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Shipping methods: A guide to ecommerce shipping
Shipping is a critical element of eCommerce fulfillment. The shipping methods and shipping carriers you choose can affect your shopping cart abandonment rate. Plus, fulfillment choices such as warehouse locations and shipping options will impact delivery times and customer satisfaction. […]
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A day in the life of a warehouse picker
When you finally pull the trigger on your online purchase, you probably monitor your order’s tracking information closely. You wait for those notifications of “shipping label printed” or “leaving UPS facility.” In the excitement of waiting for your new product, […]
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Kitting operations defined and 5 benefits
When inventory languishes on shelves and doesn’t sell, it slowly eats more and more of your revenue. ECommerce brands like yours can avoid some of that risk by adopting kitting operations that combine well-loved and slow-moving goods, clearing more off […]
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What is long-term storage?
The combination of COVID-19 and supply chain backlogs has been a complicated challenge for many eCommerce companies to overcome. From running out of product to overstocking warehouse shelves, eCommerce entrepreneurs have had to pivot quickly and often over the last […]
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How to minimize the risk of lost packages
If you’ve lost a package, you’re not alone. In fact, according to research by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute done in 2020, 1.7 million packages were stolen or lost every day in the U.S. Although it is unavoidable, you can take action […]
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Why is inventory management important in everything you do?
Red Stag Fulfillment calls inventory management important to every company’s operations because it can make or break your bottom line. Getting inventory right helps you scale and grow. Mismanagement can lead to significant shrinkage, loss, and financial hardships. In this […]
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Fulfillment management association: what should you know?
Being an expert in your craft and the best possible leader involves significant learning, and many in our field will look for fulfillment management association and organization opportunities. These present intelligent ways for you to learn more about fulfillment management […]
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What are scheduled delivery pending and awaiting delivery scan statuses?
Two of the most frustrating phrases when waiting for a package delivery are “scheduled delivery pending” and “awaiting delivery scan.” These two status updates from carriers indicate that your package is moving, but something has interrupted its planned route. Ultimately, […]
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Easing the pain of switching fulfillment companies
“Switching fulfillment companies can be such a pain,” says Red Stag Fulfillment Sales Executive Chris Mortl. But, he adds, in many cases, “the juice is worth the squeeze.” If your eCommerce fulfillment is hurting rather than helping your business, that’s […]
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Inventory planning and control: tackling a $1.8 trillion problem
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic exposed a lack of robust inventory planning and control policies within many eCommerce businesses. While operations could manage ongoing changes, significant shifts and unprecedented change showed that most operations were at significant risk. You likely felt […]
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Billable weight, simplified
ECommerce companies need to understand shipping costs. If you offer free shipping, those costs are part of your overhead and need to be covered in your retail pricing. However, even if your customers pay for shipping on every order, clarity […]
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Pros and cons of selling through Amazon
It sometimes feels like eCommerce businesses must sell on Amazon. After all, it’s the biggest marketplace globally, and more than a third of product searches start there. But selling through Amazon has a dark side as well. For example, shoe […]