Logistics is the process of moving something (or someone) from one location to another. In ecommerce, logistics refers to the movement of products through your supply chain. Third-party logistics is another term for professional ecommerce fulfillment services. Logistics systems can help you manage your logistics and supply chain operations more smoothly. What are logistics systems? … Read more
If you own an eCommerce business, you might be asked by your customers if you offer international shipping. And with international eCommerce sales expected to total almost $5 trillion in 2021, it is something to consider as your business grows. International shipping can seem like a challenge, but by being prepared, you have the ability … Read more
How efficient are your fulfillment warehouse operations? For a clear answer to that question, it’s essential to know which key performance indicators to track. Warehouse KPIs give you metrics for comparing warehouse performance during different quarters and year over year. Order fulfillment is vital to the success of your eCommerce business. It can be an … Read more
Logistics can mean the management of complicated operations or the movement of people or physical objects. In eCommerce, logistics services include the processes needed to move merchandise from manufacturer to customer. Forward logistics is the movement of goods from seller to buyer, including eCommerce fulfillment. Reverse logistics is eCommerce returns. However, there’s much more to … Read more
As your eCommerce business grows, so does your customer base. It can be easy to stay on your own online storefront, but there are so many options out there to sell your products. If you thought about growth within your business, Amazon has probably crossed your mind a few times. It’s easy to start selling … Read more
Creating eCommerce accessibility for your store is the right thing to do for your audience. Every customer should be able to enjoy your site, browse your selection, and purchase your products. In this post, we’ll look at ways to make your site more inclusive and supportive. Thankfully, many eCommerce-focused tools help websites reach their entire … Read more
ECommerce owners and managers like you are staring at their growing list of orders for peak season 2021, hoping that they’ll be able to ship it all on time. But, if you’re limited to just a single carrier or service option, that’s going to be a significant challenge. Carrier diversification is your safest bet to … Read more
One of the most powerful ways to prep for peak season fulfillment is to enable multiple carriers for your orders. That way, you’re spreading out volume and reducing threats from congestion or capacity crunches. Red Stag Fulfillment makes it simple for our partners to use multiple carriers for their order fulfillment, based on preferences around … Read more
Every year, retailers pace nervously like racehorses at the starting gate as they wait for the holiday gift-buying season to begin “officially” on the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday earned its name because it is the day of the year when retail businesses supposedly move from the red (net loss) into the black (making a … Read more
As an eCommerce business, it can be tricky to communicate during peak season. Challenges like shipping delays can make or break the customer’s buying experience. By communicating those challenges beforehand, a business can have the upper hand in controlling the shopping narrative. There are different ways for you to communicate shipping delays with your customers. … Read more
You may have seen or read coverage depicting a fulfillment center as a terrible place to work. In 2021, California lawmakers were so concerned about fulfillment center working conditions that they passed a law limiting the use of quotas in fulfillment warehouses in the state. In a 2019 episode, John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight highlighted … Read more
Imagine this – Mary is working late at night when she suddenly remembers that she has not purchased the holiday gifts for her family and friends yet. She hurriedly goes to an online site and adds the gifts to the cart. To her dismay, she finds out that although the gifts are available, they will … Read more
