You probably shouldn’t have a 3PL in Colorado. That might sound strange. After all, Colorado has some nice benefits: Central location with strong multimodal transportation networks No inventory tax and moderate corporate tax climate Score 2 points for a Colorado 3PL, right? Maybe. But consider total cost of fulfillment. Port proximity and customer location are … Read more
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You probably shouldn’t have a 3PL in Phoenix. That might sound strange. After all, Phoenix has some nice benefits: Strategic access to California, Texas and Mexico via I-8 and I-10 Favorable corporate tax rate and no inventory tax Score 2 points for a Phoenix 3PL, right? Maybe. But consider total cost of fulfillment. Port proximity … Read more
You probably shouldn’t have a 3PL in Tucson. That might sound strange. After all, Tucson has some nice benefits: Strategic access to California, Texas and Mexico via I-8 and I-10 Favorable corporate tax rate and no inventory tax Score 2 points for a Tucson 3PL, right? Maybe. But consider total cost of fulfillment. Port proximity … Read more
You probably shouldn’t have a 3PL in Arizona. That might sound strange. After all, Arizona has some nice benefits: Strategic access to California, Texas and Mexico via I-8 and I-10 Favorable corporate tax rate and no inventory tax Score 2 points for an Arizona 3PL, right? Maybe. But consider total cost of fulfillment. Port proximity … Read more
Expert fulfillment for products other 3PLs won’t touch Built for big, heavy & bulky items When standard fulfillment solutions fall short, Red Stag delivers. Our warehouses are purpose-built for large items, our team is trained in heavy lifting, and our carrier rates are optimized for oversized products. The result? Reliable fulfillment that protects your valuable … Read more
Heavy items can add extra costs and complexity to your shipping process. 50-lb goods—such as kitchen appliances, weights, and small machinery—require special consideration when seeking the most affordable option. Throughout my logistics career, I’ve shipped hundreds of heavy items across North America and the rest of the world, so I know a thing or two … Read more
Golf clubs can be challenging items to ship. Whether you’re moving house, starting a business, or sending a gift, the awkward size and shape present unique problems for shippers. The good news? I’ve shipped my fair share of bulky items across North America and the rest of the world, from fragile ice sculptures to superyacht … Read more
Need to ship a bike but getting frustrated by vague cost estimates? As a fulfillment company that’s shipped hundreds of thousands of bikes, we know exactly what goes into bike shipping costs. We also know the pitfalls and added costs that aren’t in the quotes. We’ll give you exact shipping rates across carriers, bike types, … Read more
Shipping a mattress is more complex and expensive than standard deliveries. Whether you’re moving, selling mattresses online, or buying from a retailer, you’re looking at costs ranging from $130-280 for ground shipping across the U.S., with premium services reaching $1,500+ for cross-country delivery. In this guide, you’ll learn exact costs for ground shipping, express delivery, … Read more
Inventory Shrinkage Cost Calculator Discover how much money you’re losing to inventory shrinkage. With the industry average for 3PL inventory shrinkage at 2-4%, most fulfillment providers treat lost inventory as “normal.” Use this calculator to see what this “typical” loss means in real dollars. Simply enter your average order value and annual quantity inventoried to … Read more
Order fulfillment services for ecommerce We’ve been supporting growth for ecommerce companies with our order fulfillment services since 2013. We’ll be here to support the next decade of your growth. Same-day order fulfillment Accuracy, inventory, and speed guarantees Strategically-placed warehouses Red Stag is built different than the typical order fulfillment 3PL (and the ones you … Read more
Order picking is a key step in your fulfillment, bringing items from where they’re stored to where they can be packed for delivery. Getting it right supports customer satisfaction and helps keep fulfillment costs under control. Read on to learn about picking strategies and tactics to optimize your business. What is order picking? Order picking … Read more
