Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Just as online shoppers have a lot of choices when it comes to where to take their business, ecommerce brands have many options for where to take theirs in terms of order fulfillment. While there are plenty of 3PLs out there that your ecommerce brand could consider for its order fulfillment needs, not all are equal.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Here you are, a determined eCommerce business owner, facing yet another major decision. By outsourcing your fulfillment , you can kiss those burdens goodbye! Experimenting goes hand-in-hand with eCommerce. Of course, stuff happens. And, with that, we send you off onto the next step of your eCommerce journey.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Learn All about Ecommerce Logistics and Fulfillment Of all the many things you do as an ecommerce brand owner, logistics and fulfillment are often afterthoughts — as in, let’s worry about that after the orders start coming in. Once shipped, the ecommerce client is notified of any shipping delays or issues that need their attention.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

Cold Chain/Ecommerce Through Trinity’s parent company, Burris Logistics , Freight Agents have access to full cold storage options for their customers as well as ecommerce solutions. With Trinity, you can offer just a TMS, a fully outsourced Managed Transportation solution, or anything in-between.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 24, 2023

Cold Chain/Ecommerce Through Trinity’s parent company, Burris Logistics , Freight Agents have access to full cold storage options for their customers as well as ecommerce solutions. With Trinity, you can offer just a TMS, a fully outsourced Managed Transportation solution, or anything in-between.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

In the world of eCommerce, that proverb certainly holds true. But what is this mysterious entity in the eCommerce world? To get the basics on logistics service providers, and learn how they can take your eCommerce business to the next level, keep reading! Skeptical about handing your eCommerce business to a bunch of strangers?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Of course, Amazon is investing heavily in its infrastructure and working toward market share gains, likely in detriment to earnings. The high costs of ecommerce relate to the fulfillment of orders – namely warehouse handling and transportation costs. percent profit margin. Not a magnificent maring. But that is exactly my point.

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Ship Monk

MAY 6, 2021

The answer, of course, is yes! Going global with your eCommerce business is often the final frontier for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to grow, grow, grow. Of course, this is a huge step for any company, which is why we’ve prepared this easy, breezy checklist for a hijinks-free transition. Sounds pretty simple, right? .

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Ship Monk

JUNE 3, 2021

A 3PL, or third-party logistics provider, is an indispensable asset in the eCommerce journey, but, to many, the concept of outsourcing is still shrouded in mystery. The “simple” answer is that 3PLs outsource the logistics part of running your business. Of course, not all 3PLs are created equal. Let’s get started!

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Crowdfunding is the latest and greatest in eCommerce. Of course, in a competitive market , it can be easy to get drowned out. We don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but if international shipping is your jam, then outsourcing fulfillment is your peanut butter. Every Batman needs his (or her!)

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

You’ve done the hard work of building your startup into a successful ecommerce business. The good news is that there’s an easy formula ecommerce businesses can use to calculate the optimum reorder point for each SKU in your product line. Of course, not all systems are created equal. units x 50 max.days) – (29 avg.

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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. Could outsourcing to a third party logistics (3PL) provider help?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Is your eCommerce store ready to spread its wings? Outsourcing your fulfillment comes with a plethora of benefits , like scoring big on savings and having more time to grow your business. Regardless, saving some pretty pennies was likely one of the driving factors behind your decision to outsource. Smart move! No worries.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For small ecommerce brands, competition is part of daily life. Competing with bigger, sometimes even giant ecommerce brands can feel a lot like a gopher taking on a giraffe. With the right product, right team , and right tools, any small ecommerce brand can effectively challenge big ecommerce brands.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

However, if you find that the need to manage logistics is distracting your employees from the tasks they were originally hired for, outsourcing to a 3PL could improve your situation. We can help you objectively assess the benefits and drawbacks of working with a 3PL and help you find and engage one if you decide to outsource logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Is your ecommerce business one of those that’s been growing steadily in recent years, and seen an absolute boom since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged? So what do you need to do to prevent high demand from being a double-edged sword and potentially stymieing your ability to compete in the lucrative, but fierce ecommerce marketplace?

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

With the significant disruption to Australia’s supply chains caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the question now focusing the minds of supply chain managers is whether production outsourced to China can be brought back onshore—and if so at what cost. Can a Re-shoring Drive Reverse the Outsourcing Trend? Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 22, 2021

Of course, if you’re an eCommerce business owner, your paths are almost guaranteed to cross, even if you never actually step foot inside a fulfillment center. Of course, there’s no way that Carl can take on the responsibility of peddling his goods across county lines — he’s just one man, and he’s got candy to make.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 12, 2024

When it comes to ecommerce orders, that also means experiencing different ways to order products within the same website. Since you, as an ecommerce business, want to win out their attention in the competitive market, why not appeal to them by making shopping for multiple items easy? What is Ecommerce Kitting?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2022

The best means for doing that as eCommerce evolves is properly handling your business’s shopping experiences, technological integrations, outsourced partnerships, customer service systems, and retention initiatives. After all, customer acquisition costs only continue to get higher in the eCommerce industry. Eyes on the Prize.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 13, 2023

When it comes to ecommerce order fulfillment, two of the most important operational factors are speed and accuracy. The faster your warehouse or 3PL can fill orders (while maintaining accuracy, of course), the more responsive they can be to spikes in order volume, and the easier it will be to scale your ecommerce business.

