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

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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

To an eCommerce entrepreneur, having their brand grow and scale is fulfillment. In addition to learning these steps, continue reading this blog for tips about best practices for eCommerce order fulfillment and how entrepreneurs can maximize their fulfillment infrastructure. 4 Steps of eCommerce Order Fulfillment.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s been a while since you placed your ecommerce order so it seems like it may be time to face facts. Lost packages are a worst-case scenario for all ecommerce business owners, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely unavoidable. You’re watching, waiting, anticipating. Your package is lost. What Causes Lost Packages?

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3PL Insights

MARCH 17, 2021

This white paper provides tips on how businesses who sell products online can manage their operations more efficiently and stand out from competition. The post 9 Tips for Managing a Satisfactory Ecommerce Experience appeared first on Evans Distribution Systems. Download the white paper by completing the form on the right.

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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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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

2024 is 4th Year in a Row 3PL is Recognized with BIG Customer Service Award April 10, 2024 — Customer service is a 365-day a year duty, but today the Business Intelligence Group is shining an extra light on this critical component to any company’s success by announcing the winners of the BIG Excellence in Customer Service Awards.

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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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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. Each company in our directory has been selected based on its industry experience, services offered, performance and range of capabilities.”

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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

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

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 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

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. eCommerce Gets Vocal.

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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

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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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 9, 2021

We’re talking, of course, about eCommerce packaging. If you’re working with an experienced 3PL (an especially wise choice for oversized goods!), Tip: For more info on time and heat-sensitive products, we have you covered ! You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but good books deserve good covers. For Heat-Sensitive Delicacies.

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3PL Insights

JULY 20, 2017

So you’ve decided you want to start an eCommerce business. There’s many areas of eCommerce to focus on, and if you’re just starting out, it might seem like a daunting task to tackle. The previous tips we discussed on the 3PL blog included keeping track of inventory , utilizing proper packaging , and making the return policy clear.

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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. The post 5 Best Logistics Tips for E-commerce Business Owners appeared first on Third Party Logistics Toronto, 3PL, 3rd & Supply Chain Solutions.

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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

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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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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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Whatever your sitch may be, you likely have a checklist of the ideal 3PL. With the right 3PL by your side, you should be able to confidently drop off your products so that they can be picked, packed, and delivered to your exact specifications ! #3. P.S. Craving more tips and tricks? Cruising for a new fulfillment partner ?

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Having an ecommerce business can be very rewarding. The other side of ecommerce is the competitive landscape. What are the best SEO strategies for ecommerce companies? The post Proven SEO Tips and Strategies for ecommerce appeared first on Evans Distribution. “Out of stock” v.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 3, 2021

A 3PL, or third-party logistics provider, is an indispensable asset in the eCommerce journey, but, to many, the concept of outsourcing is still shrouded in mystery. can be confusing, but the whole point of a 3PL is to help you navigate those murky waters while also turbocharging your business’s growth. What Is a 3PL?

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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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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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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

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

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

You’ve been working on your eCommerce business for a while now. What can you do to increase eCommerce sales? Though you may not get it right the first time, testing should give you information and data that will allow you to refine and adjust your campaign, as you increase eCommerce sales. Understand Who Your Customer Is.

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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. Nearshoring.

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3PL Insights

MAY 8, 2018

eCommerce refers to the transaction of goods across the internet; a trend that has increased exponentially over the past years. The implementation of effective eCommerce site features can make for a faster, easier, cheaper exchange, as compared to traditional methods of business. Customer Reviews.

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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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