Ship Monk

MARCH 14, 2024

Why is it that we could put a man on the moon half a century ago, but it is still insanely expensive and complex to ship an ecommerce order to a customer in Europe? How to Get Started Opening your ecommerce business to an international market is no small undertaking. You might as well be shipping it to Mars.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The pandemic-driven eCommerce boom turned many B2C distribution operations upside down in 2020 as online sellers and omnichannel retailers tried to adjust to a massive consumer market shift toward online shopping.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In the face of continued supply chain disruption from COVID-19, retail shippers should consider a Phoenix distribution center as a more cost-effective alternative to Southern California to reach customers in the Southwestern and Western United States.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As much as we’d like to think that ecommerce is taking over the world, it still only accounts for around 21% of retail sales according to a 2023 Digital Commerce 360 analysis of U.S. In fact, there can be significant advantages for brands that engage in both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar sales. Department of Commerce figures.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

We can’t predict when joggers will go out of style (never, we hope) but we are pretty good at predicting ecommerce trends. Since ShipMonk is a third-party logistics provider (3PL for short), we’re well situated to observe the ecommerce supply chain from end to end. Here are a few of the trends we think are going to be big in 2024.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Whether you’re a small ecommerce brand with the right stuff to make it, or a big ecommerce brand that’s long been established, budget never stops being important. You never want to cut corners on these, or any, crucial areas of your ecommerce brand. That transparency is key to keeping track of your budget.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Ed Wainman, Aftersales Manager at Conveyor Systems Limited (CSL) explores the vital role conveyor maintenance has to play in the burgeoning ecommerce industry and gives his top tips for developing a fuss-free and effective maintenance schedule. Conveyor systems are the lifeblood of any ecommerce distribution centre, 3PL, or warehouse.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This wouldn’t be an ecommerce blog if we didn’t talk about Amazon. So, if you own or manage an ecommerce brand, Amazon has to be one of the first sales channels you consider. Just hop on board the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) bus, and you can outsource all the post-purchase headaches that come with running an ecommerce business.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

07:37] What is frozen eCommerce fulfillment? eCommerce gives you the space to market your brand and tell your story accordingly. [12:01] Dealing with a 3PL that doesn’t specialize in frozen food and/or doesn’t specialize in direct-to-consumer or ecommerce. Shipping online orders of frozen food direct to consumers’ homes.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Knowing everything I know about dimensional weight and ecommerce shipping, I should have shipped it directly to his house. And how in the world did that ecommerce company manage to ship it to me for nothing? Today, we’re going to discuss how package weight affects ecommerce shipping rates. But it was too late at that point.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online. BOOK NOW Need help with demand forecasting accuracy?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

She and her husband Bryan Folk who is President of Renewal have 20 years of experience in apparel distribution and returns management. They provide a unique integrated solution for apparel brands, where ecommerce, dropship wholesale fulfillment, returns, and value added services are handled at scale. Their motto is they bring relief.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Anansi, the insurtech company, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Despatch Cloud, a provider of eCommerce shipping and warehouse management solutions. This exciting collaboration will bring an integrated solution for goods-in-transit insurance to Despatch Cloud’s vast network of eCommerce customers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Carl Turner who is a freelance writer in the distribution field. Carl is discussing with us how small businesses can save with eCommerce distribution. The nature of product distribution has changed dramatically over the past decade, due in large part to the way that eCommerce companies work.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 7, 2023

Having goals and actively monitoring, measuring, and making changes to achieve them is how ecommerce brands grow. What Are Distribution Metrics? What Are Distribution Metrics? How Are Distribution Metrics Different from KPIs? With that being said, there are a few distribution metrics that carry more weight than others. #1

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

Geodis VP of Engineering, Antoine Pretin, says that technology is rapidly becoming a key success factor in ecommerce logistics. “In automated distribution centres you need a strong and stable team, but less training and management. “Automation increase accuracy and quality,” he said.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

Middle East Focus: Their expertise lies in Middle East ecommerce distribution and industrial solutions, with a strong presence in the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and China. Ecommerce Experts: AJEX is experiencing rapid growth due to the booming ecommerce market in Saudi Arabia.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 25, 2020

When companies seek to optimize their eCommerce operations, they’re generally looking to do two things: improve distribution speed and reduce costs. These factors of speed and cost are affected by many factors, including the location where fulfillment services are performed.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

But especially important is the new era of online sales in the ecommerce sector. Ecommerce companies offer the full spectrum of services and goods, just without brick and mortar stores. Therefore, there are 5 top ecommerce blogs that are especially relevant in 2016. In a similar vein as ABLS is also Bootstrapping Ecommerce.

