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. This article will compare three top shipping companies, the US Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, and UPS, and show you how to calculate shipping rates for each. Value of Contents.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Material Savings 52

Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

As this industry has grown, so have the various options that are available to meet interests ranging from cooking supplies, pet supplies, video game and popular culture memorabilia and much more. More likely than not there is a box service to meet your needs. Contact us for more information and to find out how we can meet your needs.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 62

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Logistics Network Optimization Software eCommerce Purchasing Skills 62

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of consumers/customers. The historically predictable supply chain no longer functions as it did in the past. Time: Jun 29, 2022 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada).

Webinar 195

Webinar Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies 195

3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

This article breaks down the new small parcel rates and the impact on shippers moving forward. 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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Price Reduction eCommerce 91

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. Don’t ignore the ecommerce factor. Only if a number of locations all meet the needs of proximity to customers will the comparative cost of land and buildings become important. If a number of locations all meet these needs, then of course the comparative cost of land and buildings becomes important.

Tips 93

Tips Distribution eCommerce Video 93

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

Optimal Sourcing 178

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 178

Ship Monk

MARCH 16, 2023

Any ecommerce business that ships orders directly to consumers (the actual end-users of the product) engages in the process of direct fulfillment. Recently Amazon introduced a new program called Amazon Direct Fulfillment, which is causing some confusion in the ecommerce world. So, read on! What is Direct Fulfillment?

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Manufacturing Procurement 3PL Purchasing Skills 52

Ship Monk

JULY 28, 2022

Any eCommerce business that manufactures goods has three different types of inventory at any given time: Raw Materials Inventory , Work in Process Inventory , and Finished Goods Inventory. This article will show you the difference between these types of inventory and how to calculate Work in Process inventory. to make the hats.

Inventory 64

Inventory Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills eCommerce 64

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.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Negotiating Skills Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software 52

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. 2PL vs. 3PL Warehouses store things.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction eCommerce Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction 52

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Consumers’ appetite for ecommerce and home delivery continued to grow in 2022 but has been tempered by high inflation in the latter half of the year. The key point was that the pandemic converted more consumers to ecommerce and home delivery, especially the 55+ demographic.

Cost Reduction 119

Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 119

Ship Monk

DECEMBER 22, 2022

When you’re first starting an ecommerce business, packing and shipping your products is the easy part, after you’ve done all the hard work of developing, producing and marketing a product. Many ecommerce business owners start with direct fulfillment thinking that it’s something they can easily manage on their own.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction 52

Loginext

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This article will help you understand what ELD is, what information it stores, and how it can be used to improve driver safety and fleet efficiency to meet logistics compliance.

Compliance 52

Compliance Article Meeting Efficiency 52

Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

What’s in the article: Port congestion. 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. BlueGrace Logistics. Warehouse availability.

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction eCommerce 62

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. We list some of these cost-saving strategies in our “Tips for Controlling Parcel Rates” article. Nearshoring.

Material Savings 88

Material Savings Trends Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 88

Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. In an article about online retail that I published at the end of 2019, I highlighted Target’s click-and-mortar retail model, which, even then, was positioning the company as an ecommerce trend-setter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 71

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory Reduction 71

247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 14, 2018

ShipStation is already the largest eCommerce TMS provider in the US, but they also want to expand more in the UK and Australia, which we can support our established operations in both countries.”. “We Related Article: Managing Online Shipping & Returns Expectations. pburnson@peerlessmedia.com.

eCommerce 28

eCommerce Procurement Solutions Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 28

Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

You’ve done the hard work of building your startup into a successful ecommerce business. The good news is that there’s an easy formula ecommerce businesses can use to calculate the optimum reorder point for each SKU in your product line. This article will explain what reorder points are and show you how to calculate them.

How To 52

How To Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software eCommerce 52

Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

For some ecommerce business owners, sending their customers’ orders out the door feels a little like watching your 16-year-old drive off in the family car. But when it comes to ecommerce delivery, that’s not entirely true. Here’s an overview of the ecommerce order fulfillment process and ways to improve each step. Fulfillment.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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’.

Cost Reduction 60

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 60

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The rise of ecommerce. The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. There are Also Commercial Reasons.