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Ship Monk

JULY 17, 2023

At ShipMonk, we may not deal in DC superpowers; however, we are a titan in the ecommerce industry in terms of ensuring DTC and B2B brands get lightning-fast shipping speed, the strength of a technology-driven operation working to achieve your goals, and international advantages that allow your expanding business to fly higher than ever before.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Of course, creating a budget isn’t enough — you have to follow through with it too. Of course, if working from home isn’t your thing, then we suggest looking into coworking spaces. That’s why outsourcing is, well, a must. What you’re spending your money on? If you are over or under budget? Talk about a lasting relationship!

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 5, 2020

As the 13th largest company in the world, Amazon averages 200 million unique visitors per month , which means there’s plenty of opportunity to put your eCommerce business on the map. Of course, it’s not just about what you sell — it’s also about how you’re getting products to your customers. SFP (Seller Fulfilled Prime).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The supply chain of reverse logistics poses some serious challenges, especially with the recent explosion of ecommerce. With ecommerce sales expanding into more non-traditional, oversized items (like refrigerators and other appliances), shippers need to be prepared for the incoming boom of returns.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2018

At the same time, the country’s export market is growing, as is its industrial stature, especially as a centre for outsourced manufacturing. If your company currently has any manufacturing outsourced to China and is starting to feel the impact of rising costs, you might consider Vietnam as an attractive alternative.

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Freightos

MAY 13, 2019

Here, with a huge network, ecommerce customer dominance, and copious shipment volume, it seems that Amazon’s supply chain creep should raise a flag. Of course, as many have pointed out, they’re not a monopoly. And once it arrives in the US, using Amazon Global Logistics, of course. Regulating Amazon…Because Freight.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic, of course, has only increased competition for warehouse talent. The 44% uptick in eCommerce sales in 2020 has meant that even more labor is required for eCommerce fulfillment, in addition to retail/B2B warehousing functions. This talent gap exists among senior-level staff as well as entry-level associates.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. eCommerce pick and pack : The WMS can design the most effective picking pattern so that associates reduce walking distance and overlap, and therefore minimize labor costs.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It may sound simple enough, but deciding what to sell is one of the biggest — and most overlooked — steps in launching an eCommerce store. What Are Niches in eCommerce? In eCommerce terms, niches are product categories that are tied together by a common theme. How to Choose Your eCommerce Niche. Keep reading! Compliments?

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Locus

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The routes can be created and customized across either captive, controlled, or outsourced fleets , and can be updated in real-time to incorporate priority deliveries. All of these can help in identifying performance gaps or with course correction if needed. Share and Enjoy !

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Of course, it hasn’t been smooth sailing for the online retailer either. The same research found that a startling 52% of retailers, however, are planning to outsource all or portions of their eCommerce operations, which is perhaps the biggest indicator of the current scope of demand on retail fulfilment capabilities.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

To justify the price of square footage, retail locations must now serve as a node in eCommerce fulfillment. Existing fulfillment models like ship-from-store and click & collect have become retail trends that highlight how to use local retail footprint to reduce the cost of eCommerce fulfillment and improve efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Unfortunately, millions more will still go to brick-and-mortar stores to find those special items, and the push toward online and omnichannel ordering will continue grow, which is why it is increasingly important to invest in eCommerce Warehousing. Embrace “Chaotic” eCommerce Warehousing. Target Two-Day Shipping.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

‘Tis the season for processing ecommerce returns. Depending on which article you’re reading, ecommerce brands should be prepared for return rates of anywhere from 16% to 30%. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Is it Time to Outsource Returns Management?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

Whether you are a retailer, carrier, cloud services provider, or eCommerce merchant, Amazon not only effected the landscape of e-tail but the landscape of shipping and logistics as a whole. Of course, the actual percentage of sales will vary significantly, depending upon several factors including product weight, value, and basket size.

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Ship Monk

MAY 25, 2023

As a result, small ecommerce businesses paid dearly to tap into those resources. Now, thanks to 3PLs like ShipMonk, smaller ecommerce merchants can take advantage of this inventory distribution strategy to decrease order shipping times and reduce shipping costs. Why Would an Ecommerce Business Split Inventory? Faster Shipping.

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