Poor delivery performance is costing suppliers millions in retailer penalties while destroying customer relationships. Retailers now demand near-perfect delivery performance, imposing brutal financial penalties for failures. Major retailers restrict accounts, charge hefty fees, and reduce shelf space allocation for poor performers. On-time in-full (OTIF) has become the make-or-break metric determining supplier success. This unforgiving measurement … Read more
Your sales team sees surging demand ahead. Operations expects steady growth. Finance plans cost cuts. Suppliers guess wildly. Customers face empty shelves. Sound familiar? You’re trapped in forecasting silos. Most companies operate this way. Sales make promises operations can’t deliver. Supply chains drown in excess inventory or scramble to fill orders. Each department builds forecasts … Read more
In supply chain management, the upstream supply chain refers to all activities that happen before production: sourcing raw materials, evaluating and contracting suppliers, purchasing components, and transporting them to the manufacturer. It’s the upstream supply side of the entire supply chain value network, whereas downstream supply chain operations handle finished products distribution to customers through … Read more
Selling large and oversized items on Amazon, such as patio furniture sets, exercise equipment, and home entertainment systems, can be incredibly profitable. However, it doesn’t take long for the hidden costs to accumulate. You’re often dealing with high Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) fees, expensive storage and shipping, strict packaging and sizing requirements, and complex return … Read more
Self-fulfillment is a common entry point for ecommerce businesses. Before seeking a third-party solution, many store owners opt to fulfill customer orders in-house, retaining full control and oversight of their operations. However, ecommerce self-fulfillment is full of challenges. An inefficient process results in poor customer satisfaction rates and higher fulfillment costs, and it can be … Read more
Given the numerous variables in pricing and service levels, comparing UPS and USPS rates has become increasingly difficult, especially for businesses shipping various products. Yet, knowing which carrier offers you more value can make or break your profit margins. With 12 years of shipping and third-party logistics (3PL) experience, Red Stag Fulfillment understands the nuances … Read more
Your customer clicks “buy now,” expecting their order to arrive quickly, accurately picked, perfectly packed, and delivered exactly as promised. Miss that expectation, and you’ve likely lost that customer forever. B2C fulfillment is the complete process of receiving inventory, picking orders, packing shipments, and delivering products directly to individual consumers. Unlike bulk B2B operations, B2C … Read more
You’re staring at a warehouse full of winter coats in Miami while customers in Chicago can’t find them anywhere. Meanwhile, your best-selling product sits out of stock in three locations, but you have 500 units gathering dust in a warehouse that rarely ships to those markets. This is inventory allocation gone wrong—and it’s costing you … Read more
Understanding Amazon’s role in logistics is crucial for ecommerce brands choosing fulfillment partners. With Amazon dominating both marketplace sales and logistics infrastructure, business leaders need clarity on whether Amazon functions as a third-party logistics provider and what that means for their operations. Quick verdict: Amazon’s role in the 3PL world Is Amazon a 3PL? Yes. … Read more
Most companies know United Parcel Service as the largest courier company delivering packages worldwide. But when supply chain management complexity demands more than basic shipping services, the question becomes whether UPS can handle comprehensive logistics operations. For businesses evaluating outsourcing options, understanding UPS’s capabilities beyond parcel delivery is crucial for making informed third-party logistics provider … Read more
FedEx shipping rates are clear-cut, but their oversized fees can be a costly surprise. One packaging mistake or policy oversight can trigger substantial surcharges and slash your profit margins. With 12 years of specialized experience in large and heavy fulfillment, we’ve mastered all the FedEx size- and weight-related surcharges—from additional-handling and oversized-package fees to demand … Read more
Tracking Amazon’s oversized fees can be challenging, even for experienced FBA sellers. Between multiple fee types, complex size thresholds, and cost calculations, many variables can impact your bottom line. When it comes to tackling complex fee structures, Red Stag Fulfillment has mastered the art. With over 12 years of experience in navigating Amazon fees, we … Read more
