I got to attend the eTail East conference in Boston last week. As the name suggests, it’s a show that attempts to straddle ecommerce and retail. And, as such, attendees and speakers were across the board, from small pure-play ecomm companies to giant brands like Albertsons.  I picked up on 3 themes from the event that … Read more
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Imagine shipping a valuable package, but having no way to verify it reached its destination. Sounds like a problem, right? That’s where proof of delivery (POD) comes in. This crucial document confirms your shipment’s successful arrival, protecting your business and reassuring customers. But what exactly is POD, and how can it safeguard your business? This … Read more
An advanced shipping notice (ASN) is an electronic notification sent by suppliers to buyers about incoming shipments. This guide will cover how ASNs work, their benefits to logistics and inventory management, and how to seamlessly implement them into your business operations. Key Takeaways What is an Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) An Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) … Read more
Your P&L is organized all wrong 01 In his series Bridges, Taylor Holiday, CEO of ecommerce growth agency Common Thread Collective, breaks down how to (you guessed it) build bridges between marketing and finance.  Episode 1 proposes a restructured P&L for ecommerce companies that leverages ‘4 Quarter Accounting’ — breaking the P&L into acquisition cost, cost of … Read more
Strategic alternatives to a third-party warehouse in Philadelphia When choosing third-party logistics services, it doesn’t matter where you are. It’s where your customers are. If you fulfill orders from Philadelphia, many of your customers are likely far away. Deliveries to some parts of the country could take up to five days or longer. Farther shipping … Read more
A new strategy to reduce Memphis 3PL transportation costs There’s a reason Memphis is such a busy supply chain hub. From Tennessee, it’s easy to route products to warehouses in other parts of the country. But it’s just as easy to overdo it, spreading inventory too thinly across a national network without benefits that justify … Read more
A strategic alternative to a Chicago warehouse Chicago ecommerce fulfillment may not be the best option for your business. That’s because your total fulfillment costs depend on factors like warehousing, order processing, and shipping distances to customers. With logistics companies in Chicago or Elk Grove Village, these factors can be expensive. Even when you’ve optimized … Read more
The right Amazon 3PL provider could improve your shipment accuracy, cost efficiency, and growth opportunities. That’s because a 3PL, or third-party logistics provider, has reliable systems and information to fulfill orders quickly and some even meet Amazon’s standards for Seller Fulfilled Prime. Amazon offers its own fulfillment services, but they may not be right for … Read more
You might be here because you’re strongly considering hiring a 3PL and want to do your due diligence on competitors to ShipHero. Or, you may have already tried ShipHero and want something a bit different—it can be painful to change fulfillment partners, but if you need a new arrangement, worth it. Let’s get straight into … Read more
You may have come across Red Stag Fulfillment and ShipBob in your search for the best fulfillment service companies in the market. Both third-party logistics (3PL) providers offer high-quality fulfillment support that may be just what you need to scale your operations and improve customer satisfaction. However, considering each business has unique needs, one provider … Read more
We’re not your typical 3PL warehouse If you think third-party logistics (3PL) services are all the same, meet Red Stag Fulfillment. We’re so dedicated to 3PL warehousing and fulfillment perfection that we pay you if we make a mistake. If you’re tired of tearing your hair out over 3PL shipping mishaps, let us show you why Red … Read more
Breaking: beware of Nullship 01 As Freightwaves and Aaron Rubin have reported, it sure looks like Nullship (nullship dot gg), which bills itself as a discount shipping label provider, is fraudulent. In a case of if it seems too good to be true, it probably is, the company appears to be selling shipping labels that work … Read more
