Ship Monk

JULY 31, 2023

In ecommerce, we spend a lot of time talking about logistics. But just as we must constantly evolve to provide ecommerce businesses the best, fastest, most cost-efficient solutions for order fulfillment, so must we prepare brands for when items get returned. ShipMonk does too; after all, we are a 3PL third-party logistics provider.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 12, 2022

However, in our evolving technology-driven era defined by words like online , virtual , and eCommerce , focusing attention on customer service has never been more critical. At ShipMonk, it has definitely been one factor that makes our success.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 20, 2023

Safety nets aren’t just for folks jumping out of airplanes; every ecommerce business owner should have safety nets built into multiple levels of their operations to deal with an industry that is always in flux. Manufacturers can also keep safety stock to cover the ecommerce businesses they work with. What is Safety Stock?

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 15, 2022

If your eCommerce business sells lanyard bracelets or fuzzy socks, shipping costs and shipping processes are easier than, say, if you sell grand pianos or plasma televisions. For eCommerce merchants who are selling pianos, plasma screens, etc. For eCommerce merchants who are selling pianos, plasma screens, etc.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Remember when you were managing your eCommerce business out of your garage? Holding cost (or carrying cost) by definition, is the cost of holding inventory in a warehouse until it is sold or removed. Back then you didn’t need to know about holding costs because Mom and Dad let you store your inventory for free.

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Ship Monk

MAY 23, 2023

Things that customers and ecommerce merchants dislike equally: “Where’s my order?” Once your ecommerce brand has reached significant sales, and you can effectively analyze buyer behavior, it’s time to think about the best ways to disperse your inventory. Strategically located fulfillment centers. 2PL vs. 3PL Warehouses store things.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This is one of the simplest ecommerce metrics to calculate. For example, if your omnichannel ecommerce business processed 5,000 orders last month for a total of $300,000, the average order value for the month was $60. But you can definitely find a happy medium with certain expedited options like 2-Day shipping.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Try as you might, it’s virtually impossible to control all aspects of the eCommerce supply chain, and there’s no better example of that than what we’ve witnessed in the whirlwind that has been 2020. Maintain Transparency. See, your online store is reliant on many moving parts. Solidify Customer Relationships.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Right on both counts, perhaps, but definitely not in the way we thought, writes Paul Hamblin, Editor. Logistics has put itself front and centre in the European public imagination in 2020, driven by ecommerce adoption as perhaps the principal mass change (acceleration is a better word, maybe) of habit caused by the COVID pandemic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

The demand on ecommerce was staggering. How could companies meet demands while keeping their employees safe and maintaining their bottom line? Conversations about infrastructure, reshoring, last-mile delivery, regionalisation, automation, staffing, and ecommerce were happening across every industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2020

The current situation was unexpected, requiring operations to safely ramp up staffing while also maintaining maximum throughput. As ecommerce orders scale exponentially, many customers have also suddenly been required to adjust DC operations. Of course, businesses normally know when their peak season will occur and they plan for it.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 22, 2020

The main start-up costs for a dropshipping business will be the costs of the eCommerce site. The costs of the eCommerce will include domain name registration and hosting. You may also need to pay for the use of eCommerce software and website development costs. There will be the cost of maintaining an e-commerce website.

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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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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

Watch the Webinar Key takeaways from the webinar Evolution of retail e-commerce logistics: During the 1970s and 1980s, businesses primarily relied on retail outlets to sell their products, allowing brands to maintain complete control over customer experience.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 7, 2024

Rosa consistently maintains a positive attitude, greets each day with a smile, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her as part of our team. Chuck definitely embraces the ShipMonk way and gets sh*t done! Eddie definitely gets sh*t done! She is also a great support to other departments, such as Wholesale and Replenishment.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Successful organizations in the eCommerce world can streamline their supply chain through the correct selection of distribution and fulfillment centers depending on their operational needs. The most basic definition of a distribution center is any waystation that allows for products to be redistributed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

