GoShip Blog

MAY 24, 2021

Just as important as developing your products and tweaking your online store, establishing a clear eCommerce shipping strategy is a critical step to jumpstart a growing business. . What is eCommerce shipping? . eCommerce shipping is more than fast delivery and free shipping. What does eCommerce involve? .

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Rick founded RMW Commerce Consulting , a boutique ecommerce consultancy that supports investors and management teams incubating and growing digital businesses online – both direct-to-consumer and B2B. After the successful marketplace launch, he served as CEO of Merchantry and led the company to a $30M acquisition by Tradeshift.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Joe Lynch and Rick Watson discuss Amazon vs Target vs Walmart and their strengths and weaknesses in the areas of ecommerce, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics. After the successful marketplace launch, he served as CEO of Merchantry and led the company to a $30M acquisition by Tradeshift. About Rick Watson.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2023

While most ecommerce brands aren’t giving away specter-proof jumpsuits or bejeweled pink jackets, offering benefits to members is a time-honored, strategic tactic that savvy ecommerce brands employ. Let’s take a concise dive into seven key areas of this critical ecommerce brand tool for boosting business.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Joe Lynch and Rick Watson discuss Amazon vs Target vs Walmart and their strengths and weaknesses in the areas of ecommerce, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics. After the successful marketplace launch, he served as CEO of Merchantry and led the company to a $30M acquisition by Tradeshift. About Rick Watson.

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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% When did your sales spike, and when did they return to their normal status?

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2021

They say labels are for soup cans, but, when it comes to running an eCommerce company, it’s important to know where your business model falls under. Then, with a concrete strategy by your side, fine-tuning the details becomes a whole lot easier. eCommerce Business Classifications. eCommerce Business Models.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 6, 2021

Scaling internationally can be a notoriously challenging undertaking for eCommerce businesses, but that hasn’t stopped the brightest retail stars from finding success overseas. Next up on the eCommerce book club is reading the room! Cross Off Your eCommerce Checklist. Make an eCommerce list, check it twice… or thrice.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Distributed order management solutions can support a ship-from-store strategy. After an initial burst of enthusiasm, I’ve also become skeptical. DOM is a solution that supports retail chains who want to pursue an omnichannel strategy. And in the ecommerce age, customers often want the product as soon as possible.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2021

Take a few deep breaths, and join us for a crash course on eCommerce metrics: what they are, why you need them, and how they can help you “ Stress Less, Grow More.” But First, What Are eCommerce Metrics? In other words, we’re examining eCommerce metrics, which are simply measurements of performance. Sales Conversion Rate.

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Ship Monk

JULY 27, 2022

For an eCommerce business owner, the answer is obvious: How the heck do I get a handle on my inventory management ?! Keep reading to learn what demand forecasting is, why you need it, and how to implement it into your eCommerce strategy! What percentage do they account for in overall sales? What is Demand Forecasting?

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Ship Monk

JUNE 6, 2022

When you start a direct-to-consumer business (DTC), you can gather market data and make some educated assumptions about your product, but until you start generating sales they’re all just best-guesses. These ecommerce enablement partners work with hundreds of companies facing similar challenges. Method #6: Talk to Your Partners.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Does it feel like your ecommerce business should be more profitable than it is? Could there be hidden costs you’re not accounting for in your pricing strategy? One of the most common mistakes direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce brands make is failing to understand and track their true costs, a.k.a. If so, you’re not alone.

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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. Don’t worry; you can change later on. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2021

Sales slumps can happen to the best of us. Whether it’s after the major winter holidays or during the hazy summer months, a temporary halt in momentum is a challenge for even the most established of brands. While operating at 110% capacity may not always be feasible, making the most of the eCommerce slow season definitely is.

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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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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Retail ecommerce increased by 75% in 2020 in Canada and is on track to expand by another 12% in 2021, according to eMarketer. This year, ecommerce will account for 13.4% of the country’s retail sales—up from just 6.9% For the past decade, Internet consumer sales have risen at a far higher rate than traditional retail sales.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 28, 2022

A returns management solution helps you handle the returned items effectively to satisfy your ecommerce customers without hurting your profit margin. . Why managing returns is important for ecommerce. A returned item must first pass through a quality control process to determine if it’s still fit for sale.

