Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you are searching for 3PL order fulfillment companies in North Carolina, or anywhere, you may come up against “minimums.” Importantly, however, not all 3PLs treat minimums the same way. For eCommerce fulfillment, larger 3PLs will often qualify prospective customers by asking for their current order volume per month.

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Stord

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Atlanta, GA, December 20, 2022 – Stord , the leading cloud supply chain provider, announced today that it has been named a MCM Top 3PL for 2023 by Multichannel Merchant in its 8th annual directory.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Continue on for all you need to know about inventory for ecommerce brands and online retailers. What Type of Ecommerce Business Are You? Most ecommerce businesses fall into one of three camps: 1. In this scenario, the ecommerce business is considered a contract manufacturer, and the factory is considered a subcontractor.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Tips for Peak Season 2022. In PART 1 of our “Peak Season 2022 Guide for eCommerce Brands” we discussed the major problems that affect eCommerce brands for peak season 2022, and the solutions entrepreneurs can seek to resolve them. Now let’s get into additional tips that will set you up for success this holiday season!

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 2, 2023

You decide to launch an ecommerce store to sell this idea because it’s the greatest idea ever and can’t possibly fail. Part of the process is doing your homework and identifying your ecommerce niche. What is an ecommerce niche? What is an Ecommerce Niche? As you grow, consider outsourcing to a 3PL.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you’ve read PART 1 of our Ultimate Ecommerce Merchant Guide then you are halfway through absorbing the best lessons any entrepreneur can learn from the previous peak season, and are primed with the right knowledge to restructure for a stronger 2023. Welcome to the ecommerce party! And if you haven’t read PART 1, no worries.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Ecommerce businesses depend on 3PL fulfillment companies and shipping carriers to make good on their promises to customers. The way your ecommerce business responds when things don’t go according to plan defines your business, for better or worse, in the eyes of your customer. But what happens when something goes wrong?

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

If that sounds like you, then you’re probably an ecommerce business owner. While ecommerce has experienced boom after boom, 2022 has proven to be an interesting year in its already storied history. Ecommerce growth is expected to be up about 2.5% 4 Reassess Any Issues Within Your Current Ecommerce Operations. Fruitcake.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

eCommerce Peak Season Problems and Solutions. The surge in eCommerce purchases made during this period has the potential to lead to great profits for your brand and great experiences for your customers. But that’s only if companies address eCommerce peak season problems with skill and swiftness. 1) Supplier Issues.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 7, 2021

While the end of COVID-19 is (hopefully) near, its effects will have an enduring presence on the retail landscape and, subsequently, this year’s eCommerce trends. YoY growth from 2019, it’s safe to say that eCommerce sales have absolutely skyrocketed, essentially jumpstarting the industry by nearly two years. Stiff Competition.

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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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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

5 Best Logistics Tips for E-commerce Business Owners | Image Source: Pexels No matter what kind of business you have, logistics are the same. This is due to the need to balance the physical and digital informational flows that are essential to the industry. In this stage, the delivery time is started to be tracked.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

So you’ve made the decision to break ties with your fulfillment provider and switch to a new 3PL. We know that’s not an easy decision for any eCommerce business to make. In past articles we’ve looked at some of the signs that it’s time to change your 3PL, and tips for finding the right fulfillment partner.

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Ottawa Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2018

Once, shoppers would have had to perform their yearly pilgrimage to the shopping malls to get everything they need but today, eCommerce is the new crowd-free shopping mall alternative. Here are ten great tips to face the holiday onslaught of orders, thrive, and come out the other side with more revenue than you can shake a stick at.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 20, 2024

Fulfillment centers for small businesses , such as those operated by a third-party logistics provider (3PL), offer a B2C solutions by handling the storage, picking, packing, and shipping of products, thereby allowing business owners to focus on core aspects of their business like product sales and marketing.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

As your enterprise grows or market conditions change, it may become evident that your organisation can benefit from partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. You will still need a hand on the tiller to define logistics strategy, manage the relationship with the 3PL provider , and monitor performance.

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2023

The demands of ecommerce are always evolving; your order fulfillment operations must do the same or risk falling behind. If you’re an ecommerce brand, being outmatched by competitors is the last thing you want, which is why the most successful brands across verticals bring in reliable 3PL partners to carry out order fulfillment.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As your ecommerce businesses powers through the peak shopping season, it’s easy to forget there’s one more peak to climb. It’s no wonder many ecommerce brands don’t put a plan in place until they’re up to their necks in returned merchandise. Or should you outsource to a third-party returns management company or a 3PL?

