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. In May 2023, Shopify announced the sale of the Shopify Fulfillment Network, including Deliverr, to … Read more
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 of using refurbished containers to create everything from housing to offices. So there are two … Read more
You just received an angry email from a customer. Their order arrived damaged, and they want to know what you’re going to do about it. But here’s the problem: you have no idea who’s actually responsible for fixing this mess. Was it your fault for poor packaging? The shipping company’s fault for rough handling? Or … Read more
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, information technology, and more. With the rapid growth of ecommerce during the pandemic and beyond, … Read more
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 costs. So here’s the bottom line on why shipping is so expensive and ways that … Read more
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 doorstep in one piece is challenging. The way you package cookies can literally make or … Read more
Cargo and shipment are shipping terms that are sometimes used interchangeably but have slightly different meanings. It’s essential to understand the difference so you use the correct terms when you communicate about cargo vs. shipment with your eCommerce fulfillment service and other providers. Cargo vs. shipment definitions 01 Shipment can describe either the action of … Read more
Amazon Prime is a game changer. Because of it, customers expect their packages faster than ever before. To remain in the game and retain your competitive advantage for order fulfillment, you need to be able to ship fast – usually no later than the next day. How are you going to do it and keep … Read more
Standard shipping is the most commonly used shipping option in eCommerce fulfillment. Getting the most speed out of standard shipping while keeping shipping costs down is a sweet spot that many online retailers struggle to hit. In this guide, we’ll explain what you need to know about standard shipping and how third-party fulfillment can help … Read more
Using sustainable packaging for eCommerce fulfillment has broad appeal with consumers. It can save you money while you reduce your brand’s carbon footprint. And eco-friendly packaging isn’t just an environmentally sound choice today but also a wise business decision. With the growing interest in environmental conservation and improved health of the environment, packaging has evolved … Read more
First in, first out — or FIFO — is an inventory management practice where the oldest stock goes to fill orders first. That way, the first stock purchased/received is the first to leave. FIFO is also an accounting principle, but it works slightly differently in accounting versus in order fulfillment. Inventory management is critical to … Read more
Even before you opened your business, you had one eye on your own plans and another beady eye on your competition. It has stayed the same way ever since. Take your eye off the prize (or, in this case, your competitors), and you could be losing out on sales to a similar company that has … Read more
