Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are many noteworthy zones—the Danger Zone , the Twilight Zone —but you didn’t come to a 3PL blog to talk Kenny Loggins or Rod Serling; you’re here for impactful topics related to ecommerce. And seeing how they impact your shipping timelines and shipping costs, the topic of Shipping Zones definitely needs to be explored.

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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. 2PL vs. 3PL Warehouses store things.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

Over the past three to five years in particular, more manufacturers have identified or accelerated their eCommerce plans. As recently as 2021, survey data reveals that 98% of manufacturers have, are, or are planning to implement an eCommerce strategy. These challenges are very real, but they are not insurmountable.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

With the continued growth of ecommerce and heightened consumer expectations, fast delivery options, tracking notifications, and shipping costs have become a key driver in customer satisfaction. Developing the right strategy and executing it well has numerous benefits for both you and your customers.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Try as you might, it’s virtually impossible to control all aspects of the eCommerce supply chain, and there’s no better example of that than what we’ve witnessed in the whirlwind that has been 2020. That means conservative estimates for order processing, shipping times, and even inventory availability. Maintain Transparency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

With capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortages creating dilemmas for many as well as the increased focus from the industry on environment and machine learning, it was a year that was definitely not without its tests. 2021 saw many major challenges for logistics and supply chain professionals.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. Increased focus on ecommerce, along with trying to compete with the likes of Amazon and Wayfair, has created intense market competition in retail. The Rise of DTC.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Innovative technologies are a direct contributor to this progression, as they help companies create ‘experiential eCommerce’ for shoppers. Traditionally, horizontal integration has been the ‘go-to value chain strategy’. Research on the global fashion industry predicts an increase from ‘ $481.2 billion in 2018 to $712.9

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

The demand on ecommerce was staggering. Conversations about infrastructure, reshoring, last-mile delivery, regionalisation, automation, staffing, and ecommerce were happening across every industry. Ecommerce boom: the acceleration in ecommerce purchasing caught many companies by surprise.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Welcome back to the ultimate guide for enhancing your ecommerce knowledge! In PART 2 of our epic ecommerce terms guide and glossary, we’re here for you—the ecommerce merchants and entrepreneurial warriors of the world—to explain key terms relating to ecommerce, logistics, fulfillment, inventory, and more.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2017

Now more than ever, many logistics leaders are considering what they call the “smart” route, selecting regional parcel carriers as a complement to their overall shipping strategy. Ideally suited for eCommerce or even same day delivery. Earlier availability for deliveries. Benefits of Selecting Regional Parcel Carriers.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Supply Chain Strategy. A properly designed supply chain strategy is an enabler for achieving commercial goals and consequently, corporate success.

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Locus

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re getting continuous WISMO (Where Is My Order) calls in this manner, it is definitely bad news. Most small eCommerce and delivery firms rarely have the resources to manage delivery exceptions. Based on their choice of time slots, you can easily plan, assign and deliver orders to customers when they are available.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 30, 2023

There seem to be about a million metrics to watch if you want to run a successful ecommerce business. You can track as many metrics as you want, but not every performance indicator qualifies as a KEY performance indicator (KPI) for your ecommerce business. Let’s start with some definitions. Which ones are the most important?

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Bringg

DECEMBER 27, 2017

With ecommerce sales reaching $23 trillion in annual sales worldwide, customers are relying on better and faster deliveries for all sort of goods and services. From the millions of data points and variables in any supply chain should come the knowledge required to determine business strategies and to support decision-making processes.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

There are several definitions of 3PL. Typically, eCommerce suppliers send many small goods to the same, exact location. Does the 3PL have numerous transportation and warehousing options available to choose from? Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog by our friends at 2 Flow. What is 3PL? These include: .

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Conger

JULY 30, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn: The definition of omnichannel distribution. Top challenges and the steps for adopting an omnichannel distribution strategy. 4 Steps for Adapting to an Omnichannel Distribution Strategy. With the rise of eCommerce, consumers have more purchasing options than ever before. Let’s get started!

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. In fact, it may lead to increased variable costs. It should also be shared downstream.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Making Significant Logistics Strategy Changes : When you realize that your current WMS cannot support new processes effectively or at all. You are Facing New Omnichannel Fulfillment Requirements : The boom of ecommerce and direct to consumer demands require new strategies and cutting-edge WMS capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader John Galt Solutions, told me that “all planning vendors have bold marketing around AI.” Let’s start with a definition: any device that can perceive its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence (AI).

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 29, 2020

Many choices are available including the use of a 3PL provider. By using an effective inventory storage strategy, it is possible to meet customer requirements. A brief definition of pick and pack methods. What Inventory Storage Strategies can you use? The use of pick and pack methods is both an art and science.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The top ten is available for download here from the industry guides section of European Automation’s website. Like, eCommerce. In its first industry buzzword guide, European Automation has explained ten popular cloud computing terms that are often referred to in technical documents without definition. It’s buying online.

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