High-tech warehousing has a new way to calculate space and pricing: the cubic storage model. This warehousing model uses a daily calculation of the cubic feet taken up by every item in the warehouse. ECommerce fulfillment companies can use this more precise measurement to calculate storage costs and allocate warehouse space. The cubic storage model … Read more
Ecommerce return fraud. Unlike so many other things, it’s not something that we can blame on 2020. Return fraud for eCommerce retailers has existed almost since the advent of selling online. That’s not to say that return fraud – like many other types of eCommerce fraud – didn’t get worse over the past year. In … Read more
Red Stag Fulfillment offers nationwide third-party logistics services designed to help your business reach customers quickly and affordably. With strategic locations, we make it easy to have a reliable distribution for ecommerce products. Your customers are happier with faster deliveries. You’re happier with more significant cost savings and simpler management. We get order fulfillment right, … Read more
Customer service adds to the value of your product since 66% of consumers are willing to spend more with companies that offer excellent customer service. And this is vital because a 5% increase in customer retention can produce 25% more profit. However, most eCommerce companies can’t afford a room full of customer service representatives standing … Read more
Many companies think they need to hit a certain level of eCommerce growth before using a fulfillment partner makes sense. However, our experience has shown that not only can you typically outsource sooner than you think but making that move may be the change that improves your eCommerce growth rate. The trick is finding the … Read more
Every lost or damaged product ticks your shrinkage rate higher and makes it harder to turn a profit. While some amount of shrinkage may feel unavoidable, it’s worth doing what you can to stem these losses. In the eCommerce world, that usually means protecting goods in your warehouse or finding the right fulfillment partner with … Read more
When you hear the phrase “drop shipping fulfillment” for the first time, you might think this is another word for third-party logistics. Drop shipping does allow eCommerce businesses to have a third party ship products to customers, but the services provided by drop shippers and fulfillment centers are quite different. While it is true that both … Read more
One of the best ways to increase the profits from your eCommerce business in 2023 is to improve your inventory management. Even if you think you’ve got a good inventory management process, a few tweaks could take your profits to a higher level. If you could predict the timing and amount of your future sales … Read more
Warehouse providers offer logistics services including warehousing and third-party fulfillment. Finding the right 3PL warehouse provider for your eCommerce business is crucial to your success because eCommerce fulfillment is your closest contact with your customers. Therefore, you want exceptional order processing when you outsource your fulfillment to a 3PL services company. It can be confusing … Read more
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) is a growing trend in eCommerce. Some companies start with a D2C business model, often launching their initial products through crowdfunding. Many brands that sell their products through other retailers have added D2C sales as an additional revenue stream. Excellent eCommerce fulfillment is vital to the success of D2C sales. Here is our … Read more
Starting a 3PL business is a challenging, exciting adventure. Get it right, and you can become a master of international shipping and travel, negotiating with companies around the world. Get it wrong, unfortunately, and you’ll quickly burn through revenue and reserves while dealing with frustrated partners and customers. The question, then, is: Is it right … Read more
If you don’t measure and verify inventory—or use your inventory properly—you might place your company’s health at risk. That’s because, a poor understanding your inventory can make it harder to avoid stock outs and could cause you to waste resources on products that never sell. An inventory control system allows you to tackle these concerns. … Read more
