Ship Monk

JULY 19, 2022

Running an eCommerce business forces you to become an expert at a lot of things, but estimating shipping costs isn’t the best way to spend your time. To learn more about the differences between USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL and regional carriers, check out our Comparing eCommerce Shipping Carriers blog. Value of Contents.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

At ShipMonk, we care about our ecommerce clients and always want them to be aware of the ins and outs of their order fulfillment. Perform Due Diligence When you first team up with your new 3PL, it’s a good idea to delineate your current fulfillment process so you can compare and contrast with what your 3PL offers.

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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. So buckle up for the rest of this blog; we’re revvin’ up our ecommerce engines to help you save money and time!

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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. 3PLs like ShipMonk that ship innumerable products for thousands of ecommerce clients). Out the gate there are a few things to keep in mind.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2023

Fortunately, as an ecommerce business owner, there are solid steps you can take to create or optimize a sustainable supply chain. The ecommerce supply chain spans the sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of products. 2 Set Your Goals Where would you like your ecommerce business to be? Keep reading for the green print!

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that invest in new technologies will be well-positioned to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase accuracy, to remain competitive and meet the demands of the market. Also, the new technologies will enable 3PL providers to handle more orders. Rates are expected to rise 6.9%

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

Despite the looming recession, ecommerce continues to grow each year. ecommerce was up 8.3% The increased rate of small parcel products and surcharges are an attempt to overcome these challenges and meet growing demand. These rates do not take into account the increases in surcharges , which took effect on December 27, 2022.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

With the fluctuations in this complex business, shippers everywhere find it harder to meet their shipping goals and get the right solutions for their supply chains. That’s where partnering with a 3PL can help. Partnering with a 3PL gives you access to the best shipping rates possible. Affordable Solutions.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Is your eCommerce store ready to spread its wings? Here are our top tips for choosing the 3PL of your dreams! #1. Always be clear and straightforward about your needs — your 3PL should be able to return the favor. #2. A 3PL with multiple locations can be hugely advantageous for some, but not all, business owners.

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Ship Monk

JULY 17, 2023

At ShipMonk, we may not deal in DC superpowers; however, we are a titan in the ecommerce industry in terms of ensuring DTC and B2B brands get lightning-fast shipping speed, the strength of a technology-driven operation working to achieve your goals, and international advantages that allow your expanding business to fly higher than ever before.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 24, 2022

For our next installment of the “Meet the Women of ShipMonk Q&A,” we asked a few female team members who inspire us here at ShipMonk, “Who inspires you , and why?” I worked in eCommerce with a number of fashion brands in NY, and like to think that I’ve followed in her footsteps.”. Here’s what they said. My grandmother.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 10, 2022

It’s Women’s History Month – the perfect time to meet some of the women who are making things happen at ShipMonk. I hope to expand my 3pl distribution knowledge and assist the company in the growing process.”. After all, they’ve already helped make ShipMonk a leading force in the world of ecommerce fulfillment.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Unfortunately, logistics can’t be avoided if you’re an ecommerce brand owner. If you frequent our blog, you know that we often wax poetic about ecommerce order fulfillment and shipping, but today we’re going to talk about freight and freight shipping. Shipping is complicated. That’s why they call it logistics. What is freight?

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Ship Monk

MAY 19, 2023

In previous blog posts, we discussed the FIFO method and Weighted Average method in detail. The LIFO method is best suited for ecommerce businesses or retailers that sell non-perishable goods or goods that face a low risk of obsolescence. The method you choose can have a significant impact on your financial statements.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2022

To read the other articles in this Q&A series and meet more of the women at ShipMonk, visit our 3PL blog. .” Thank you to these women, and all the women at ShipMonk who bring their best to work every day. The post What Are Three Strengths You Bring to Your Job?

