Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

Every ecommerce business that becomes a ShipMonk 3PL client is a priority. For example, our advanced 3PL platform looks after every aspect of your supply chain in an efficient, effective way and our Virtual Carrier Network safeguards your shipping by always applying the best rates and speeds while not handcuffing you to any carrier.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

3PL —a simple abbreviation for one of the most complex, integrated, helpful entities operating in the eCommerce landscape. 3PL stands for third-party logistics, and at a glance a 3PL partner provides eCommerce brands with solutions to their fulfillment needs. 3PL vs. 1PL, 2PL, 4PL, and 5PL.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

Whether your business is a small ecommerce startup or a big box retailer, the benefits of supplier relationship management are the same. Regular meetings or reports? For example, we love working with our ecommerce clients and, based on their feedback, they love working with us. Would better tech integrations help?

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With so many literal and figurative moving parts to factor into your shipping strategy, it can be a lot for an ecommerce brand to handle alone. This shipping solution means our 3PL experts manage relationships, rates, and delivery times for multiple shipping carriers at once so you don’t have to. Three words: Virtual Carrier Network.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

Is your ecommerce merchandise considered hazardous materials? What do you, as an ecommerce business owner, need to know about shipping hazmat products? As the owner of the merchandise, your ecommerce business is responsible for making sure that all “pre-transportation” functions are carried out in accordance with 49 CFR regulations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Ed Wainman, Aftersales Manager at Conveyor Systems Limited (CSL) explores the vital role conveyor maintenance has to play in the burgeoning ecommerce industry and gives his top tips for developing a fuss-free and effective maintenance schedule. Conveyor systems are the lifeblood of any ecommerce distribution centre, 3PL, or warehouse.

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2022

In order to keep up with growing eCommerce orders, follow through on the promise of speedy shipping, adapt to the globalization of supply chains, and adjust for labor shortages that can affect all three, 3PL technology is vital. . Continue reading to get the FYI on AMRs, and the benefits they bring to your eCommerce business.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether you’re setting the Thanksgiving table, giving a briefing during a team meeting at work, or wrapping a gift for the holidays, presentation matters. Ecommerce brands looking to stand out amongst competitors and enhance customer satisfaction need to keep this in mind so their orders foster unforgettable unboxing experiences.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

In the fulfillment industry where increasing demand, geographical obstacles, rising costs, and complex supply chains are more temperamental than a Jack Russell Terrier hyped up on sugar, it is vital that 3PL team members are on the same page. And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking.

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Ship Monk

JULY 26, 2023

Having a great product is key to ecommerce success, but so is making sure it gets to customers safely. However, while shipping companies will vary in terms of their policies, with ShipMonk, ecommerce clients don’t have to stress about keeping their packages safe because we have MonkProtect.

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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 12, 2023

Since we’re a 3PL fulfillment company with expertise in crowdfunding fulfillment , we’re mostly interested in new-product (as opposed to project) crowdfunding campaigns. Choose a platform — Compare crowdfunding platforms, eligibility requirements, rules, and visitor demographics, and choose the one that best meets your needs and budget.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 17, 2022

In the eCommerce world, customer relationships are everything. Your eCommerce fulfillment company picked, packed, and shipped the order on time. The good news is not all delivery exceptions cause eCommerce packages to be delivered late. Shipping carriers have deadlines to meet and reputations to uphold. You made the sale.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 14, 2022

In today’s market, the 3PLs that succeed are those that have the integrated systems for seamless order flow and the global footprint that allows those orders to reach customers in a cost-effective, timely manner. As 3PLs expand to meet this mission, strategic acquisitions and partnerships are a key part of development.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In the world of ecommerce fulfillment there are only so many things you can control. But once that package leaves your fulfillment warehouse or 3PL fulfillment center , whatever happens next is out of your hands, right? There’s more to ecommerce order tracking than assigning a tracking number and crossing your fingers.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 22, 2023

If you’re an ecommerce business owner, you’ve already spent a great deal of time and effort developing your products. Today we’re going to look at packaging options for ecommerce brands that not only protect your products, but also help communicate your brand’s values and personality.

