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Omnichannel Third-Party Logistics
Omnichannel is trending in eCommerce. Online selling demands an omnichannel retail approach because businesses have a better opportunity to reach the right consumers if they sell on multiple platforms. An omnichannel strategy can benefit your eCommerce fulfillment operations as well. […]
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ECommerce Influence on Retail in a Pandemic World
Even before a global pandemic of a novel coronavirus sent people into lockdown in early 2020, online sales were growing steadily. According to U.S. Census data, between the beginning of 2012 and the end of 2019, the eCommerce share of […]
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Shift4Shop / 3dcart Shipping and Order Fulfillment Services
Operations Designed to Help Your Business Scale One 3PL for Shift4Shop store owners, with everything you need to manage your store and deliver for your customers Red Stag Fulfillment is your one-stop Shift4Shop fulfillment partner What makes a top Shift4Shop […]
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Cross-Country Warehousing
For many eCommerce businesses, shipping products to customers in a timely fashion is needed to continue to grow as a business. The first step in inventory growth is to seek out warehousing space. The most important part in finding the […]
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On Time and In Full (OTIF): An Essential ECommerce KPI
Tracking key performance indicators is a terrific way to assess your eCommerce fulfillment. One essential eCommerce KPI is OTIF: on time and in full. Your OTIF rate can highlight problems with your pick and pack processes so you can correct […]
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How to Improve Your Order Fulfillment Process by Partnering with a 3PL
The order fulfillment process can significantly hinder growth when plagued by inefficiencies, mistakes, and a lack of institutional knowledge. That’s why many operations leaders are starting to outsource their fulfillment with a 3PL — whether they’re just moving out of […]
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International Shipping Tips: How Does DHL Calculate Dimensional Weight
At Red Stag Fulfillment, we’re often asked how does DHL calculate dimensional weight or how do other carriers apply these metrics. Companies like yours need to estimate expenses, especially when considering international expansions. It doesn’t make sense to sell to […]
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How Accurate Fulfillment Drives Repeat Sales
UPS provides a range of helpful resources for eCommerce companies, including numerous white papers. One of them, the UPS 2021 Holiday Shipping Experience Report, contains valuable data that you can use to improve customer retention. But, while the report includes […]
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Decoupling Inventory: Addressing Mission-Critical Concerns
Decoupling inventory is taking a more prominent place in supply chain discussions outside of manufacturing circles because today’s eCommerce businesses want more significant risk mitigation. Holding onto the components or raw materials required for your SKUs makes it easier to […]
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What Is Pick to Box and Who Should Use It?
Pick and pack is the heart of the eCommerce fulfillment process. The picker takes pick lists to the warehouse floor and pulls the products to fill the orders. The packer boxes those items and prepares them for shipping. The pick […]
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What Is a CFA and How Is It Different from a 3PL?
If you’ve been asking, “What is a CFA, and do I need one?” you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we explain the services CFAs provide, with help from Red Stag Fulfillment’s Director of Logistics, Lorrie Watts. We […]
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Returned Holiday Gifts: Statistics From the 2021 Season
Returned holiday gifts are a fact of life. Not every gift is going to be a winner. Even the most thoughtful family members and friends can end up gifting something they replace or send back for a gift card. Most […]