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How Landed Cost Affects Ecommerce Profitability

Ship Monk

Does it feel like your ecommerce business should be more profitable than it is? Could there be hidden costs you’re not accounting for in your pricing strategy? 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. If so, you’re not alone.

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What is a 3PL? How Third-Party Logistics Providers Benefit eCommerce Brands

Ship Monk

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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Ultimate Ecommerce Merchant Guide: Owning Your Ops in 2023 PART 1

Ship Monk

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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[INFOGRAPHIC] eCommerce Platforms: Magento vs Shopify & LTL eCommerce Shipping Solutions

GlobalTranz

Cerasis offers Magento & Shopify eCommerce solutions for LTL shipping. You may also watch the short video below explaining our Magento LTL eCommerce solution below. . Take a look at the following infographic that attempts to compare the two best eCommerce platforms - Magento Vs Shopify.

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What is a SKU? 3PL Advice for eCommerce Inventory Management

Ship Monk

In our eCommerce fulfillment blog we sometimes highlight industry jargon that’s essential for every entrepreneur. How to Calculate SKUs in Your eCommerce Inventory. SKUs help with your inventory management, allowing you to track products in terms of both inbound and outbound logistics. What are SKUs Used for? Optimized Ordering.

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[Infographic] eCommerce Distribution for Small Businesses

GlobalTranz

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. Today’s eCommerce distribution businesses are dynamic and efficient entities. Shipping Product .

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Omni-Channel Strategy and Intermodal Transport in Globalized Supply Chains

Morai Logistics

Omni-channel strategies prove to be an effective method for meeting on-demand delivery for consumers and providing efficient solutions for shippers. On February 22nd, 2018, Morai discussed the exponential growth of the Canadian ecommerce market. Omni-Channel Strategy. million in 2013 to 22.5 million this year. million this year.