Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This wouldn’t be an ecommerce blog if we didn’t talk about Amazon. That’s what we’re going to help you figure out! How Does FBM/MFN Work? Inventory storage, fulfillment, and shipping costs are borne by the seller or paid to a 3PL. What about Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP)? How Does FBA Work?

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter what you’re selling in your online store, you have to ship your merchandise in bulk to a fulfillment center (what we call inbound freight shipping), and you also have to deliver orders to your end customers (what we call outbound small-parcel shipping). What’s the difference? What is freight?

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 19, 2023

What’s so special about Section 321, and is it right for my business? What is Section 321? So, rather than importing your goods in bulk, paying huge import fees, and then fulfilling orders from a U.S. Hint: subscribe to our blog , and you’ll always be in the loop!) fulfillment center locations if you choose to do so.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 9, 2022

In this blog we’re going to succinctly discuss the difference between the two and how they work to your eCommerce brand’s advantage. A warehouse is a large storage space that holds inventory in bulk. A fulfillment center is the heart of a 3PL (third party logistics) operation, and a modern marvel of the eCommerce world.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2023

Today’s consumers do expect to find their favorite brands online. They want to know where products are manufactured and what goes into them. But what if your pockets aren’t so deep? What if you’re a small, local retail boutique that wants to expand your reach with a direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales channel?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Complex MOQs To learn about these different types of MOQs, check out the full, in-depth article on our ecommerce blog here. Enjoy the ecommerce education and be sure to refer back to PART 1 of our A-Z glossary and guide if you need a refresher! A manufacturer purchases steel from a supplier and turns it into tiny gears to make watches.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

When a business needs to get connected with shippers and freight service providers, they often rely on a freight broker to manage the logistics of that engagement. Freight brokers are often non-asset-based, meaning they don’t own their own equipment. Freight brokerage professionals are currently in high demand in the US.

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