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
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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
Packing stations are crucial components of efficient warehouse operations. These designated areas, where products are carefully packaged before shipping, directly impact customer satisfaction and costs. An optimized packing process ensures that products arrive at the customer’s doorstep in perfect condition, reduces errors, minimizes packing time, and optimizes material usage, leading to lower labor and shipping … Read more
Hot takes for a hot summer 01 Just in time for the summer heat, check out these 25 ‘hot takes’ on ecommerce from Taylor Holiday, CEO of agency Common Thread Collective and Cody Plofker, CMO of Jones Road Beauty. Here are some of my favorites: You should make 10x more ads. Most ad variant testing is … Read more
New York fulfillment center alternatives New York fulfillment may not be the best option for your business. That’s because your total fulfillment costs, also known as landed costs, depend on factors like warehouse storage, services, and shipping distances. In New York and even New Jersey, those factors are expensive. With locations away from pricier ports, … Read more
What are “growth ingredients”? 01 Before you get caught up in trying to chase the next growth levers and marketing tactics for your business, make sure your foundation is strong. This is what Matt Bertuli of Lomi & Peela Case describes as Growth Ingredients. Not only will these make your growth tactics more effective, they’ll help you build a … Read more
Simple, actionable conversion rate optimization 01 On a recent episode of Limited Supply, Nik Sharma shared 20 tips to optimize your conversion rates. Here are my three favorites: 01 Design mobile-first. Unless you sell B2B products, most of your buyers probably shop with their phones. Don’t be tricked because you work on a computer. 02 Lean … Read more
