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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 […]
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Worldwide Fulfillment: Does That Make Sense for You?
If you can ship it, they will order. The logistics version of the famous Field of Dreams line may have legs given the continued rise of global eCommerce sales, but that requires having a worldwide fulfillment partner to ensure delivery […]
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The Importance of Warehouse and Inventory Management
Exceptional warehouse and inventory management are critical elements for a prosperous eCommerce business. Topline metrics like conversions, sales, and revenue aren’t the only measure of online sales success. The movement of products through your warehouse is equally critical to the […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Order Handling for Your ECommerce Business
Order handling is the heart of eCommerce fulfillment. ECommerce companies need an order handling process that’s efficient, cost-effective, fast, and accurate. To achieve that, you first need to understand the fulfillment process, then pick the right partners and tools. The […]
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What Does Safety Stock Mean in the Era of COVID-19?
COVID-19 uprooted supply chain standards and best practices, especially regarding the amounts of safety stock companies hold to protect operations during times of unprecedented demand. Inventory mindsets moved from lean to abundance and then to a new uncertainty about how […]
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Shipping Methods: A Guide to ECommerce Shipping
Shipping is a critical element of eCommerce fulfillment. The shipping methods and shipping carriers you choose can affect your shopping cart abandonment rate. Plus, fulfillment choices such as warehouse locations and shipping options will impact delivery times and customer satisfaction. […]
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Why Is Inventory Management Important in Everything You Do?
Red Stag Fulfillment calls inventory management important to every company’s operations because it can make or break your bottom line. Getting inventory right helps you scale and grow. Mismanagement can lead to significant shrinkage, loss, and financial hardships. In this […]
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Pros and Cons of Selling Through Amazon
It sometimes feels like eCommerce businesses must sell on Amazon. After all, it’s the biggest marketplace globally, and more than a third of product searches start there. But selling through Amazon has a dark side as well. For example, shoe […]
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How to Ship Internationally in 7 Steps
If you own an eCommerce business, you might be asked by your customers if you offer international shipping. And with international eCommerce sales expected to total almost $5 trillion in 2021, it is something to consider as your business grows. […]
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Forward Logistics: What It Is and How it Differs from Reverse Logistics
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 […]
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How to List Products on Amazon
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 […]