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
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 materials, and other promotional items. B2B promotional fulfillment could involve shipping seasonal product displays or … Read more
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 grasp of what items you have, why they are not in high demand, and how … Read more
Inventory management holds unique challenges for eCommerce companies. In many cases, your products go straight from factory to eCommerce fulfillment warehouse to the customer. However, with a well-crafted inventory management plan, you can improve your operations and increase your profits. Essential elements of an inventory management plan When you’re ready to create your inventory management … Read more
