Ship Monk

JULY 9, 2021

We’re talking, of course, about eCommerce packaging. The definition for “oversized” varies by carrier. When you have the right tools, almost anything is possible, like sending chocolate truffles across the country without them turning into a (arguably less delicious) pool of cocoa. For Oversized Goods. We’re here to help!

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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

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) What is Eco-Friendly Packaging?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2023

If that’s you and you’re an ecommerce business owner, keep reading for eco-friendly packaging options your company could invest in this year to save money and help preserve the planet. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) What is Eco-Friendly Packaging?

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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. 3PL vs. 1PL, 2PL, 4PL, and 5PL. Don’t worry; you can change later on.

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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. An inventory management system and point-of-sales (POS) system are the easiest tools in the business owner tool belt for generating SKUs. There are online tools as well, and you can create SKUs by hand.

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On the other side of that coin, ecommerce brand owners need to be just as careful when selecting their 3PL fulfillment service partners. Omnichannel fulfillment services are definitely not one size fits all, as every ecommerce brand is unique and has its own special needs. order packing accuracy.

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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

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

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

MARCH 11, 2024

What can ecommerce businesses do to leverage this power? That, in a nutshell, is why ecommerce businesses cannot afford to ignore the importance of social proof. In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions. That’s a mind-blowing statistic. Absolutely nothing.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2023

In the case of shipping for an ecommerce brand, in addition to harnessing ShipMonk’s Virtual Carrier Network , we recommend using a variety of shipping carriers vs. relying on one provider. However, it’s definitely helpful to understand the highlights of each shipping carrier, so here we go!

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Consumers’ appetite for ecommerce and home delivery continued to grow in 2022 but has been tempered by high inflation in the latter half of the year. The key point was that the pandemic converted more consumers to ecommerce and home delivery, especially the 55+ demographic. What better way to do it and make customers happier?

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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

AUGUST 20, 2021

Regardless of the eCommerce model you fall under or how long you have been in the retail game, a little dash of tried-and-true insight never hurts, and a dash is what we’re here to deliver! When an online startup is armed with the right tools and a can-do attitude, there’s little that it can’t accomplish. And there you have it!

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 14, 2019

The Global ecommerce market has seen an incredible increase in market value over the last 5 years as a result. Statistics show that in 2014, the global ecommerce market generated USD $1.3 Therefore, supply chains must think of ways to leverage digital tools to help. trillion in sales. Last year this amount increased to US$2.8

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Morai Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The definition of ‘supply chain’ has also shifted over time. A rise in ecommerce has enabled consumers to purchase products anywhere at any time, which has created a need for immediacy. However, technology also helps develop advanced tools that enable third party logistic providers (3PL) to gain a competitive edge.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you also happen to be an ecommerce business owner, you’d better be upping your m-commerce game. Because it’s estimated that over 50% of all ecommerce purchases during the 2022 holiday season were made on a smartphone. Ecommerce, Mobile Commerce, and Social Commerce Explained Before we get started, here are a few definitions.

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Ship Monk

JULY 11, 2022

As the hero of your business journey, every eCommerce entrepreneur also needs their own amazing method of transportation that they can count on to get their goods to customers. That being said, it is definitely helpful to understand the benefits each shipping carrier brings to the table. FedEx Shipping Service .

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While a hundred years ago you’d be lucky to get a package across the country in a few weeks, over the last twenty years the ecommerce industry has completely changed customer expectations. Ergo, ecommerce brands that don’t offer fast shipping options could be missing out on a lot of business. Sound simple?

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

Time and day-definite deliveries : Customers want flexibility to select their preferred delivery dates and time slots for their orders. By providing time and day-definite fulfillment, deliveries become more predictable and it makes them trustworthy.

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EazyStock

JULY 22, 2021

But first – let’s get a definition: What is inventory demand forecasting? While enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), warehouse management systems (WMS) and eCommerce platforms can offer a certain level of forecasting, investing in inventory optimization software supports more complex demand forecasting requirements.

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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. “My My role is interesting, challenging and very rewarding,” says Batty.

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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. Let’s start with some definitions. Which ones are the most important?

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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. A perpetual inventory system also collects important sales data that can aid in forecasting demand and become a powerful analytical tool for accounting, finance, marketing, and sales teams.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

While a hundred years ago you’d be lucky to get a package across the country in a few weeks, over the last twenty years the ecommerce industry has completely changed customer expectations. Ergo, ecommerce brands that don’t offer fast shipping options could be missing out on a lot of business. Sound simple?

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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

That’s where sophisticated route planning tools come to the rescue. Read Also: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO LOGISTICS ROUTE OPTIMIZATION Navigating the Festive Frenzy with Locus’ Customer Experience and Dispatch Management Platform As Diwali illuminates India, businesses encounter a whirlwind of demands.

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Bringg

DECEMBER 27, 2017

With ecommerce sales reaching $23 trillion in annual sales worldwide, customers are relying on better and faster deliveries for all sort of goods and services. To do this, they will have to increase their investment in technology – using the platforms and tools to seamlessly align and manage the entire jigsaw efficiently.

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Forto

JANUARY 15, 2020

If you’re looking for an easy way to sell your products on Amazon and wonder how it works and what the best Amazon seller tools are, strap in and find out. For the Amazon marketplace it’s definitely true to be there or be square. Tools like Google AdWords and paid search promotions on Amazon will help your products stand out.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

ComputerMyoGraphie by Predimo is a final tool for evaluating workplaces in terms of ergonomics and process efficiency. Due to its expertise, the IFOY AWARD is considered the definitive innovation award in intralogistics. The selection is preceded by an extensive audit with nomination and test cycles.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Facing New Omnichannel Fulfillment Requirements : The boom of ecommerce and direct to consumer demands require new strategies and cutting-edge WMS capabilities. For example, a WMS vendor without its own label printing tools is unlikely to bring that topic to the table on their own, so make sure you know what questions to ask.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

A quick definition of fourth party logistics is below: What is 4PL? A 3PL often uses information technology to manage ecommerce, customer relationships, transportation, and warehouse operations. No matter which tool is utilized, the goal is to provide increased visibility to supply chain processes as well as shipments in transit.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As more and more entrepreneurs find their place on online store platforms, those platforms have developed new tools to make life easier for e-commerce store owners. Shipping will definitely change in the upcoming years. Related Article: Focusing Too Much on Ecommerce Shipping Practices? Mobile-Friendly Technology.

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