Innovative eCommerce fulfillment providers have been looking for better ways to measure and charge for warehouse storage. A volumetric storage model accurately measures the space your goods actually use, so the industry is moving toward this more precise method for determining client storage needs. Volumetric storage definition Volumetric storage calculates storage charges by the average … Read more
Your warehouse is bleeding money every day products sit on shelves. While you’re paying rent, insurance, and carrying costs on idle inventory, smart logistics managers are using cross docking to slash storage expenses and accelerate deliveries. This isn’t some futuristic concept—it’s a proven distribution strategy that transforms facilities from expensive storage vaults into high-speed sorting … Read more
Supply chain continuity planning has always been essential for eCommerce businesses to ensure continuity of supply, but in an environment of ongoing disruptions, shortages, and vulnerabilities, it’s more important than ever to double down on planning. A continuously updated plan is critical to the well-being of your supply chain and your business. Are you prepared … Read more
When it comes to how to ship furniture, there are many considerations: what is the cheapest shipping cost, how many pieces are being shipped, how to safely package it so it doesn’t break or get damaged, LTL vs FTL, what carrier or shipper to use, and how far the furniture is being shipped (long distance … Read more
As we reflect on peak season, communication is key to managing a good relationship between a business and its customer. Let’s be honest, shipping delays can happen. But, you can set the tone of delays by being up front and starting the communication early. Email updates on recent orders can bring comfort to customers and … Read more
Which is better? Floor loading vs palletizing? Many ecommerce companies don’t get involved in the taskwork of loading and unloading shipping containers. That’s one of the benefits of outsourcing fulfillment to a 3PL, but the decision between using floor loaded shipments vs palletized containers can impact cost and speed. Here, we’ll explore what you need … Read more
One of the best ways to increase your eCommerce profit margins is by maximizing the value of existing customers rather than enduring a constant churn of new customer acquisition and loss. Focusing on repeat business can help you increase marketing ROI, ensure cash flow throughout the year, and improve your brand’s reputation. Each repeat customer … Read more
Ecommerce shoppers have the same high expectations for every online store, no matter what size, so small business owners must leverage every tool available to compete with bigger businesses. Nowhere is that truer than in ecommerce fulfillment. While setting up and managing complex logistics systems requires massive resources, you don’t have to manage the process … Read more
Your shipping department faces a daily challenge: protecting products during transit without breaking your budget or disappointing environmentally conscious customers. Traditional packaging materials like bubble wrap and foam peanuts work, but they’re expensive, non-recyclable, and increasingly unpopular with customers who prioritize sustainability. Paper dunnage is a protective packaging material made from kraft paper or recycled … Read more
One of the first decisions when you start your eCommerce website is the look and feel of your online store. To decide on the best eCommerce platform for your site, you need to know how much time and money you have to spend on customization. Also, what interface will make it easy for your customers … Read more
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 and storing items, packaging or palletizing items for transport, and helping manage shipping carrier partners. … Read more
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 on track. Here’s how to ship pet food and supplies. How to ship pet food … Read more
