GoShip Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

In today’s eCommerce climate, consumers expect all items to be delivered to their door. Shipping fragile items can be daunting, but with these five easy tips, you can be sure your packages arrive safely. Shipping fragile items can be daunting, but with these five easy tips, you can be sure your packages arrive safely.

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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

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. So you’ve made the decision to break ties with your fulfillment provider and switch to a new 3PL. Taking the Plunge.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 7, 2021

Of course, there’s only one way to find out if crowdfunding is the secret ingredient missing from your eCommerce sauce of success, and that’s through reading this article. If you’ve been in the eCommerce game for long enough, you’ve likely already come across crowdfunding, even if indirectly. so hop along for the ride!

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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. You know, all the fun stuff you do on the daily like packing boxes and making multiple, sometimes frantic, trips to the post office. Let’s get started! What Is a 3PL?

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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!

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Which means in the world of ecommerce business, entrepreneurs may feel torn between making eco-friendly decisions and strategic business ones. The good news is that you can stick that stigma where the sun don’t shine because there are plenty of ways to run a profitable eco-friendly ecommerce brand. What is Sustainable Ecommerce?

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ShipLilly

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A logistical analysis and important tips for businesses. This article considers some of the indicators to consider if outsourcing might be the solution for your needs. This time will then be spent on other operational priorities such as packing, picking, organizing, management, processing, and delivery.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 8, 2023

What if your fulfillment center picks and packs the wrong item? There are plenty of ecommerce helpdesks and customer service solution providers including Gorgias , Gladly, and Zendesk, that make this easy. Test different packing materials or switch shipping carriers. Customer service isn’t just about solving complaints.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The new business augments the company’s suite of custom ecommerce solutions designed to support small and medium-sized companies. Ware2Go’s cloud-based platform and solution provides merchants with seamless end-to-end order fulfillment – storage, pick/pack fulfillment and shipping – with guaranteed two-day delivery by UPS.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

It’s the challenge of determining if your company should outsource as a solution to the issues discussed in this article—or to any other logistics challenges. They typically operate warehouses and distribution centres located strategically.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

As this article proved extremely popular, I thought it worth adding a few updates to follow progress on the six trends. Depending on the response received by the latest updates, I may revisit this article yet again with additional updates to Trends #4, #5, and #6. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 12, 2023

E-tailers and ecommerce brands are heading into the holiday season and we cannot stress enough the importance of planning, prepping and prognosticating (okay, forecasting). We’ve covered some of the basic planning for peak season already, so this article is going to focus on what not to do. Not Enough Planning Congrats!

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ShipLilly

APRIL 19, 2021

Therefore, it makes sense for shippers to understand how both LTL and FTL can effect your Ecommerce fulfillment process and the associated costs. This article explains some of the key aspects of FTL and LTL. It is a method of packing that is also known as floor stacking. This helps to avoid tipping or slipping.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You’re in the right place because in this article you’ll learn: The 4 types of warehouse management systems. WMS integrated with ERP is a good option for large businesses (manufacturers, eCommerce retailers, etc.) Retail and eCommerce. Place best-selling products near packing stations. Accounting. Food and beverage.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Ecommerce competition was already fierce before the pandemic curbed consumer enthusiasm for in-store shopping, and now, it is even more so. The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily.

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Conger

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn: What’s all involved in the warehouse planning and design process. Tips for Setting Up Small Warehouses. This refers to the number of products/materials processed and moved through various warehouse processes such as receiving, storage, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping. And lots more!

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