Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Nike’s 2020 earnings are another example of costly e-commerce operations’ impact on the bottom line. Online order processing is also extremely cost-effective. The high costs of ecommerce relate to the fulfillment of orders – namely warehouse handling and transportation costs. But that is exactly my point.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Even though many ecommerce merchants use data-backed buying personas, that provide insight into the purchasing decisions of their customers, many are only truly starting to get to grips with the next part associated with buying personas – and that is appreciating that consumers have delivery personas too.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Remember when you were managing your eCommerce business out of your garage? If you’re like most eCommerce business owners, you have a general idea of what carrying costs are, but you wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t have a few nagging questions—like, which is it, carrying cost or holding cost? So what exactly is holding cost?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

Online to inflight, ecommerce is transforming international express courier services, writes Matthew Ware, CEO at CFL , Chairman at Aviation Services UK. It is widely believed that Sting’s “Ten Summoner’s Tales” was, in 1979, the first ever item purchased online – marking the birth of ecommerce.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 13, 2023

When it comes to ecommerce order fulfillment, two of the most important operational factors are speed and accuracy. Whether you manage your own fulfillment operations or partner with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) , it’s all about getting orders picked accurately and out the door on time. 3 Caveats 1.)

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Automating warehousing processes can be anything from incorporating a warehouse management system (WMS) in your enterprise resource planning system (ERP) to purchasing infrastructure like automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), drones, conveyor belts, pick-to-light systems, etc. . Manual order processing .

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Automated shipping can be anything from purchasing expensive autonomous mobile robots (AMS) for package inspection and picking to simply installing a software solution on your ecommerce platform that provides instant FTL or LTL freight quotes from the most affordable carriers. Less risk of human error .

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Ship Monk

JUNE 14, 2023

There are a lot of moving parts to managing an ecommerce supply chain. An ecommerce store owner is expected to master everything from sourcing materials to manufacturing and procurement, to fulfillment and shipping orders to customers. Today we’re going to take a look at a typical ecommerce supply chain from beginning to end.

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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.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 19, 2020

Here at ShipMonk, we live, breathe, and eat order fulfillment (okay, maybe not the eating part, but you get the idea). Despite order fulfillment being an integral aspect of eCommerce, very few people are entirely familiar with exactly what it is and how it works… and we don’t blame them! What Are the Different Options?

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3PL Insights

MARCH 16, 2018

For example, a piece of furniture will have a markedly different shipping rate, as compared to grocery delivery—one might take several weeks, versus an hour. What does order fulfillment mean? Next steps include inventory management and storage, order processing, shipping, and returns processing.

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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. USPS shipping services offer specially-discounted options, for example “Priority Mail Cubic,” which charges you based on the package’s dimensions, not weight.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JULY 20, 2022

According to the US Census Bureau, in the first quarter of 2022, eCommerce sales accounted for over 14.3 Along with in-store pickup, companies using omnichannel distribution can accept online returns and process refunds. Depending on the customers’ needs, you may have separate warehouses, inventory, and processes for each channel.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 15, 2020

“Social distancing has had a big impact on the logistics of ecommerce businesses and there is only one solution that can help, and that is to introduce automation. Automation can reduce the number of people required in one particular area while increasing the efficiency of the operation, thus adding value.”

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Logistics is defined as a series of processes and procedures that facilitate the movement of an item or person from location to location. This is an important aspect of ecommerce as it allows the movement of products from the manufacturer to the customer. How ecommerce companies can benefit from logistics management systems.

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Ottawa Logistics

MARCH 24, 2022

For example, while branded boxes, invoices and enclosures may be a minimal or limited concern to traditional retailers and e-tailers, branded packaging and custom handling is the bread and butter of an industry focused on constant in-the-moment style promotion for growth.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When growing eCommerce businesses get to the point where they can no longer manage order fulfillment on their own, they turn to a third party logistics ( 3PL ) provider or fulfillment company. Service-oriented 3PLs, such as ShipMonk, are 100% focused on helping eCommerce brands grow. A select few 3PLs offer much more.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. Multi – channel capabilities : The WMS can manage inventory and orders related to both B2B and B2C simultaneously. The modern warehouse offers much more than basic storage.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This multichannel shopping habit makes it difficult to reach consumers, particularly if your ecommerce business is currently taking a single-channel approach to marketing and sales. Today’s ecommerce brands have a myriad of choices to consider when selling their products. What is a Sales Channel? Lots of fees.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

These reviews help you assess possible areas of improvement to keep your business thriving in the highly saturated eCommerce industry. Investing in automation technology streamlines your business processes with minimal human assistance and even fewer errors.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This feature was named more often than all other features including supply chain visibility , warehouse management and eCommerce. Further, TMS software manages automatic order processing. With the use of EDI and other similar technologies, TMS doesn’t require your team to enter order information by hand.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2024

‘Tis the season for processing ecommerce returns. Depending on which article you’re reading, ecommerce brands should be prepared for return rates of anywhere from 16% to 30%. Let’s take apparel, for example. That’s why some 3PLs, including ShipMonk, handle both order fulfillment and returns for their ecommerce clients.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 19, 2016

ECommerce is growing at an astonishing rate. Meanwhile, the number of warehouses has not yet grown enough to accommodate the surge in order fulfillment and processing. Integrate Your eCommerce System With Compliance Requirements. Proactively Pull Orders as They Come In. Manage All Order Types Under One Roof.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 17, 2023

B per year, the Amazon marketplace gives ecommerce sellers access to hundreds of millions of potential customers worldwide, and over 200 million Prime members. As an ecommerce business owner, you’d be silly not to at least consider it. What is your product or brand’s ecommerce niche? With sales of over $524.9

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The integrated WMS will share the same database with other business departments like: Orders. WMS integrated with ERP is a good option for large businesses (manufacturers, eCommerce retailers, etc.) It provides a better connection of all aspects of a business with streamlined end-to-end processes into a single solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Some chose to carry on with their digital journeys as they must find better ways as the physical and operational logistics footprint were changing rapidly to adapt to the new customer-first, eCommerce expectations. Now, logistics providers are accelerating the pace to adopt new technologies to serve customer-first and eCommerce expectations.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

For example, a WMS is no longer ideal where pockets of automation exist in larger facilities that also retain a dependency on manual processes. Of all the factors currently shaping trends in supply chain and logistics, ecommerce continues to be one of the most influential. Trend #3: The Blockchain Slow-Burn Continues.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

For example, consider improving rack storage density or re-slotting products to maintain optimal picking and order processing efficiencies. Lean Six Sigma methodologies can help to establish consistent standards and processes and deliver consistent, measurable results. Continuous Improvement.

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