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How to ship plants in the mail: the ultimate guide
Shipping live plants requires careful planning, proper packaging, and compliance with complex regulations. Whether you’re doing ecommerce fulfillment for your plant store or just moving houseplants across state lines, successful plant shipping depends on understanding both legal requirements and proper […]
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Billing address vs. shipping address
When you shop online, you’ll often need to enter two different addresses: one for billing and one for shipping. While these addresses are frequently the same, understanding their distinct purposes can help prevent payment issues and delivery problems. The billing […]
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USPS certificate of mailing: what it is and when to use it
Most eCommerce shipping options allow you to track your packages. The US Postal Service is no exception. There are several different ways to verify that you sent something out with USPS. One is a USPS Certificate of Mailing. What is […]
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The best way to ship high-value items
Online stores that sell and ship high-value items must give special consideration to order fulfillment. If you sell high-ticket products, you have a lot to lose from shoddy logistics. Damage in transit and warehouse shrinkage can be significant expenses. Shipping […]
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What is a carrier facility? Your complete guide
After you place an order online, you might get a shipping update that mentions a carrier facility. The notice might say “Arriving at carrier facility” or “Leaving carrier facility.” Here’s everything you need to know about this stage of order […]
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Why does your package have a delivery exception?
Nothing’s more frustrating for your customers than a package that doesn’t arrive on time. Delays to your freight may mean you need to adjust your warehouse staff or notify customers of potential delays. A 3PL like Red Stag Fulfillment can […]
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What is a milk run in logistics?
In logistics, when your station needs supplies or you’re moving goods for storage in a new location, those actions must happen quickly. That’s when a “milk run” occurs—getting people what they need when needed so that the work can continue. […]
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What is an acceptable warehouse shrinkage rate?
If there’s one hard truth that all ecommerce owners know, it’s that some inventory shrinkage is unavoidable: A box drops during unloading. A supplier sends the wrong quantity. A product expires before you sell it. And you know that shrinkage […]
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Finished goods inventory: formula + how to calculate it
Finished goods inventory is the total on-hand stock of products that have completed the production process and are ready for sale. The value of these products must be reported in your financial records. Without it, you can’t accurately measure profitability […]
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How to ship a desk of any size (with zero damage)
You want to ship a desk, but it seems complicated. You worry about the size, the fragility, the cost, the carriers–it’s overwhelming. You’re not alone. In the guide below, we’ll go over the 10 steps of shipping a desk with […]
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How to ship tires and rims
Shipping a tire, with or without the wheel or rims, isn’t hard if you have good instructions. Knowing how to ship tires and rims will help you get your items to their destination without damage and understand the shipping costs […]
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Best inventory management software (warehouse manager’s picks)
If you’re not sure which inventory management software is best for your business, this guide will compare the top solutions so you can make the right decision. I’m Oliver Munro—I was an inventory manager and warehouse manager for over six […]