Ship Monk

AUGUST 17, 2022

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a late delivery, you know how frustrating it can be to see that your package is stalled somewhere in Kansas and not know why. In the eCommerce world, customer relationships are everything. Your eCommerce fulfillment company picked, packed, and shipped the order on time.

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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

AUGUST 2, 2023

You decide to launch an ecommerce store to sell this idea because it’s the greatest idea ever and can’t possibly fail. Part of the process is doing your homework and identifying your ecommerce niche. What is an ecommerce niche? What is an Ecommerce Niche? Let’s assume you’re an entrepreneur with a great idea.

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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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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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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. Sure, shipping packages directly to your customers at the right address, undamaged and on time, is critical to your business. Factors That Determine Shipping Costs. Shipping Distance.

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Ship Monk

JULY 13, 2022

For eCommerce direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, calculating shipping costs can be a headache. There are so many variables at play that no two packages are the same, taking into account different sizes, different weights, and different destinations. Then they weigh the package to find its actual weight. in 1-3 days! weight limit.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

eCommerce Peak Season Problems and Solutions. The surge in eCommerce purchases made during this period has the potential to lead to great profits for your brand and great experiences for your customers. But that’s only if companies address eCommerce peak season problems with skill and swiftness. 1) Supplier Issues.

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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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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. The right return strategy for your business will depend on its unique needs. Consider the costs of returns.

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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

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

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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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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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

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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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. For the outer packaging, you can use…. As for the inner packaging, how about trying….

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3PL Insights

JULY 20, 2017

So you’ve decided you want to start an eCommerce business. There’s many areas of eCommerce to focus on, and if you’re just starting out, it might seem like a daunting task to tackle. The previous tips we discussed on the 3PL blog included keeping track of inventory , utilizing proper packaging , and making the return policy clear.

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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.

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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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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. Packaging plays a significant role in preserving freshness and preventing damage during transportation.

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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. Running with the herd is not always cheap, but it may be the best long-term strategy for today’s expanding online businesses. .

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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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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.

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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. As eCommerce orders rise, it stands to reason that the amount of return orders will rise as well. Holiday shipping and returns are directly responsible for a large portion of eCommerce. Plan for a Spike in Returns.

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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? Mature ecommerce businesses use every source of data they can get their hands on, from shopping platform analytics to inventory and fulfillment platforms. Only then can you establish ideal pricing strategies and discounts.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? Those three companies execute the deliveries on Walmart’s behalf, flying packages from 36 drone delivery hubs located at the company’s stores in seven US states.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

If you’ve been keeping up with eCommerce (and we’re guessing you have), then you probably know that subscription boxes and services are all the rage. From never having to worry about buying razors again to receiving cute pet accessories every month, it’s clear that subscription-based eCommerce has a plethora of pros for savvy online shoppers.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

YOU ARE USING MANUAL INVENTORY CONTROL STRATEGIES. eco-friendly packaging. Ecommerce Customer Retention. ecommerce fulfillment. ecommerce packaging and shipping. product packaging. This is a problem for many companies that are on the cusp of expansion. TAGS: best practices. customer retention.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 13, 2021

It’s always faster and cheaper to send a package to your Aunt Deborah down the street than to Grandma Muriel who lives on the other side of the country (poor Grandma Muriel). Even if we were to take logistical detours into account, a short-distance package would still be using fewer resources (time, fuel, manpower, etc.)

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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. For instance, young working customers would appreciate eco-packaging. Improve your shipping strategy.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 15, 2022

It’s essential to be well-aware of your stock state and the effectiveness of your eCommerce platforms. Besides, verify that you know how to quickly and appropriately package the items for shipping. Along with compliance with packaging requirements, you’ll mitigate the risks of order returns. How to ship on Father’s Day?

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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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Locus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the moment an order is placed, consumers anxiously track its progress until the package safely reaches their doorstep. When packages don’t arrive on time, it directly impacts customer trust and satisfaction, especially if they’ve taken time off to wait for their delivery. The result?

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