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FBA inventory problems at fulfillment centers heading into Christmas
Amazon operates one of the largest networks of fulfillment centers in the world. No one knows exactly how many millions of square feet of fulfillment center space Amazon has, but we do know that it’s not enough. In the early […]
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Why carrier diversification is pivotal for peak season
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 […]
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3PL Fulfillment Company Performance During the Holidays
The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas account for 20% of all retail sales, on average, so holiday 3PL fulfillment company performance can make or break your eCommerce business. If your products make good gifts, the holidays might be even more […]
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How to enable multiple carriers with Red Stag Fulfillment
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 […]
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Is Black Friday dying?
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 […]
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3 ways to communicate shipping delays to your customers
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 […]
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Setting shipping expectations for your holiday shoppers
Your holiday shoppers have become savvy, and many have their own shipping expectations for this year, but do they match your reality? Your business should take charge and explain what you’re seeing so that customers have the right idea in […]
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How to prepare for ecommerce peak season fulfillment
Is your business ready and able to survive the eCommerce peak season? Do you have the goods, tools, relationships, and fulfillment experts ready to manage the flood of orders and the potential for supply chain disruptions? It can be hard […]
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The truth about working at a fulfillment center
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 […]
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How can retail brands build a connected customer journey?
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 […]
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Promotional fulfillment: what it is and where to find it
Promotional fulfillment can be part of the eCommerce fulfillment process or a separate fulfillment service. Your eCommerce business might benefit from making fulfillment part of your marketing plan. What is promotional fulfillment? Promotional fulfillment is shipping samples, giveaways, prizes, marketing […]
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How to audit slow-moving inventory
Slow-moving inventory can be a headache for any business. With items sitting on the shelves and low customer demand, you run the risk of losing warehouse space and wasting resources. By auditing your slow-moving inventory, you can really get a […]