Using sustainable packaging for eCommerce fulfillment has broad appeal with consumers. It can save you money while you reduce your brand’s carbon footprint. And eco-friendly packaging isn’t just an environmentally sound choice today but also a wise business decision. With the growing interest in environmental conservation and improved health of the environment, packaging has evolved … Read more
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First in, first out — or FIFO — is an inventory management practice where the oldest stock goes to fill orders first. That way, the first stock purchased/received is the first to leave. FIFO is also an accounting principle, but it works slightly differently in accounting versus in order fulfillment. Inventory management is critical to … Read more
Landed costs cover the cost of getting a manufactured good to your distribution center so you can send it to a customer after they buy from you. It seems simple, but the math behind the term is more complex than most realize – and unfortunately, more complicated than many ecommerce shops can do on their … Read more
The old adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is sage advice for supply chains. Supply chain diversification can shield you against many threats, from disruptions to your supply chain to cost increases and customer frustrations. Resilience remains the goal of modern supply chains, and adding links has proven to be a direct … Read more
You’re paying too much for shipping insurance—or you’re not using it when you should be. Most ecommerce sellers make one of two costly mistakes: they either buy expensive carrier insurance on every package (eating into margins), or they skip protection entirely and absorb devastating losses when high-value shipments disappear. The reality? Third-party shipping insurance costs … Read more
Amazon is an online marketplace used by millions of people globally. From clothing to electronics to toiletries, you can find almost anything on Amazon.
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Your warehouse is bleeding money every day products sit on shelves. While you’re paying rent, insurance, and carrying costs on idle inventory, smart logistics managers are using cross docking to slash storage expenses and accelerate deliveries. This isn’t some futuristic concept—it’s a proven distribution strategy that transforms facilities from expensive storage vaults into high-speed sorting … Read more
Supply chain continuity planning has always been essential for eCommerce businesses to ensure continuity of supply, but in an environment of ongoing disruptions, shortages, and vulnerabilities, it’s more important than ever to double down on planning. A continuously updated plan is critical to the well-being of your supply chain and your business. Are you prepared … Read more
Which is better? Floor loading vs palletizing? Many ecommerce companies don’t get involved in the taskwork of loading and unloading shipping containers. That’s one of the benefits of outsourcing fulfillment to a 3PL, but the decision between using floor loaded shipments vs palletized containers can impact cost and speed. Here, we’ll explore what you need … Read more
Ecommerce shoppers have the same high expectations for every online store, no matter what size, so small business owners must leverage every tool available to compete with bigger businesses. Nowhere is that truer than in ecommerce fulfillment. While setting up and managing complex logistics systems requires massive resources, you don’t have to manage the process … Read more
Your shipping department faces a daily challenge: protecting products during transit without breaking your budget or disappointing environmentally conscious customers. Traditional packaging materials like bubble wrap and foam peanuts work, but they’re expensive, non-recyclable, and increasingly unpopular with customers who prioritize sustainability. Paper dunnage is a protective packaging material made from kraft paper or recycled … Read more
What is B2B order fulfillment? B2B order fulfillment is when a third-party logistics provider (3PL) ships orders to a business on behalf of another business. 3PLs can serve as strategic partners that support your B2B fulfillment and supply chain logistics by receiving and storing items, packaging or palletizing items for transport, and helping manage shipping carrier partners. … Read more