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Camelot 3PL Software

AUGUST 26, 2021

With a name like Camelot 3PL Software and a website URL of 3plsoftware.com we get a lot of inquiries from companies looking for “3PL Software”. We pride ourselves on serving the 3PL warehousing industry, exclusively. What is 3PL warehouse? 3PL stands for third-party logistics. Are all 3PLs the same?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Specialist 3PL fulfilment provider Europa Warehouse has reported a 45 per cent increase in total orders picked in December 2023* across its 3PL sites. While sales during the 2023 peak season in the UK might be less pronounced in comparison to previous years, the increase in order volumes still puts a huge pressure on 3PL services.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 5, 2024

The holiday season is never short on smiles, especially if you’re an ecommerce business that delivers on all fronts. Thankfully, there are ways ecommerce businesses can see where their orders are. With these constant scans, your ecommerce business has a way to track orders at every stage of their journey.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

Dusty is the CEO of Red Stag Fulfillment is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Specializing in ecommerce order fulfillment and inventory management services, the company operates multiple warehouse facilities with over 1 million square feet of space across the United States.

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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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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Most recently, these operations are being called upon to support the growing ecommerce sector, which is expected to get products from point of origin to a customer’s location without the support of a brick-and-mortar location. 6 Things to Look for in a 3PL. A wide network. A company that takes safety and security seriously.

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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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Ship Monk

JUNE 6, 2022

The eCommerce brands that make a sustained effort to understand their customers’ needs and stay ahead of them are not only better positioned for growth , they can head off a lot of problems before they negatively affect business. These ecommerce enablement partners work with hundreds of companies facing similar challenges.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

While “going with it” is an acceptable strategy for some areas of the holidays; it’s not a strong plan for ecommerce brands during peak season. Get Faster Shipping Options Peak season is when ecommerce brands of all sizes across all verticals feel the most pressure to deliver on the delivery front. Reduce Cart Abandonment 2.)

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Additionally, chosen companies demonstrate a forward-thinking mindset and innovative leadership that drive the ecommerce industry forward. ShipMonk CEO Josh McCarter highlights how our 3PL “is deeply focused on driving value to our clients and being a true partner, not just a vendor.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

What’s in the article: Framework for project management in the 3PL space. The rise in eCommerce and bottlenecks in the global supply chain are driving the need to solve these challenges. That is why it is essential to leverage a project management framework when initiating a logistics project with your 3PL partner.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 1, 2022

At ShipMonk, we’ve worked with major carriers to provide our clients with a range of options to get eCommerce orders to customers in ways so speedy it would make The Flash consider switching shipping providers. Below you’ll learn about three of the most popular overnight shipping carriers and the service levels they offer.

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Camelot 3PL Software

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Camelot 3PL Software · Camelot 3PL Software Podcast with Guest Todd Dunlop from DesktopShipper. Camelot’s Excalibur WMS together with DesktopShipper’s embedded shipping solution provides a seamless experience to meet the most demanding expectations.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our leadership team has successfully been providing best-in-class 3PL fulfillment services to ecommerce brands of all sizes across all verticals for years. From technology , to integrations , to customer service , we’re not short on elements that make us the ecommerce industry’s preferred 3PL fulfillment services provider.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 3, 2024

Ecommerce entrepreneurs always have growth in mind; it drives their choices, visions, and budgets in all aspects of business. As success comes, a big part of ecommerce brand growth comes down to handling international issues related to expansion, manufacturers, and imports. But not when you utilize ShipMonk’s 3PL services !

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

When you think about warehousing of your products, you likely think of three main options: doing it yourself, partnering with a 3PL in a shared environment, or partnering with a 3PL for contract/dedicated services. The dedicated 3PL model. The shared 3PL model. Many 3PLs will be amenable to such an arrangement.

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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

JUNE 8, 2022

Learning how to manage inventory is one of the biggest challenges of owning an eCommerce business. Let’s say your eCommerce business makes cotton baby blankets. If you outsource fulfillment, your 3PL should be able to help you with their portion of this number. For this eCommerce company, placing 4 orders per year (i.e.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business. Types of 3PL Warehousing.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2022

In today’s market, the 3PL providers that succeed are those that have the integrated systems that allow for seamless order flow and the global footprint to allow those orders to reach customers in a cost-effective, timely manner. Because you want your 3PL to be ready to scale as quickly as you do, reaching your customers wherever they may be.

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