Ship Monk

AUGUST 22, 2022

In our eCommerce fulfillment blog we sometimes highlight industry jargon that’s essential for every entrepreneur. Whether you do or you don’t, this blog can help finetune your understanding of what SKUs can be utilized for, how to use them to grow your business , and best practices for this crucial part of inventory management.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 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. It can be difficult for eCommerce brands, (DTC brands in particular) to prep for the onslaught of Black Friday sales.

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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

MARCH 11, 2021

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… oh, numbers and data. 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? What’s the Difference Between eCommerce Metrics and KPIs?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2023

The ecommerce industry specifically continues to grow in terms of demand, competition, and customer expectations, calling for increasingly efficient fulfillment solutions and infrastructure to better deliver on your brand promises. ShipMonk presents you with a thorough A-Z glossary of ecommerce terms merchants in the know should know.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Better Inventory Management for eCommerce. eCommerce is a rapidly growing phenomenon across the globe. Statista projects that eCommerce sales will surpass $740 billion in the US by 2023. B2B ecommerce sales have also accelerated; Forrester projects that 17% of all eCommerce sales in the US will be B2B by 2023.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2021

While operating at 110% capacity may not always be feasible, making the most of the eCommerce slow season definitely is. If you’ve been itching to pick up the pace, you’ve stumbled upon the right blog post. Revamp Your Marketing Strategy. Subscribe to our blog newsletter ! Ready, set, go! Expand Your Reach. Let us know

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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. Which ones are the most important? Well, that depends on your goals.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work. And these additional five shipping strategies can help enterprise shippers maximize recovery and boost profits. It’s that simple.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

The idea went something like this: There is no strategy without intelligence , so gain as much information as possible on the current state of things. The cycle provided the kind of actionable ecommerce supply chain analytics for us to evolve and improve. The importance of data. Develop a manual solution to a given problem.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Every fairy godmother needs her magic wand, every knight needs his shining armor, and every eCommerce business owner needs their tools. While each eCommerce business will have their own unique setup, we’ve compiled a general guide to get you started and help you fill in the blanks of your current configuration. Tech tools, that is.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Better Inventory Management for eCommerce. The growth of eCommerce in 2020 was phenomenal as more customers, B2B and B2C alike, shopped online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forrester projects that B2B eCommerce transactions will reach $1.8 trillion by 2023 , indicating a need for more robust online sales strategies.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 14, 2020

What eCommerce Business Owners Get Wrong During the Holidays. We’ve already covered how to prepare and promote your eCommerce business during the holidays. We’re strong believers that perfect is the enemy of the good, but there’s no harm in optimizing your eCommerce game ! Make sure to subscribe to the ShipMonk blog !

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Managing inventory is a pivotal part of peak season for every ecommerce store, regardless of size or industry. Overestimate the inventory needs of your ecommerce store and you could be stuck paying for too much shelf space you don’t need, which cuts into profit margins. Lucky for you, in this blog we’re going to cover both!

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

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. This software links directly with your ERP and creates a daily list of purchasing recommendations based off the inventory data.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Post.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2022

When eCommerce businesses or fulfillment centers use the term “slotting,” they’re referring to a method of organizing inventory in a warehouse to optimize fulfillment operations. The eCommerce businesses that sell direct to consumers (DTC) store their products in warehouses or third party logistics (3PL) fulfillment centers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Customer centricity in manufacturing requires a real shift in business strategy that puts the customer first, both for your products and your services. Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing for blog. Data-driven decision-making should form part of a business’s daily operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 7, 2022

On-premises to cloud data migration. eCommerce. Therefore, it is critical to have an ERP software solution that can be the vehicle that not only drives strategy throughout the organization but pushes actionable insights to users to follow through on that strategy. SMART technologies. Business intelligence. The CFO 4.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. 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. Somewhat nailed it. That’s pretty abysmal.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

There are a lot of accounting terms thrown around when describing eCommerce inventory: merchandise inventory , WIP inventory , ending inventory , and beginning inventory to name just a few. For an eCommerce business, inventory is your most valuable asset (at least in terms of bookkeeping) and also one of your largest costs.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

Here are seven key strategies that they have used to make it happen. Use data insights. The obvious answer is data. Data has occupied an inevitable space in the last-mile delivery planning and its strategic implementation. With the help of these data insights, she understands customer expectations in two different zones.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Will the huge growth in ecommerce sales continue, or will the numbers fall back to “normal” pre-pandemic levels? We also hope you’re paying close attention to the data coming in because this will become your baseline for many BFCM seasons to come. Perhaps this will be the year to invest in more powerful data analytics tools.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 7, 2023

Having goals and actively monitoring, measuring, and making changes to achieve them is how ecommerce brands grow. In short, distribution metrics are performance benchmarks that span across the ecommerce order fulfillment process, from receiving inventory to delivering packages and everything in between. What Are Distribution Metrics?

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

Focus on eCommerce. In addition to shorter lead times, lower shipping costs, no tariffs and a typically lower MOQ, domestically-source products usually are higher quality – plus, sourcing domestically can work as an attractive marketing strategy. Focus on eCommerce. B2B eCommerce transactions are projected to reach $1.8

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 13, 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. Reevaluate inventory levels, storage capacity and overall strategy. Consumer Behavior and Demand.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. With accurate data, businesses can adapt and drive improvements faster. Therefore, simply using historical data to predict future demand will be very tricky.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. The journey from the farm to the consumer’s table involves a web of intricate processes and challenges.

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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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GoShip Blog

JULY 1, 2022

Many eCommerce platforms have analytical dashboards that can automatically calculate your average order value based on all the orders you’ve fulfilled. Another strategy you can use is post-purchase upsells, similar to what companies do. Another effective strategy you can use is a minimum purchase price which unlocks certain perks.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2019

Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. Read more here.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 20, 2022

It’s impossible to imagine a profitable retail business without growing your eCommerce sales. eCommerce challenges. Reorganizing your logistics strategy and cooperating with reliable carriers are a solution. Analyze sales data and customer feedback to see what products generate active purchases.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 30, 2020

It’s no secret that shipping is one of the most important aspects of eCommerce. Free shipping is pretty great, but it might not be the most viable option for some eCommerce business owners. By combining different sets of rules, you’re able to create a personalized shipping strategy that’s a perfect fit for your business.

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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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Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

A rise in ecommerce has enabled consumers to purchase products anywhere at any time, which has created a need for immediacy. This blog post discusses how technology can be the driver of change to your supply chain, and how companies can gain competitive advantage. Visibility. Advanced analytics help supply chains achieve visibility.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

It helps you identify the inefficient aspects of your business processes and decipher the best strategies to refine them. These reviews help you assess possible areas of improvement to keep your business thriving in the highly saturated eCommerce industry. Ask your customers about your business.

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