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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

eCommerce Peak Season Problems and Solutions. Peak season is characterized by the increased demand across markets that causes businesses to amp up production and have large amounts of stock ready for holiday orders. But that’s only if companies address eCommerce peak season problems with skill and swiftness. 1) Supplier Issues.

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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

AUGUST 17, 2022

In the eCommerce world, customer relationships are everything. Your eCommerce fulfillment company picked, packed, and shipped the order on time. The good news is not all delivery exceptions cause eCommerce packages to be delivered late. Your website should clearly state expected delivery dates before the order is placed.

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Ship Monk

JULY 1, 2021

The eCommerce boom is upon us. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a logistics and eCommerce expert. Is eCommerce a highly competitive field? In order to properly gauge the market, you need to know what market you’re competing in, as they’re all very different. Let’s get started! #1.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Are you looking to get started with cross-border shipping for your eCommerce business? This blog post will cover everything you need to know about cross-border eCommerce shipping. Cross-border eCommerce shipping can be a complex and daunting process. Choose the right cross-border eCommerce platform.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2022

This interview was originally posted on Li's blog Look Hu's Talking. The full blog post is below: I’ve never been able to fully square away ecommerce and the impact it has on the environment. I think most ecommerce brands would prefer to use more sustainable packaging, but it’s easier said than done.

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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

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. Average Order Value.

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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

MAY 5, 2022

We know that’s not an easy decision for any eCommerce business to make. There are a few different ways to go about the big move, so it’s a matter of choosing the strategy that keeps your sales and fulfillment operations flowing smoothly throughout the transition. Strategy 2: Sending Inventory to Cover a Transition Period.

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Ship Monk

JULY 13, 2022

For eCommerce direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, calculating shipping costs can be a headache. That means, whether you’re fulfilling your own orders or a third party logistics company (3PL) is fulfilling them for you, each package has to be measured, weighed, and routed to find the least expensive shipping method. in 1-3 days!

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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. To learn more about the differences between USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL and regional carriers, check out our Comparing eCommerce Shipping Carriers blog. Value of Contents.

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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

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

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! Without a strong marketing strategy, even the most amazing products run the risk of being buried in the graveyard of missed opportunities.

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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. This will help you pinpoint the defective areas in your order fulfillment process to prevent the same issue from reoccurring. .

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

In logistics, labor shortage puts a strain on the supply chain, making it difficult for businesses to fulfill orders. This includes receiving and storing inventory, sorting orders, picking, packing, researching courier availability, and managing returns. Order Fulfillment & Delayed Shipments, Higher Costs .

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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. Then multiply by 100. #4

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Among these, clothing retailers had the highest percentage, with 88% of consumers opting to return their orders. These high costs, coupled with a steep increase in the volume of last-mile orders, underscore the need for reducing delivery costs to adapt to consumer demand shifts and safeguard profit margins.

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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. So buckle up for the rest of this blog; we’re revvin’ up our ecommerce engines to help you save money and time!

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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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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

MARCH 30, 2023

Fortunately, as an ecommerce business owner, there are solid steps you can take to create or optimize a sustainable supply chain. The ecommerce supply chain spans the sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of products. 5 Strategies for Sustainable Supply Chain Management We know the why , but what about the how ?

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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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Ship Monk

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you can believe it, an eCommerce package follows a similar arc, where the final moments of its journey have the power to make all the difference. Keep reading to learn all about the most crucial part of your shipping strategy and see how you can take your last-mile deliveries to the next level! Defining Last-Mile Delivery.

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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. The post 2021 Strategies for Inventory Management and Supply Chain Recovery appeared first on EazyStock. 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. We’re at a point in time when people are still willing to wait a few days to receive their order, but those days are fading fast.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Have you always wanted to start an eCommerce business? Dropshipping is a form of eCommerce where all fulfillment of orders is taken care of by third-party suppliers. Easy start-up: Launching an eCommerce business doesn’t have to involve thousands of dollars. Find out if dropshipping is the right choice for you! .

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Locus

MAY 25, 2022

During the 2000s, the standard delivery time in the US for an e-commerce order was 8-10 days. Here are seven key strategies that they have used to make it happen. The most basic thing a customer expects from you is to fulfill their orders on time. Just letting you know: your order reaches tomorrow between 10 am to 10:30 am.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 16, 2018

What does order fulfillment mean? Ultimately, order fulfillment refers to how a product moves within a specific timeframe after an order is created. There are many methods in the implementation of order fulfillment. Next steps include inventory management and storage, order processing, shipping, and returns processing.

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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? Cross-border orders represented 15% of all global orders. Mature ecommerce businesses use every source of data they can get their hands on, from shopping platform analytics to inventory and fulfillment platforms.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 22, 2018

Read on for more details of what you should do with your eCommerce business in preparation for the holidays. How will this also affect the timeliness of seasonal orders? As eCommerce orders rise, it stands to reason that the amount of return orders will rise as well. If your orders spike, you’ll have more returns.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

With the rise of ecommerce and the need for faster, more transparent delivery processes, 3PL providers that invest in real-time tracking and visibility technologies will be able to provide better service and improve the customer experience. Also, the new technologies will enable 3PL providers to handle more orders. Nearshoring.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In the world of eCommerce, unboxings are our attempts at recreating that original thrill of getting just what you wanted. One of the funnest parts of running your own eCommerce company is, without a doubt, creating a memorable brand. The how of an order is almost as important as the what. Stay True to Your Branding.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

2020 was a monumental year for eCommerce, but not in the way any of us expected. eCommerce merchants and customers alike were faced with some pretty, dare we say, unprecedented challenges that, among other things, forced major changes in both the foundation of online retail and our perceptions of it. Empathize with Your Customer.

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