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

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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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

3PL —a simple abbreviation for one of the most complex, integrated, helpful entities operating in the eCommerce landscape. 3PL stands for third-party logistics, and at a glance a 3PL partner provides eCommerce brands with solutions to their fulfillment needs. 1PL (First-Party Logistics) Order Fulfillment.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For others, they’re signs of elevated stress levels, which can definitely lead to eating way too many cookies. If that sounds like you, then you’re probably an ecommerce business owner. While ecommerce has experienced boom after boom, 2022 has proven to be an interesting year in its already storied history. Slice of cake.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

While “going with it” is an acceptable strategy for some areas of the holidays; it’s not a strong plan for ecommerce brands during peak season. Get Faster Shipping Options Peak season is when ecommerce brands of all sizes across all verticals feel the most pressure to deliver on the delivery front. Reduce Cart Abandonment 2.)

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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. The final 2 – 3 characters in a SKU provide data related to inventory stock—the number of products you have in your store or 3PL fulfillment center, the order that they were purchased, and when they were processed.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 3, 2020

The novel coronavirus pandemic brought about a surge in ecommerce. Consumers, retailers, and distributors were pressed to adopt ecommerce due to stay-at-home orders, mandated store closures, and forced shutdowns. Fortunately, some third-party logistics providers can assist with online order fulfillment.

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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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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. Revamp Your Marketing Strategy. A multichannel eCommerce solution is packed with plenty of advantages you won’t want to miss out on. Marketing is an ever-changing and ever-growing field. Let us know !

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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. And seeing how they impact your shipping timelines and shipping costs, the topic of Shipping Zones definitely needs to be explored.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 21, 2023

The literal definition of entrepreneur is “a person who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.” Our leadership team has successfully been providing best-in-class 3PL fulfillment services to ecommerce brands of all sizes across all verticals for years.

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Ship Monk

MAY 23, 2023

Things that customers and ecommerce merchants dislike equally: “Where’s my order?” emails Expensive shipping Lengthy shipping windows Customs and tariffs on orders What is the solution to all these shared issues? If you’re an ambitious ecommerce brand owner, you don’t just want more warehouses.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

AG significantly improved order fulfilment productivity by over 40% and increased its warehouse utilisation rate by more than one-third by using Descartes’ cloud-based ecommerce warehouse management solution (WMS). Online Swiss beauty vendor haar-shop.ch “Our goals were exceeded.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Increase Average Order Value Average order value (AOV) is the average amount spent per order during a given time period, (one week, one month, one year, etc.). This is one of the simplest ecommerce metrics to calculate. Simply divide total revenue during a period, by the number of orders during that same timeframe.

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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! Logistics Service Provider Definition.

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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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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. “It

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

Over the past three to five years in particular, more manufacturers have identified or accelerated their eCommerce plans. As recently as 2021, survey data reveals that 98% of manufacturers have, are, or are planning to implement an eCommerce strategy. These challenges are very real, but they are not insurmountable.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

Which means in the world of ecommerce business, entrepreneurs may feel torn between making eco-friendly decisions and strategic business ones. The good news is that you can stick that stigma where the sun don’t shine because there are plenty of ways to run a profitable eco-friendly ecommerce brand. What is Sustainable Ecommerce?

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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. That means conservative estimates for order processing, shipping times, and even inventory availability. Maintain Transparency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

With capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortages creating dilemmas for many as well as the increased focus from the industry on environment and machine learning, it was a year that was definitely not without its tests. 2021 saw many major challenges for logistics and supply chain professionals.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Turns out, a successful eCommerce company relies on more than just a rapidly-growing customer base. If you’ve been wondering which strategy is more deserving of your time and money, this is the article for you. Repeat customers will make repeat purchases and have a tendency to spend more per order. Which One Is Right for Me?

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

You’ve built a strong ecommerce brand with amazing product(s) and are actively growing. These problems can be alleviated with the right outsourcing partner to support your order fulfillment needs. There are many reasons ecommerce brand owners begin considering outsourcing order fulfillment. The answer is you wouldn’t.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. The product would travel in reverse through the supply chain network in order to retain any use from the defective product. Integration with Supply Chain Partners will Improve Your Return Logistics Strategy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

The demand on ecommerce was staggering. Conversations about infrastructure, reshoring, last-mile delivery, regionalisation, automation, staffing, and ecommerce were happening across every industry. Ecommerce boom: the acceleration in ecommerce purchasing caught many companies by surprise.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Red Stag Fulfillment who show us how an Order Fulfillment Solution can help reduce risk. You choose the right option to order fulfillment solution and get your products quickly into the hands of customers — who will become satisfied customers — with as little hassle and wait time as possible.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2020

There is no doubt that distribution centres are going above and beyond to fulfill massive amounts of orders. As ecommerce orders scale exponentially, many customers have also suddenly been required to adjust DC operations. Here are some observations on the challenges our customers have faced and how they’re overcoming them.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. Increased focus on ecommerce, along with trying to compete with the likes of Amazon and Wayfair, has created intense market competition in retail. So where is the industry heading? The Rise of DTC.

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Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

This doesn’t suggest that ecommerce shopping carts will completely replace traditional physical stores. However, it does require an urgency for retail companies to adjust their strategies in order to accommodate consumer demands. There are many factors that impact consumer behaviour. Free shipping. Free returns.

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Ship Monk

MAY 20, 2021

If you really want to play it smart, market research is one step you definitely don’t want to skip out on. Who will be your logistics partner as you navigate the world of eCommerce? Marketing Strategy. Your marketing strategy is all about your brand, who it’s for, and how you’re going to get it out there.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Say, you are operating a small e-commerce business and have received an order that must be delivered in three days. If you’re getting continuous WISMO (Where Is My Order) calls in this manner, it is definitely bad news. Now you are staring at an order cancellation and refund. Delivery Order Incomplete.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Innovative technologies are a direct contributor to this progression, as they help companies create ‘experiential eCommerce’ for shoppers. Thus, increasing purchasing power and an even greater expectation to deliver orders in an immediate and timely fashion. In this case, vertical integration supply chains are the most effective.

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

As online shoppers, we see examples of minimum order quantity everywhere. We, as consumers, have grown accustomed to buying in bulk in order to pay less per unit. For suppliers and merchants, however, setting a minimum order quantity for your goods can mean the difference between losing money and making a profit on each sale.

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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. . Supply Chain Strategy. A properly designed supply chain strategy is an enabler for achieving commercial goals and consequently, corporate success.

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