eCommerce Fulfillment

How Do Order Fulfillment Services Work?

A typical day in the life of an ecommerce business owner is filled with tasks that must be done continually and efficiently in order to be successful. These tasks-- which can include processing orders, customer service, managing and updating your ecommerce website,...

How to Score Discounts on Packaging and Shipping

Packaging and shipping costs are one of the biggest expenses for e-commerce businesses, regardless of their size, industry and experience. However, the good news that some of them may not be aware of is that there are opportunities to save. How can businesses take...

Social Media Marketing Tips to Boost E-Commerce Sales (Part 1 of 2)

This post is part one in a two-part series. By now almost every e-commerce business owner has heard multiple times that their brand needs to be on social media. However, what you may not have heard about is how to use social media to build brand loyalty, drive more...

What Are Chargebacks, and How Can Merchants Minimize Them?

Also referred to as a payment dispute, a chargeback occurs when a consumer questions a credit or debit card transaction and asks their card-issuing bank to reverse it. When this happens, the bank freezes the funds involved in the transaction and investigates to verify...

3 Ways Your Supply Chain Can Be Affected By Natural Disasters

With a rise not only in natural disasters but their destructiveness, it’s more important than ever that your supply chain be able to respond to the unexpected. Unplanned emergencies can not only hurt your retail customers, but they can also lead to major disruptions...

Excess Inventory Leads To…Mobile Storage?

It’s not exactly news that package movers and warehouses across the country continue to be overburdened. In fact, it would probably be far more surprising under current economic pressures if they weren’t. Recently, the combination of holiday inventory gluts, massive...

What Is On-Demand Warehousing?

Fulfillment services may have finally jumped the shark with a concept known as “on-demand warehousing.” Essentially the Airbnb of the supply chain, on-demand warehousing uses app-based tools to help companies that have excess product match up with warehouses that have...

3 Ways Last-Mile Delivery Is Becoming More Important

Although the United States Postal Services (USPS), United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express have long been the big names in the customer-facing last-mile delivery game, a steadily increasing utilization of eCommerce by shoppers everywhere is pushing even these...

3 Reasons In-House Fulfillment Does Not Make Good Sense

You’ve gotten used to doing pretty much everything for your business in-house, but as your company grows it’s getting harder and harder to keep on top of everything. There are plenty of things you can turn over to experienced professionals, like your marketing and...

Do Your SKUs Make Sense?

If there was one thing that you could do to improve your pick accuracy and expand your customer base, it would be to plan a system for SKUs that is easy to understand and keeps your inventory manageable. Too many companies use SKUs that are simply a mix of numbers and...

Fulfillment Lingo 101

Navigating the world of e-commerce can feel like learning a foreign language, with terms flying around faster than overnight shipping. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned online seller, understanding the basic lingo of fulfillment can mean the...

Grow Your Amazon Business With A Standout Listing

Do you sell on Amazon? If so, you are in great company. At the end of 2022, Amazon had over 2 million active sellers worldwide, making it one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world. Businesses have the opportunity to reach millions of customers in over 180...

Black Friday 2024: Ecommerce Lessons and Record-Breaking Sales

The dust has settled on Black Friday 2024, and the numbers are in. This year's event shattered previous records and provided valuable insights for ecommerce businesses. Black Friday 2024 saw an unprecedented surge in online shopping, with U.S. consumers spending a...

Scroll, Click, Buy: How to Sell On Instagram

Do you have an Instagram shop? Instagram Shopping is quickly becoming the preferred way for consumers not only to learn about new brands and products on Instagram, but also to purchase them in just a few simple steps. If you are not already selling directly on...

3 Ways Good Fulfillment Leads To Happier Customers

In uncertain times, it’s truly unique and outstanding companies that survive. These resilient businesses not only innovate but also foster strong relationships with their customers and partners, ensuring they remain relevant and competitive in a rapidly evolving...