Ship Monk

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On the other side of that coin, ecommerce brand owners need to be just as careful when selecting their 3PL fulfillment service partners. Omnichannel fulfillment services are definitely not one size fits all, as every ecommerce brand is unique and has its own special needs. order packing accuracy.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 9, 2022

In the eCommerce world, companies that have outgrown their mom-and-pop sized operations typically use either a warehouse or fulfillment center that has warehousing capabilities. In this blog we’re going to succinctly discuss the difference between the two and how they work to your eCommerce brand’s advantage. 2PL vs. 3PL.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog by our friends at 2 Flow. In this blog, they discuss everything you need to know about a 3PL business. What is 3PL? There are several definitions of 3PL. 3PL Services: What is Provided? . These include: . These services include: Warehousing.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are many noteworthy zones—the Danger Zone , the Twilight Zone —but you didn’t come to a 3PL blog to talk Kenny Loggins or Rod Serling; you’re here for impactful topics related to ecommerce. And seeing how they impact your shipping timelines and shipping costs, the topic of Shipping Zones definitely needs to be explored.

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Ship Monk

JULY 31, 2023

In ecommerce, we spend a lot of time talking about logistics. ShipMonk does too; after all, we are a 3PL third-party logistics provider. But just as we must constantly evolve to provide ecommerce businesses the best, fastest, most cost-efficient solutions for order fulfillment, so must we prepare brands for when items get returned.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

In the case of shipping for an ecommerce brand, in addition to harnessing ShipMonk’s Virtual Carrier Network , we recommend using a variety of shipping carriers vs. relying on one provider. However, it’s definitely helpful to understand the highlights of each shipping carrier, so here we go!

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 13, 2021

If you’re an eCommerce company who dabbles in the world of international shipping, then you’ve probably heard the buzz about the 2021 updates to EU VAT, or European Union value-added tax. We know — not the most exciting topic, but definitely an important one that affects all merchants doing business in the European Union.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 22, 2021

Of course, if you’re an eCommerce business owner, your paths are almost guaranteed to cross, even if you never actually step foot inside a fulfillment center. 3PL (Third-Party Logistics). As you can see, 3PLs are decidedly more complicated than 2PLs and 1PLs — and, yes, it does get even more complicated after this. Talk to us !

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

What can ecommerce businesses do to leverage this power? That, in a nutshell, is why ecommerce businesses cannot afford to ignore the importance of social proof. In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions. This is a blog post, after all, written by ShipMonk.

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Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The definition of ‘supply chain’ has also shifted over time. A rise in ecommerce has enabled consumers to purchase products anywhere at any time, which has created a need for immediacy. However, technology also helps develop advanced tools that enable third party logistic providers (3PL) to gain a competitive edge. Visibility.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

For instance, if they wish to Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS), Ship from 3PL, or parcel locker deliveries, last-yard deliveries, etc. Time and day-definite deliveries : Customers want flexibility to select their preferred delivery dates and time slots for their orders.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Welcome back to the ultimate guide for enhancing your ecommerce knowledge! In PART 2 of our epic ecommerce terms guide and glossary, we’re here for you—the ecommerce merchants and entrepreneurial warriors of the world—to explain key terms relating to ecommerce, logistics, fulfillment, inventory, and more.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Red Stag Fulfillment who show us how an Order Fulfillment Solution can help reduce risk. So, let’s get some quick definitions and understanding down of the three chief methods that you’re looking at for an order fulfillment solution: Drop-shipping. 3PL fulfillment. 3PL Fulfillment.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 30, 2023

There seem to be about a million metrics to watch if you want to run a successful ecommerce business. You can track as many metrics as you want, but not every performance indicator qualifies as a KEY performance indicator (KPI) for your ecommerce business. Let’s start with some definitions. Which ones are the most important?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

While a hundred years ago you’d be lucky to get a package across the country in a few weeks, over the last twenty years the ecommerce industry has completely changed customer expectations. Ergo, ecommerce brands that don’t offer fast shipping options could be missing out on a lot of business. Sound simple?

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