In our just-in-time, instant gratification world, no one likes out of stock notifications. However, sometimes your supply chain breaks down and an item goes out of stock. If you’re wondering what to do if a product is out of stock, there is a solution: backorders. You can keep your products available on backorder and allow … Read more
When dark clouds are on the economic horizon, many eCommerce businesses start implementing cost-saving measures at breakneck speeds. Every order matters even more than before during a slowdown, and there just aren’t enough orders to go around. You need to squeeze as much value from each order as possible. One common place to start is … Read more
Your warehouse is full, but your cash flow is drying up. Sound familiar? While your shelves overflow with inventory, some products sit untouched for months, quietly draining your working capital and eating into profits. The problem isn’t always obvious—until you know exactly how to identify slow-moving inventory using the right metrics and systematic approach. This … Read more
Inventory forecasting gives you the information you need to manage your supply chain and have the stock your customers want when they want it. Creating accurate forecasts and updating them regularly becomes an essential aspect of operational management as your business grows. Inventory forecasting can improve your cash flow and profits, reduce waste, and increase … Read more
Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use shipping zones to determine the shipping cost of a package. Zones relate closely (but often not exactly) to distance traveled. Each zone corresponds with an approximate number of days from the point of origin to the delivery address, and the zones within the continental U.S. are numbered … Read more
Red Stag Fulfillment is honored to again be named the best eCommerce fulfillment service for oversized, heavy, high-value, or fragile items in 2022 by Fit Small Business, a top independent researcher of business solution providers. This is our seventh year in a row receiving this reward from Fit. For any eCommerce business, working with an … Read more
Many people present themselves as eCommerce experts, but only a few have genuinely valuable insights to help you start, build, and grow a successful eCommerce business. As an established 3PL, we like to follow people who innovate, share their knowledge, and welcome community. Here are seven people you should follow who deserve the title of … Read more
Your end-to-end eCommerce process includes all the steps from when your customer places an order until that order is delivered. Looking for efficiencies can improve customer experience, reduce eCommerce fulfillment costs, and increase profit margins. Streamlining end-to-end eCommerce processes can include in-house changes and outsourcing to leverage process expertise. This piece outlines 10 ways to … Read more
Choosing the wrong facility type can cost your business thousands in unnecessary expenses and create operational bottlenecks that frustrate customers. Yet many supply chain managers treat “depot” and “warehouse” as interchangeable terms—a costly mistake that impacts everything from location strategy to delivery speed. The distinction isn’t just semantic. Distribution centers and warehouses serve fundamentally different … Read more
Using a freight forwarder is similar to working with a 3PL for your eCommerce fulfillment. Both add expert professional services to your supply chain without the hassle of hiring, training, and supervising in-house staff. Here’s what you need to know to decide if freight forwarding can improve your logistics. What is a freight forwarder? A … Read more
Cybersecurity is critical for every online store; unfortunately, cybercriminals constantly develop new strategies. So, building the most secure eCommerce platform for your business is an ongoing task. You can’t assume that your eCommerce platform has it handled or that a single piece of software will protect your valuable data. As your company grows, fortifying your … Read more
In the pre-pandemic world, eCommerce companies generally understood supply and demand. Businesses primarily relied on the just in time delivery method to meet the demands of their customers. Supply chain disruptions happened, but they were few and far between compared to what the pandemic presented to eCommerce companies. Therefore, the just in time strategy that … Read more
