• Inventory allocation: Methods, formulas & best practices

    Inventory allocation: Methods, formulas & best practices

    You’re staring at a warehouse full of winter coats in Miami while customers in Chicago can’t find them anywhere. Meanwhile, your best-selling product sits out of stock in three locations, but you have 500 units gathering dust in a warehouse […]

  • Is Amazon a 3PL? A clear answer for ecommerce brands

    Is Amazon a 3PL? A clear answer for ecommerce brands

    Understanding Amazon’s role in logistics is crucial for ecommerce brands choosing fulfillment partners. With Amazon dominating both marketplace sales and logistics infrastructure, business leaders need clarity on whether Amazon functions as a third-party logistics provider and what that means for […]

  • Is UPS a 3PL? UPS’s role in third-party logistics

    Is UPS a 3PL? UPS’s role in third-party logistics

    Most companies know United Parcel Service as the largest courier company delivering packages worldwide. But when supply chain management complexity demands more than basic shipping services, the question becomes whether UPS can handle comprehensive logistics operations. For businesses evaluating outsourcing […]

  • What is FedEx’s market share?

    What is FedEx’s market share? (2025 analysis) FedEx holds approximately 33% of U.S. courier and local delivery revenue as of 2024, handling roughly 19% of total parcel volume, according to the latest ShipMatrix and industry data. Globally, FedEx commands an […]

  • FedEx oversized fees explained [2025 complete guide]

    FedEx oversized fees explained [2025 complete guide]

    FedEx shipping rates are clear-cut, but their oversized fees can be a costly surprise. One packaging mistake or policy oversight can trigger substantial surcharges and slash your profit margins. With 12 years of specialized experience in large and heavy fulfillment, […]

  • Amazon FBA oversized fees explained [2025 complete guide]

    Amazon FBA oversized fees explained [2025 complete guide]

    Tracking Amazon’s oversized fees can be challenging, even for experienced FBA sellers. Between multiple fee types, complex size thresholds, and cost calculations, many variables can impact your bottom line. When it comes to tackling complex fee structures, Red Stag Fulfillment […]

  • What is the average shrinkage rate for a 3PL? 2025 data

    What is the average shrinkage rate for a 3PL? 2025 data Most third-party logistics (3PL) contracts cite an average shrinkage allowance of 0.5–1% of on-hand inventory. Industry surveys place the overall mean around 1.4%, while best-in-class providers operate below 0.01%. […]

  • Understanding tare weight: Definition, importance, and applications

    Understanding tare weight: Definition, importance, and applications

    Tare weight is the weight of an empty vehicle or packaging without any cargo. It’s essential in logistics to determine the net weight of goods by subtracting the tare weight from the gross weight, ensuring accurate shipping costs and compliance […]

  • What percentage of ecommerce brands use a a 3PL?

    What percentage of ecommerce brands use a 3PL?(2025 data) Recent surveys show that roughly 37-60% of ecommerce companies outsource some or all order fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) partner. Our 2025 industry analysis puts full outsourcing at 37%, while […]

  • How many 3PLs are there? (2025 industry statistics)

    How many 3PLs are there? (2025 industry statistics) While exact numbers vary by source and definition, there are approximately 72,937 third-party logistics businesses operating in the United States as of 2024, according to IBISWorld data. Globally, the 3PL market represents […]

  • How many Amazon orders get returned each year? (2025 statistics)

    How many Amazon orders get returned each year? (2025 data) Amazon processes approximately 1.2-1.5 billion returned packages annually, representing a 5-15% return rate across most product categories. With Amazon delivering an estimated 4.8 billion packages globally in 2024, returns represent […]

  • Average Amazon Prime Delivery Times by State: Complete 2025 Analysis

    Average Amazon Prime delivery times by state: 2025 statistics Amazon Prime delivery performance varies dramatically across the United States, with some states enjoying same-day delivery while others wait up to a week for packages. According to 2024 data from Amazon’s […]