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West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2023

And eCommerce customers want their orders delivered fast and error free. To maximize sales revenue, brands often need to keep two sets of customers happy. Retail partners require compliance with their rigid vendor requirements.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2023

January 10, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has been recognized as a 2023 Top 3PL Provider by Multichannel Merchant (MCM). Evans Distribution Systems is among 70 providers showcased in the 2023 edition. “We

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

1] Now that same concept is poised to similarly disrupt the world of distribution. Today the concept of on-demand distribution is increasing companies’ ability to gain a marketplace perspective on these capabilities, treat them as commodities and compare the financial contributions of various options. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 6, 2022

The company that handles your retail distribution is not necessarily the best candidate to fulfill your eCommerce orders. The people, processes and technologies required to get B2C orders out the door vary greatly from those required for wholesale or retail distribution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2023

DB Schenker, a leading supply chain management and logistics service provider, opened operations at one of the largest automated ecommerce hub facilities servicing its retail customers in Spain, Portugal and France. This results in reduced CO2 emissions throughout distribution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

At the end of 2022, Budbee joined forces with Instabox under a new parent company, Instabee, with the aim of continuing the transformation of eCommerce deliveries while challenging traditional players in Europe. FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

One of the main challenges for CEOs and supply chain managers is deciding where to locate a distribution centre. Don’t ignore the ecommerce factor. If you’ve got products that are used by the general population, most high-density population areas are going to draw your distribution centres towards them.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Esther is President of Ruby Has Fulfillment , a rapidly growing ecommerce fulfillment provider for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. Esther Kestenbaum Prozan is President of Ruby Has Fulfillment , a rapidly growing ecommerce fulfillment provider for direct-to-consumer brands and retailers. About Esther Kestenbaum Prozan .

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Amazon is beginning to distribute pharmaceuticals due to an increase in the number of consumers buying over-the-counter (OTC) products that are non-controlled online. The post The Ecommerce Strategy of Pharmacies appeared first on Evans Distribution Systems.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Does it feel like your ecommerce business should be more profitable than it is? One of the most common mistakes direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce brands make is failing to understand and track their true costs, a.k.a. Could there be hidden costs you’re not accounting for in your pricing strategy? If so, you’re not alone. landed costs.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Flexe brings deep logistics expertise and enterprise-grade technology to deliver innovative eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution and network capacity programs to the Fortune 500.

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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. Retailers need to create a clear omnichannel strategy, thinking of eCommerce logistics and deliveries as an important part of the jigsaw rather than as a ‘competitor’ to in-store sales. Download: Dotcom Distribution 2018 eCommerce Study.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

In a world where rising bills seem to be the norm for families and businesses alike, the delicate dance of balancing service quality with cost-efficiency has become a challenge for retailers and ecommerce delivery, writes Gemma Vasey, Business Development Manager, Asendia UK.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 21, 2023

John Lewis’ new e-commerce distribution centre in Fenny Lock, Milton Keynes, UK, features an array of automation technology. The post Ecommerce DC Deploys Array of Automation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Ship Monk

MAY 24, 2022

Maybe you’ve already been looking around for a new fulfillment provider , or maybe you’ve already found the perfect partner to take your eCommerce business to next-level growth. How do you move your inventory from one distribution center to another without losing any of it, upsetting your customers, or losing revenue?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bill is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a l ogistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. Bill has over 30 years of experience in retail logistics, ecommerce, technology, store operations, and consulting.

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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. Now, as restrictions are lifted, consumers will have higher expectations for ecommerce.

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