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

The supply chain industry has gone through a lot of ups and downs in recent years. 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. Digital Technologies. Nearshoring.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 11, 2024

April is tax time, which makes this a good time to bring up the topic of ecommerce sales tax. ecommerce stores. That’s because ecommerce businesses need to do their taxes with every sale they make. ShipMonk is an ecommerce 3PL that partners with hundreds of ecommerce clients of all shapes and sizes.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This is one of the simplest ecommerce metrics to calculate. For example, if your omnichannel ecommerce business processed 5,000 orders last month for a total of $300,000, the average order value for the month was $60. Simply divide total revenue during a period, by the number of orders during that same timeframe.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Winter freight shipping always tests the strength of the logistics industry and e-commerce. Below is a quick list of the top winter freight shipping tips to help guide you and keep your supply chain hot during the trickiest time for shipping. Partner with a 3PL. Expect the Unexpected.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Remember when you were managing your eCommerce business out of your garage? If you’re like most eCommerce business owners, you have a general idea of what carrying costs are, but you wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t have a few nagging questions—like, which is it, carrying cost or holding cost? So what exactly is holding cost?

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Ship Monk

JUNE 15, 2022

Understanding both layers of the logistics process can help eCommerce business owners optimize their supply chain, manage customer expectations, and make better decisions about ordering, budgeting, and shipping options. These goods are received at a warehouse or 3PL fulfillment center. Inbound Logistics. Outbound Logistics.

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Ship Monk

MAY 1, 2023

8 Factors Ecommerce Brands Should Consider What makes ecommerce logistics particularly challenging is not only its extensive scope—from packaging to transportation and beyond—but its constant fluctuations. Pro tip : Combine historical data with other forms of demand forecasting for a greater view of your inventory needs. #3

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Competition—it can be a great thing that pushes us to be our best, but it can also be terribly stressful depending on your industry. For small ecommerce brands, competition is part of daily life. Competing with bigger, sometimes even giant ecommerce brands can feel a lot like a gopher taking on a giraffe.

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Ship Monk

MAY 2, 2023

According to the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Ecommerce Report , ecommerce sales reached $1.03 The ecommerce sector has enjoyed double digit growth every year for the past 9 years, slowing to 7.7% Ecommerce sales now account for 21.2% And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Some 3PLs (like guess who?)

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2022

The best means for doing that as eCommerce evolves is properly handling your business’s shopping experiences, technological integrations, outsourced partnerships, customer service systems, and retention initiatives. After all, customer acquisition costs only continue to get higher in the eCommerce industry. At A Glance.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The hardest part about launching an ecommerce business is … what? So, today we’re going to give you some helpful tips on how to acquire new customers, build a loyal customer base, and keep your customers coming back. Developing your products? Building your website? Inventory management? Order fulfillment ? Let’s get started!

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Ship Monk

APRIL 22, 2021

Here at ShipMonk, we live it and breathe it, but there’s no denying that this is one industry that, despite being ubiquitous in our daily lives, can leave “outsiders” feeling a bit puzzled. Pro tip: Want to make your reading experience extra fun? 3PL (Third-Party Logistics). Take a shot every time we say the word “logistics!”

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current challenges and provide tips on what you can do to address labor challenges. The 44% uptick in eCommerce sales in 2020 has meant that even more labor is required for eCommerce fulfillment, in addition to retail/B2B warehousing functions. Turn to a 3PL.

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Ship Monk

MAY 19, 2022

Additionally, if a 3PL company is fulfilling incomplete orders (i.e. Not all eCommerce brands offer backordered items for sale. In terms of eCommerce brands, with so many layers to supply chain networks, seasonal shifts, and fluxes in customer behavior, backorders can happen for an array of reasons. Tips to Prevent Backorders.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you also happen to be an ecommerce business owner, you’d better be upping your m-commerce game. Because it’s estimated that over 50% of all ecommerce purchases during the 2022 holiday season were made on a smartphone. Ecommerce, Mobile Commerce, and Social Commerce Explained Before we get started, here are a few definitions.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

Are you interested in expanding your knowledge on the latest trends and technologies within the supply chain industry? You will also gain insight on new innovations and technological applications within the industry. 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: Atlanta. You also get access to global audience and industry technologies.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Flatbed shipping is an essential part of the logistics industry. WHAT INDUSTRIES USE FLATBED TRAILERS? Because flatbed trailers can carry such versatile freight, the use of flatbeds extends across all industries. FLATBED SHIPPING TIPS. Consider utilizing a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Know your cargo.

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