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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

APRIL 28, 2021

Starting an eCommerce business is certainly no small feat, and it takes a special kind of tenacity and follow-through to find long-lasting success in such a competitive — but exciting! Or, perhaps, getting acquainted with each of your intended sales channels one by one. Ready to launch into digital superstardom, eh? way to get there.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. If your small business must survive amidst the stiff competition in the eCommerce industry, formulating an effective marketing plan that targets your specific customer base is essential.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Did you have frequent stock-outs after adjusting your forecast? In a perfect world, supply chain managers would be able to foresee every possible risk and threat to their supply chain and have a strategy prepared to successfully address any challenges when the moment came. How were your suppliers affected? Optimize Inventory.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's Blog is by Carl Turn, a freelance writer in the distribution field, who is showing us how next-day delivery is changing the face of eCommerce. After all, most customers are willing to wait an extra day or two for the right product. .

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ShipLilly

JUNE 28, 2021

Thankfully some strategies can be used to mitigate the cost. This is a fiscally sound strategy that cuts down on reverse logistics costs for organizations. There needs to be better management of heavy and bulky goods, after sales care, and responsiveness. Return and Repair Policy Framework.

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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. But what can be done in the digital marketing arena, to help guarantee your eCommerce business gets the visibility it deserves? But where to start?

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. So how have retailers fared in the online and traditional sales environments during all this turmoil? Some have hit on the right strategies and are thriving in the new normal, and others are struggling.

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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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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

Successful leaders will require flexibility, digital champions and a willingness to test digital-first ways of growing retail sales globally. The survey suggests that successful leaders will require flexibility, digital champions and a willingness to test digital-first ways of growing retail sales globally.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

Each time a customer makes a purchase from your ecommerce brand they are giving you two things. And if the purchase doesn’t end up working out for some reason; they’re trusting that your ecommerce brand will take care of it and them. The first is obvious—their business. The second, which is less obvious, is their trust.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

In the world of eCommerce, that proverb certainly holds true. But what is this mysterious entity in the eCommerce world? To get the basics on logistics service providers, and learn how they can take your eCommerce business to the next level, keep reading! Skeptical about handing your eCommerce business to a bunch of strangers?

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In recent years, Furniturebox has seen a rise in ecommerce, indirect sales, and 3PL opportunities, resulting in the need to expand into its new warehouse. This has already been a life-changing year for the company, as the founders made the Forbes “30 Under 30 2022” list for retail and ecommerce entrepreneurs in Europe.

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Ship Monk

MAY 18, 2023

If you’re reading this then you’re an ecommerce brand owner, entrepreneur, or have an interest in ecommerce burning in your soul! If these identifiers are speaking your language then we have a new ecommerce term that needs to be added to your job jargon: MonkProtect. But there is more to it that we can’t wait to share.

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Ship Monk

JULY 12, 2023

Josh, a California native, brings an extensive range of distinguished technology expertise and a proven record of enterprise leadership to bolster ShipMonk’s position as a global leader within the ecommerce logistics and fulfillment industry. You’ve certainly run the gauntlet of leading SaaS based businesses towards the promised land.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Everything, from the first interaction with the organisation, to the purchase and after-sales support, must be designed with the customer in mind and implemented in such a way that customer only remembers a seamlessly smooth experience. This is about providing a great experience from the word go. So, how do you become customer-centric?

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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. With the right product, right team , and right tools, any small ecommerce brand can effectively challenge big ecommerce brands.

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Ship Monk

JULY 25, 2022

In this competitive eCommerce era where in 2022 US eCommerce online retail sales are expected to cross $1 trillion for the first time, warehouse solutions have never been more important. From the warehouse shelving perspective, if a facility builds it, the products will come and fill the shelves quickly right after.

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Ship Monk

MAY 23, 2023

Things that customers and ecommerce merchants dislike equally: “Where’s my order?” Once your ecommerce brand has reached significant sales, and you can effectively analyze buyer behavior, it’s time to think about the best ways to disperse your inventory. Strategically located fulfillment centers.

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