. 3PLs can serve as strategic partners that support your B2B fulfillment and supply chain logistics by receiving […]
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Your guide to musical instrument fulfillment
Musical instruments can be difficult for anyone to ship, but those issues scale when you sell saxophones, guitars, keyboards, and more online. While our 2021 look at how to ship instruments individually sparked interest, we thought it was time to […]
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Tire fulfillment guide
Consumers increasingly want to make purchases online, so the product categories that need eCommerce fulfillment services continue to expand. Ordering automotive parts for delivery is not only becoming more common; it’s becoming easier for retailers to do. We recently published […]
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Are you prepared for carrier 2023 general rate increases?
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 […]
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Is the dropshipping business model right for you?
Dropshipping (or drop shipping) is an eCommerce strategy where the seller (you) lists items for sale online but doesn’t physically possess the stock. The manufacturer or distributor (dropshipping supplier) manages inventory and handles order fulfillment, and you only pay for […]
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How 3PLs Balance Inventory Control and Warehouse Locations
Order fulfillment becomes a significant challenge when you outgrow the garage-as-a-warehouse stage and need to start considering how to balance inventory control against customer and warehouse locations. There are ways to save money and speed up fulfillment, but how do […]
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Pet food and supplies fulfillment guide
Our recent post on how to ship pet food and supplies focused on best practices for small or irregular pet supply shipments. But, if your eCommerce brand caters to the enormous online pet market, you need fast and reliable pet […]
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How to ship pet food and supplies
While you can still buy pet supplies at the grocery or pet store, pet food is increasingly shipped directly to people’s homes. If you need to send pet accessories, either occasionally or regularly, some basic knowledge will keep your packages […]
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3PL RFP template: helping you get started
You know you’ve needed fulfillment help for a while, and your boss walks into your office or shoots over an email and asks you to put together a 3PL RFP. You’ve likely never done that before. After a quick trip […]
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Your Easy Guide to Improve Inventory Management
It’s never a good idea to let your inventory drop to zero. At the same time, you don’t want too much capital tied up in products that sit on eCommerce fulfillment warehouse shelves, gathering dust while you pay storage fees. […]
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Comparing Fedex, UPS, and USPS
ECommerce businesses have many different shipping options. FedEx Ground is one of the most popular and best- known eCommerce shipping choices. However, there are many other ways to ship your orders. This includes other FedEx options and services from UPS […]
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How to create a useful 3PL RFP that simplifies decisions
You know you’ve needed fulfillment help for a while, and your boss walks into your office or shoots over an email and asks you to put together a 3PL RFP. You’ve likely never done that before. After a quick trip […]