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. You’re watching, waiting, anticipating. Your package is lost. What Causes Lost Packages?

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 2, 2023

You decide to launch an ecommerce store to sell this idea because it’s the greatest idea ever and can’t possibly fail. Part of the process is doing your homework and identifying your ecommerce niche. What is an ecommerce niche? What is an Ecommerce Niche? Let’s assume you’re an entrepreneur with a great idea. Loungewear?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In this time, I have formulated the following handy tips: Get closer to where the points of demand. Don’t ignore the ecommerce factor. 4 Tips to Help You Choose Distribution Centre Locations. Here goes: Tip #1—Get closer to Where the Demand Is. So I will use Sydney as an example. Tip #2—Access is the Key.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Continue on for all you need to know about inventory for ecommerce brands and online retailers. What Type of Ecommerce Business Are You? Most ecommerce businesses fall into one of three camps: 1. In this scenario, the ecommerce business is considered a contract manufacturer, and the factory is considered a subcontractor.

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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

JULY 9, 2021

We’re talking, of course, about eCommerce packaging. Cardboard boxes, for example, are an ubiquitous shipping staple, and for good reason! Tip: For more info on time and heat-sensitive products, we have you covered ! You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but good books deserve good covers. Let’s begin! For the Standard Stuff.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Tips for Peak Season 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. Now let’s get into additional tips that will set you up for success this holiday season!

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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. Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer.

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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. Example: a bicycle is more eco-friendly than a sedan, but a sedan is more eco-friendly than a Hummer.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

eCommerce Peak Season Problems and Solutions. The surge in eCommerce purchases made during this period has the potential to lead to great profits for your brand and great experiences for your customers. But that’s only if companies address eCommerce peak season problems with skill and swiftness. 1) Supplier Issues.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Is your eCommerce store ready to spread its wings? Here are our top tips for choosing the 3PL of your dreams! #1. For example, if you have a subscription box company , working with a fulfilment partner that has ample experience with subscription boxes is a given. Smart move! Make a List of Musts. No pressure! ??.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Boost your business’s batting average by following these five simple tips. 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. Batter up! #1. Plan Ahead. Plan ahead to stay ahead.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

This article shares six improvement tips to help you run a successful business. These reviews help you assess possible areas of improvement to keep your business thriving in the highly saturated eCommerce industry. One of the best marketing tips is to ask your customers for feedback and act on it.

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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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Ship Monk

MAY 1, 2023

8 Factors Ecommerce Brands Should Consider What makes ecommerce logistics particularly challenging is not only its extensive scope—from packaging to transportation and beyond—but its constant fluctuations. No two days are ever the same, and your warehouse-storage needs are a prime example. It’s as simple as that. #4

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

Due to the pandemic, we have seen a shift in consumer buying habits, particularly when it comes to shopping ecommerce. For example, Fridays and weekends are more expensive because less people like to work on these days, meaning there are less available trucks. How consumers continue to impact the temperature controlled supply chain.

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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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GoShip Blog

JULY 26, 2022

The rapid development of eCommerce in recent years has allowed small businesses to spawn their products online and significantly increase their income. Ensure to train your employees to maintain communication with buyers in problematic situations, for example, order returns or supply chain disruptions. Work with reliable carriers.

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2023

The demands of ecommerce are always evolving; your order fulfillment operations must do the same or risk falling behind. If you’re an ecommerce brand, being outmatched by competitors is the last thing you want, which is why the most successful brands across verticals bring in reliable 3PL partners to carry out order fulfillment.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

What do all the examples above have in common? The post 5 Money-Saving Tips for Business Owners appeared first on ShipMonk | Fulfillment Center | Order Fulfillment Services. Here are just a few ways you can pay your dues to Mother Nature: Opt for a paperless office Reuse, reduce, and recycle Switch to LED bulbs Telecommute (see #3!).

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2023

With the rise of ecommerce and the need for faster, more transparent delivery processes, 3PL providers that invest in real-time tracking and visibility technologies will be able to provide better service and improve the customer experience. We list some of these cost-saving strategies in our “Tips for Controlling Parcel Rates” article.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For small ecommerce brands, competition is part of daily life. Competing with bigger, sometimes even giant ecommerce brands can feel a lot like a gopher taking on a giraffe. With the right product, right team , and right tools, any small ecommerce brand can effectively challenge big ecommerce brands.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Product photography is all about presenting your eCommerce goods in the best possible light. Here’s the thing: eCommerce is a primarily visual medium, and people like pretty things. Amazon, for example, is known to be very specific with their requirements. Tips & Tricks. Strike a pose! Say cheese! And, surprise!

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Ship Monk

JUNE 15, 2022

Understanding both layers of the logistics process can help eCommerce business owners optimize their supply chain, manage customer expectations, and make better decisions about ordering, budgeting, and shipping options. Learn more about ShipMonk’s eCommerce fulfillment services. Inbound Logistics. Outbound Logistics.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

2020 was a monumental year for eCommerce, but not in the way any of us expected. eCommerce merchants and customers alike were faced with some pretty, dare we say, unprecedented challenges that, among other things, forced major changes in both the foundation of online retail and our perceptions of it. Want more expert tips and tricks?

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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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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

APRIL 7, 2021

Of course, there’s only one way to find out if crowdfunding is the secret ingredient missing from your eCommerce sauce of success, and that’s through reading this article. If you’ve been in the eCommerce game for long enough, you’ve likely already come across crowdfunding, even if indirectly. Take PopSockets, for example.

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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! P.S. Want more tips and tricks? In the “real” world, the golden rule is to treat others how you want to be treated. Let’s hear it!

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 30, 2020

It’s no secret that shipping is one of the most important aspects of eCommerce. Free shipping is pretty great, but it might not be the most viable option for some eCommerce business owners. For example, your shipping rate could be $5 for orders within 50 miles of your warehouse, $10 for 100 miles, and so on and so forth.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 10, 2020

This article explores some of the tips that you can use to effectively ship furniture. For example, UPS and FedEx have a policy of accepting packages that weigh as much as 150lbs. For example, USPS can ship boxes that are as long as 108 inches, as long as the combined length and girth do not exceed 130 inches.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 13, 2021

For example, let’s say you’re an apparel store with a diverse catalog. Let’s go back to the apparel store example. Say the word “returns” to a room full of eCommerce business owners and you’ll likely hear a collective groan. P.S. Craving more tips and tricks? Improved Returns Processing.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 27, 2018

Value-added activities such as ecommerce packaging or labeling. For example, if gamification is integrated into a vehicle telematics solution, it should perhaps be accessible only on demand, and generate no real-time feedback sounds or graphics that can take a driver’s attention away from the road. Inventory counting.

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EazyStock

JULY 22, 2021

In this post we uncover eight top demand forecasting techniques and best practice tips that you can’t be without. Below is an example of the different demand factors that can impact or inflate your normal base demand. However, producing an accurate inventory demand forecast is no mean feat. Inventory Demand Trends.

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Ship Monk

MAY 5, 2022

We know that’s not an easy decision for any eCommerce business to make. In past articles we’ve looked at some of the signs that it’s time to change your 3PL, and tips for finding the right fulfillment partner. For example, you might ship 50% of each SKU quantity, or a specific group of products.

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