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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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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. Ecommerce growth is expected to be up about 2.5% 1 Plan Ahead… Way Ahead. Slice of cake. Fruitcake. #2 What did you learn last year?

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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. Don’t worry; you can change later on. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Additionally, chosen companies demonstrate a forward-thinking mindset and innovative leadership that drive the ecommerce industry forward. That facility joined our extended global network in 2021, and was one part of an ongoing strategy to expand our reach worldwide so our clients have the fastest, most affordable shipping possible.

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Ecommerce businesses depend on 3PL fulfillment companies and shipping carriers to make good on their promises to customers. The way your ecommerce business responds when things don’t go according to plan defines your business, for better or worse, in the eyes of your customer. But what happens when something goes wrong?

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Strategy and precision around the holidays are as important to ecommerce store owners as lights and ornaments are to the pivotal pine tree. Considering all that, ecommerce stores need to have their ducks (or, rather, gifts) in a row come peak season. Is your 3PL providing an extensive, secure network of shipping options?

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. If your small business must survive amidst the stiff competition in the eCommerce industry, formulating an effective marketing plan that targets your specific customer base is essential.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. Omnichannel Order Management Systems are Complex For retailers, implementing a sound omnichannel strategy can be difficult.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Retail ecommerce increased by 75% in 2020 in Canada and is on track to expand by another 12% in 2021, according to eMarketer. This year, ecommerce will account for 13.4% For example, retailers are investing in digital platforms to reach consumers dispersed over a vast land mass while responding to competition from global e-tailers.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In a perfect world, supply chain managers would be able to foresee every possible risk and threat to their supply chain and have a strategy prepared to successfully address any challenges when the moment came. Maybe you need to diversify your supplier network to cover any supplier closures or increased logistical/delivery costs.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 28, 2023

Speedy, error-free shipping is one of the most important aspects of any ecommerce business. Read on to learn about the shipping options available to your ecommerce business and understand why 2-day shipping is the best amongst them! It’s safe to say those days are long gone as we relish in the rapidity of speedy ecommerce shipping.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Every ecommerce store relies on an assortment of vital components to survive and thrive, but ecommerce software is the heart of all these elements. Regardless of the size of your ecommerce brand, it doesn’t hurt to periodically reevaluate if the software tools you’re using are giving you everything you need.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our leadership team has successfully been providing best-in-class 3PL fulfillment services to ecommerce brands of all sizes across all verticals for years. From technology , to integrations , to customer service , we’re not short on elements that make us the ecommerce industry’s preferred 3PL fulfillment services provider.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s been a while since you placed your ecommerce order so it seems like it may be time to face facts. Lost packages are a worst-case scenario for all ecommerce business owners, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely unavoidable. Here are nine strategies for nipping the negative impact of lost packages in the bud. #1

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Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

DHL Express has presented its new Strategy 2025 on the occasion of the opening of its € 123 million state-of-the-art hub at Cologne-Bonn Airport. The many new technologies at our Cologne hub are just one more example of this, and it shows the basis of our new Strategy 2025 as well,” explains John Pearson, CEO DHL Express. “As

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Now, traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ companies like supermarket chain Woolworths in Australia and international home furnishings company IKEA are adding ecommerce to operations already in place to become ‘clicks and mortar’ operations. Let Customer Needs Drive Network Design. Free home delivery was a prime example.

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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. So buckle up for the rest of this blog; we’re revvin’ up our ecommerce engines to help you save money and time!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. Achieving agility with a strategy to sell goods in the same region they are produced in, “has never been more important,” Mr. Bailey exclaimed. Supporting Ecommerce and Omnichannel.

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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. Simply divide total revenue during a period, by the number of orders during that same timeframe.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

Each time a customer makes a purchase from your ecommerce brand they are giving you two things. And if the purchase doesn’t end up working out for some reason; they’re trusting that your ecommerce brand will take care of it and them. The first is obvious—their business. The second, which is less obvious, is their trust.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2020

As online retail has become such a massive catalyst for changes in supply chain and logistics thinking and practice over the last few years, I thought it worth greeting the New Year with a brief look at the ecommerce sector and how some of its players have performed in 2019. The necessity to increase inventory levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Booming Ecommerce is a Megatrend; AMR last mile delivery is one potential solution. The Growth of Ecommerce. Ecommerce and omnichannel was already growing more than twice as fast as traditional retail. Many companies still struggle to achieve segmentation strategies. I was originally scheduled to speak. billion in 2018.

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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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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. Some have hit on the right strategies and are thriving in the new normal, and others are struggling. Today, 90% of Target’s ecommerce orders are fulfilled from its retail stores. The Dark Store Trend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly. Pop up warehouses, micro fulfillment centers, and warehousing-on-demand are all examples of how the nodes are becoming increasingly dynamic.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

Focus on eCommerce. The US has created a robust international trade network, with suppliers often being across international borders. Hardware is one prime example; we don’t have drones delivering packages quite yet, but robots can be found within warehouses such as Amazon. Focus on eCommerce. Automation.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 19, 2024

So, you want to start an ecommerce business. We’re happy to tell you that there are far more options than those two seemingly opposite paths to success (and many, many ecommerce businesses go both ways)! Take a seat as we explore the differences between ecommerce stores and ecommerce marketplaces, and list the pros and cons of each.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

It seems then, that while a growing number of businesses – especially small-and-medium size operations – are taking advantage of eCommerce to reach customers in new markets, the vast majority of businesses have yet to avail themselves of export opportunities. There are many reasons for this. peerless@peerlessmedia.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Distribution is no longer a backwater of the economy, due in large part to the upheavals brought on by ecommerce. Amazon and other ecommerce innovators have been the leading agents of disruption. For existing DCs, ecommerce has also added complexity to their operations. Distribution Disrupted. Automated workload balancing.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

The network of warehouses enables one day delivery for brands anywhere nationwide. In Southern California, for example, they have a 670,000 square foot warehouse that serves eight different fast-growing ecommerce retailers. Their selection of Blue Yonder is another example of this. and Canada.

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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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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 23, 2021

Ecommerce has been steadily growing for years, but the boom in 2020 has had a significant impact on just about everything. The right shipping strategy is vital to ensure your products are where they need to be when they need to be there, especially in times of disruption. For example, at C.H. Robinson retail expert today.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

The idea went something like this: There is no strategy without intelligence , so gain as much information as possible on the current state of things. The cycle provided the kind of actionable ecommerce supply chain analytics for us to evolve and improve. Let me share an example. Develop a manual solution to a given problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

From there, we can upgrade supply planning systems, streamline procurement, revamp warehousing and distribution and, perhaps most importantly, enable collaboration across vast networks of supply chain partners to keep goods flowing. The ROI will only multiply with visibility into supplies and goods from end to end.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The rise of ecommerce. Fifty-two percent of respondents are working on individual digital projects but lack an overarching strategy that links all these efforts. A Positive Example. In this role, he leads his organization to drive thought leadership and go-to-market strategy for supply chain execution and logistics solutions.

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