7 Ecommerce Fulfillment Myths Debunked
Discover seven ecommerce fulfillment misconceptions that can stifle growth (and how to scale with the right partner).
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Why Should You Partner With a Technology-Enabled 3PL
Discover how technology-forward 3PL partners help ecommerce brands streamline shipping, routing, and packaging with smart, customizable logic.
What are the benefits of outsourced fulfillment?
Ecommerce order fulfillment is an essential ingredient of a successful ecommerce brand – but fulfillment isn’t what drives merchants to join the space and start selling. So, it’s not surprising that many ecommerce businesses hit a ceiling, where managing the fulfillment process in-house is no longer paying dividends. So, what are the benefits of outsourcing … Read more
Automate order fulfillment with a 3PL
The phrase ‘fulfillment automation’ can bring to mind dystopian images of robot-only warehouses and driverless trucks, but the reality is much more nuanced. Automated fulfillment processes are gradually making their way into dozens of workflows across the supply chain, including order fulfillment, inventory management, warehouse management, and more. Automatically routing customer orders to the fulfillment … Read more
Can your 3PL (really) handle custom packaging?
Ecommerce brands love the idea of offering the ultimate unboxing experience—not to mention receiving one. But what does custom packaging demand from your ecommerce fulfillment strategy? It’s easy to get distracted by the frills and bows (sometimes literally) and forget about the complexity that custom packaging and kitting brings to your fulfillment operation. But for … Read more
How & why you should offer 2-day shipping to your customers
[Updated post from June 10, 2022] Shoppers want their orders ASAP. Giants like Amazon and Walmart have made 2-day shipping the norm for customers – and Express services play a crucial role in meeting and exceeding these expectations. With same-day delivery becoming increasingly commonplace, the expectation to offer fast delivery speeds has customers feeling more … Read more
What is Third-Party Logistics?
3PL fulfillment services: Defined Third-party logistics (3PL) services are an invaluable resource for ecommerce sellers. They are used to outsource vital logistics processes such as warehousing, inventory, and order fulfillment—all of which impact their end-consumers. When brands leverage 3PL services, logistics become much more efficient, allowing them to save on various overhead costs and improve … Read more
5 Causes of Excess Inventory [and What Your 3PL Should Do to Help]
Too much inventory on the shelf? Excess inventory can strike even the most well-organized warehouse, especially in the aftermath of peak season or during the switch to fresh seasonal merchandise. When inventory on hand begins to spiral and storage space becomes limited, eCommerce businesses can find themselves needing to liquidate surplus inventory to make room … Read more
Fulfillment Storage Costs: Storage Billing by 3PLs [and Which is Best!]
Any eCommerce business with a private facility or who outsources fulfillment services knows that warehouse space comes at a premium. In the second quarter of 2023, the average asking price for industrial space reached $9.59 per square foot – 16.1% higher than the same period in 2022. While the demand for space has dropped as … Read more
How to Choose an FBA Prep Service
FBA preparation can be frustrating. You’re running low on inventory at the Fulfillment Center, and orders are coming in, but you’ve struck a bottleneck. You decide to outsource your FBA prep but are overwhelmed by the options. You’re handing over part of your company to a third party, so you want to make the proper … Read more