Supply Chain Software 161

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Definition Supply Chains 161

EazyStock

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This article focuses on demand forecasts for items with lumpy or intermittent demand. While some people think it’s impossible to forecast demand for items with lumpy demand accurately, this article will prove them wrong. What is intermittent or lumpy demand? The post How do you forecast lumpy demand? appeared first on.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Optimization Modeling 52

Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at warehouse space shortages: their causes, when we can expect them to subside, and how 3PLs can help. A recent DC Velocity article summarized the perspectives of real estate executives at the recent Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) Edge conference.

Construction 52

Construction Warehousing Inventory Reduction 3PL 52

Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2021

The need for warehouse labor is greater than ever, but there just haven’t been enough workers to meet the demand. In this article, we’ll look at where the shortage currently stands and what you can expect in the future. According to a recent article in Supply Chain Dive , warehouse employment hit a new high in July.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Article 52

Ship Monk

MAY 2, 2023

This article will take you through some of the challenges and opportunities that come with taking your brand DTC. 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% Let’s find out!

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 52

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

And with that, everything moved online, from seniors buying their groceries with a mobile app to kids attending virtual school through to the continual scheduling of Zoom meetings. The demand on ecommerce was staggering. How could companies meet demands while keeping their employees safe and maintaining their bottom line?

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Automation Supply Chain Design Software 62

247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

The rapid growth of ecommerce is driving deep changes in logistics, from tightening up trucking capacity to elevating the importance of final-mile delivery processes. Read the Article: 8 Fundamentals for Achieving Artificial Intelligence Success in the Supply Chain. Combating Trucking Constraints.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 28

EazyStock

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This article focuses on demand forecasts for items with lumpy or intermittent demand. While some people think it’s impossible to forecast demand for items with lumpy demand accurately, this article will prove them wrong. What is intermittent or lumpy demand? The post How do you forecast lumpy demand? appeared first on EazyStock.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Optimization Modeling 52

GoShip Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

This article discusses how to automate shipping and label printing to eliminate repetitiveness in fulfillment processes and boost operational efficiency. Automatically applying shipping services in your ecommerce platform allows your customers to get instant freight quotes. What Does it Mean To Automate Shipping .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Automation How To Procurement Solutions 52

Dedola Global Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It has never been a better time to be an eCommerce seller on Amazon. With Amazon’s domination of the online market, an eCommerce business has the potential to grow exponentially on the site. Best of all, Amazon offers great programs for their eCommerce sellers, such as their fulfillment services, Amazon FBA. What Is Amazon FBA?

Freight forwarding 40

Freight forwarding Tips Freight eCommerce 40

Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

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. Today, we’re going where the rubber meets the road: the actual migration. Take a second to pat yourself on the back.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 3PL 52

Morai Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Sinc the ecommerce boom, retailers have found it challenging with engaging customers both in-store and online. From an ecommerce perspective, VR helps companies create realistic shopping experiences. Ecommerce has provided customers with easy click-and-go purchasing, and has also increased their expectation for faster product delivery.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 60

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Big thinking’ articles on how to disrupt industries from retail to healthcare have been so prolific in recent years that you would be remiss in assuming we have moved forward from the digital transformation era. Machine learning is poised to meet that market demand. Global ecommerce sales are set to reach $5 trillion (£3.8

Supply Chain Software 49

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Meeting 49

Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

What’s in the article: How shippers are using technology. 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%

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Survey 62

Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2022

What’s in this article: What are the top trends I will need to watch in 2022? Consumer spending and ecommerce are large drivers of the supply chain. While supply chains have come a long way in meeting the consumer demands of ecommerce, the delivery of large or bulky good items have experienced challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chains 62

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. . “My organizational skills, people skills and ability to listen, attention to detail.” ” Thank you to these women, and all the women at ShipMonk who bring their best to work every day.

3PL 76

3PL Blog Supply Chains Article 76

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

In a white paper on “ How reinventing the supply chain can transform the planner role ,” consulting firm EY cites their research that lack of the right supply chain talent is the second highest challenge to meeting supply chain goals. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

Supply Chain Planning Software 157

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 157