The biggest costs of self-fulfillment aren’t what happens, but what doesn’t happen. A strong brand, memorable marketing, and loyal customers will set an ecommerce business apart in a highly saturated market. But if you’re spending all of your time troubleshooting logistics problems and making sure orders get from A to B, you have less time … Read more
It’s easy for ecommerce businesses to look at the dropshipping industry and see only the advantages: Low running costs, plenty of suppliers to choose from, and best of all, no need to worry about the fulfillment process! With this in mind, it’s hardly surprising the global dropshipping market is forecast to grow to $476.1 billion … Read more
[Updated post from June 22, 2022] Many ecommerce merchants find order fulfillment difficult. Self-fulfillment is expensive and is prone to error. 53% of businesses’ fulfillment expenses rose in 2020, according to Statista. Personnel, insurance, and warehousing space are driving up shipping costs. Working with a fulfillment service provider helps sellers build their business. With Amazon … Read more
What is a curated subscription? Curated subscriptions are a type of subscription service where a brand selects a group of products for a customer based on their preferences on a set schedule, such as on a monthly or quarterly basis. The purpose of the curated subscription model is to offer consumers a way to personalize … Read more
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
Talking about logistics and fulfillment technology quickly becomes a game of alphabet soup. With so many acronyms thrown around that have overlapping meanings and functions, it’s not surprising that many eCommerce brands struggle to understand which features and capabilities are most relevant to their needs. That’s why Kase is going to sort out the differences … Read more
As two of the biggest product categories in eCommerce, footwear and apparel take up their fair share of airtime in discussions about effective fulfillment and customer experience. If an eCommerce fulfillment services provider wants to build a name for itself, offering dedicated services for apparel brands is a must. This includes everything from value-added services, … Read more
eCommerce brands are having a tough job keeping pace with shifting customer expectations surrounding shipping and delivery. Today’s online shoppers demand near-instant gratification after they hit ‘purchase’. According to ECDB, consumers were willing to wait an average of just 2.15 days in 2023 for orders to arrive, compared with 2.36 days in 2022. In sum, … Read more
‘Kitting’ or inventory kitting is where multiple products are collected and grouped together to sell and market a new product via your online store. To ensure hassle-free eCommerce fulfillment, kitted products will typically be assembled ahead of customer orders being placed, including any specialized packaging or inserts that the kit requires. This way, warehouse staff … Read more
As digital commerce grows ever more competitive, understanding the various steps involved with eCommerce fulfillment is essential to delivering memorable customer experiences while optimizing your logistics operation for speed and cost. In the blog, we’re going to cover everything eCommerce fulfillment and the various options that businesses have to choose from when choosing the right … Read more
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