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 15, 2018

Omni-channel strategies prove to be an effective method for meeting on-demand delivery for consumers and providing efficient solutions for shippers. On February 22nd, 2018, Morai discussed the exponential growth of the Canadian ecommerce market. Reports show that 54% of Canadian shoppers participate in ‘cross-border ecommerce’.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Supply chains are becoming more intricate, ecommerce orders are on the rise, and speedy shipping has never been more important. In addition to optimized warehouses, skilled employees, and incorporation of the right integrations , today automation is a huge part of how 3PLs serve brands to the best of their ability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. eCommerce Activity During the Holiday Shipping Season. While some of the eCommerce activity from Amazon has subsided, eCommerce will continue to be a significant challenge in the supply chain during the 2022 holiday shipping season. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. With eCommerce order volumes and consumer demands high and continuing to rise, shippers have turned to LTL in lieu of truckload freight to meet these needs. According to eMarketer, US retail eCommerce sales are expected to increase another 14.8% 3PLs Are a Viable Solution. Whitepaper.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Naturally, the costs of meeting such expectations, especially on the delivery front are also increasing. With customers expecting faster, more controllable, and ideally, free deliveries, reducing last-mile delivery costs has become a prerequisite for meeting these evolving customer expectations.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2022

In our continuing Q&A series “Meet the Women of ShipMonk” we asked some of the best in the business what they liked most about their jobs. It’s very rewarding when you get to meet amazing people and especially when they join our team. What do women find most rewarding about their careers in fulfillment and logistics?

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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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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

The key drivers contributing to this rise in the cost of fulfillment are: Demand for quicker fulfillment Rising complexities of e-commerce logistics like returns The dire need to increase capacity to meet growing demand What do customers expect from D2C and omnichannel retailers?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

In response, supply chain leaders are partnering with 3PLs, like GlobalTranz, who offer warehousing capabilities to transform their warehouse network and bring their products closer to the customer for rapid fulfillment. Ecommerce order volumes surged for household staples and quarantine-related items. Changing consumer behavior.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

With the retail e-commerce market projected to reach CAD$29 Billion by 2021, businesses are urged to partner with third party logistics (3PL) providers to satisfy end-to-end customer experiences. This article identifies current trends within the ecommerce market and the top three benefits 3PLs bring to the shipment lifecycle.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In order to meet the rising volumes of parcels, demographic nature of e-commerce demand and growing desire for same-day delivery, businesses have started to implement micro-fulfillment centers in their logistics operations. US direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecommerce sales will reach $151.20 Rise in demand for 3PL and 4PL services.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Between unpredictable winter storms and the holiday push, supply chains everywhere face challenges to meet deadlines and satisfy customer demands. Using a third-party logistics company (3PL) helps your shipping department get the benefits of warehousing without spending the big bucks to utilize one. Partner with a 3PL.

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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. Which ones are the most important? Well, that depends on your goals.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In this blog, we’ll answer all your questions and more on flatbed shipping. However, maintain enough carrier relationships to meet your demand can be challenging. Consider utilizing a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Working with an expert 3PL like Trinity Logistics can help. WHAT IS A FLATBED TRAILER?

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Managing inventory is a pivotal part of peak season for every ecommerce store, regardless of size or industry. Overestimate the inventory needs of your ecommerce store and you could be stuck paying for too much shelf space you don’t need, which cuts into profit margins. Lucky for you, in this blog we’re going to cover both!

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Not Using a 3PL. Third-party logistics companies (3PLs) specialize in finding affordable, custom shipping solutions for their clients. They have the expertise, technology and the connections with carriers to meet every shipper’s needs both logistically and financially.

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Freight Center

OCTOBER 3, 2019

What are the true costs to the environment in meeting customer expectations this time of the year? While consumers are shopping online more which reduces emissions, the modern shipper will need more packaging materials to meet the online buying demand.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The goal is to always have enough inventory supply to meet demand, without needing to drastically reduce price to liquidate the surplus of goods after promotions are over and demand spikes plateau or drop off. Partnering with a 3PL gives supply chains of all sizes the upper hand in competing with e-commerce giants like Amazon.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Many retailers, including Target and Walmart continuing through the month to meet the needs of online shopping. Many retailers, including Target and Walmart continuing through the month to meet the needs of online shopping. The post Help Wanted: The 2020 Seasonal Logistics Hiring Boom first appeared on The Logistics Blog.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2023

The future is ecommerce!” In a previous blog, we covered the challenges and opportunities that come with taking a wholesale brand DTC. What exactly does a wholesale brand (or any brand, for that matter) need in order to launch and maintain a DTC ecommerce sales channel? You hear it everywhere. Retail is dying!

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Freight Center

JANUARY 28, 2020

And that’s where the demand from carriers can help meet your needs as a shipper. As well as helping carriers meet their own needs by optimizing their fleets and truck space on the road. As well as helping carriers meet their own needs by optimizing their fleets and truck space on the road. Headhauls for the Win .

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