Seven technicians maintain and repair machinery at the company’s factory in Alfreton, Derbyshire – which recently took delivery of its tenth injection-moulding machine – while four employees in the toolroom produce and service tools to meet production requirements.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

New York Fulfillment Center Veronica H has had a great attitude since joining our team, learning as much as she can, having a good, and maintaining great performance. Deborah definitely gets sh*t done! Thank you for all that you do, Limeiky!!! That’s why we appreciate her effort and dedication!! This guy can do it all.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 16, 2024

Is your ecommerce business growing so quickly that you’re having trouble keeping products in stock? Let’s start with a few definitions. It maintains an accurate, real-time count of each SKU and instantaneously updates inventory levels as new merchandise is stocked and units are sold. What is a Perpetual Inventory System?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

New York Fulfillment Center Veronica H has had a great attitude since joining our team, learning as much as she can, having a good, and maintaining great performance. Deborah definitely gets sh*t done! Thank you for all that you do, Limeiky!!! That’s why we appreciate her effort and dedication!! This guy can do it all.

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

Minimum Order Quantity Definition. All eCommerce brands may encounter minimum order quantities when ordering raw materials. The eCommerce company may have to set an MOQ of their own to maintain profitability. In the long run it will be the best strategy to maintain profitability and fuel business growth.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 9, 2023

As an all-in-one solution, we at ShipMonk, handle both distribution and fulfillment for ecommerce businesses. When we’re prepping merchandise for Amazon FBA or shipping cases of merchandise to Target for an ecommerce brand, we’re dealing in wholesale distribution. Let’s start with a few definitions. So, what’s the difference?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

There are several definitions of 3PL. To have a successful business, you need to have a well-maintained supply chain. Typically, eCommerce suppliers send many small goods to the same, exact location. Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog by our friends at 2 Flow. What is 3PL? These include: . Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Ethical Procurement and Corporate Responsibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Experiencing Rapid Growth : Changes in demand on your resources can make it difficult to maintain customer service levels. Your Current WMS Technology is Simply Too Old : A “Burning Platform” is increasingly difficult to maintain and very hard to modify for new requirements.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

Although Bill Gates is quoted as saying, “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning,” he most definitely did not build the Microsoft empire off of bad logistics. Ecommerce Customer Retention. ecommerce fulfillment. ecommerce packaging and shipping. YOU ARE USING MANUAL INVENTORY CONTROL STRATEGIES.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Let’s start with a definition: any device that can perceive its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence (AI). It is also worth pointing out, that based on this definition, not all forms of machine learning are particularly complicated.

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Bringg

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

To respond to this, companies intent on maintaining their market foothold are scrambling to develop on-demand delivery options. Another solution is to use recycled materials for delivery bags and boxes, like ecommerce retailers Asos , or like Walmart and its sustainable packaging “playbook ”. Image: retailatelier.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2023

In an environment where a good returns policy is essential to maintaining a competitive edge and retaining customers, how can fashion logistics companies respond to the challenges of reverse logistics? But for fashion fulfilment centres in particular it also brings a problem in the shape of a rising number of returns.

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Bringg

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

To respond to this, companies intent on maintaining their market foothold are scrambling to develop on-demand delivery options. Another solution is to use recycled materials for delivery bags and boxes, like ecommerce retailers Asos , or like Walmart and its sustainable packaging “playbook ”. Image: retailatelier.com.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 1, 2023

She is the definition of a team player who always has a positive attitude and willingness to help. He’s been helping us on all our tasks, improving and maintaining our rates. If you’re interested in joining one of our amazing fulfillment center teams, visit our ShipMonk Careers page today! MX3 Thank You Thursday goes to Francisco C.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This eCommerce explosion also drives the growth in demand. Pallet definition : A pallet is a wooden structure (sometimes plastic or metal) with horizontal top and bottom platforms where items are stacked for storage or shipping. Maintains flexibility of manual palletizing. What Are Pallets? Automated (Robotic) Palletizing.

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