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. Think – refrigerators, stereo systems, furniture. 3PLs like ShipMonk that ship innumerable products representing thousands of eCommerce clients).

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Welcome back to the ultimate guide for enhancing your ecommerce knowledge! In PART 2 of our epic ecommerce terms guide and glossary, we’re here for you—the ecommerce merchants and entrepreneurial warriors of the world—to explain key terms relating to ecommerce, logistics, fulfillment, inventory, and more.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. So where is the industry heading? Increased focus on ecommerce, along with trying to compete with the likes of Amazon and Wayfair, has created intense market competition in retail. The Rise of DTC.

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ShipLilly

JULY 16, 2020

Even the various levels such as 3PL and 5PL are a mystery to all but industry insiders. Under this arrangement, a third-party logistics company acts as an eCommerce fulfillment company. This means that they can store and ship food products that require refrigeration or freezing. The basics of third-party logistics.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

In 2020 companies across virtually every industry faced supply chain disruption due to COVID-19. New technology replaces paper tracking for food traceability , particularly for refrigerated foods like meat and processed agricultural products. Ecommerce order volumes surged for household staples and quarantine-related items.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 10, 2023

If you own an ecommerce brand with products that can be negatively affected by warmer temperatures, then shipping in hot weather can be a hazard. ShipMonk does everything possible to meet the needs of a wide assortment of ecommerce brands and their products. These little guys can melt and stick together in higher temperatures.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Refrigerated. FedEx, UPS, USPS) and eCommerce platforms (e.g., A ‘superior rating’ from an agency like AIB means that your provider is likely ‘walking the walk’ when it comes to food industry best practices. The most common warehouse temperature ranges are: Air conditioned. Cold/Frozen.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 7, 2020

The freight shipping industry changes throughout the year. The first quarter of the year is the “quiet time” for many industries and much of the economy. The freight shipping industry picks up again during April through July. The produce industry ramps up its shipping activity with many fruits and veggies being in season.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Flatbed shipping is an essential part of the logistics industry. Unlike dry vans or refrigerated trailers, there are different types of flatbed trailers because the cargo carried by them can be so versatile. WHAT INDUSTRIES USE FLATBED TRAILERS? Not to mention, flatbed shipping has been on the rise in recent years.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 30, 2020

Refrigerated. Whether your products require ambient, refrigerated or frozen space, there are warehousing providers that can cater to your specific temperature range requirements. A WMS is the digital cornerstone of the modern warehouse, performing functions such as inventory management and pick and pack/eCommerce functions.

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

All eCommerce brands may encounter minimum order quantities when ordering raw materials. The eCommerce company may have to set an MOQ of their own to maintain profitability. For example, the same store may sell soft drinks in liter bottles, single-serve refrigerated bottles, six-packs, 12-packs, and cases of 24. Types of MOQs.

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Bringg

MAY 5, 2021

As an industry term, the POD process applies to both cargo and freight shipments. Thanks to increasing global ecommerce adoption, the volume of delivery shipments continues to skyrocket each year. That’s why electronic, or digital, proof of delivery is gaining steam across all industries. But in the U.S.,

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Locus

MARCH 28, 2022

But the online e-commerce space is still a tiny portion of the entire retail industry turnover. The industry has seen a drastic evolution in all its vital aspects. Having frozen and refrigerated sections can fulfil the demands of the cold supply chain for groceries online orders.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

For example, a refrigerator manufacturer can attach an IoT sensor to each of the appliances to monitor up-time and the products temperature. Forming data partnerships and collaboration has the potential to transform value in the manufacturing industry. Get onboard with eCommerce. Data can also enable cross-sector collaboration.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

It’s well recognised that the country is ‘under-warehoused’, especially given the rapid and permanent rise in eCommerce with its demands for increasingly sophisticated distribution facilities. Their business model, perhaps a shift to B2C eCommerce rather than bulk sales to wholesalers or retailers, may have made space redundant.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Swarming Robots in England: Ecommerce grocery chain Ocado brought a new automated warehouse into full service this year. The first driverless car trials in Australia took place in Adelaide last year and automated trucks have already been a reality in Western Australia’s mining industry for some years. Trends come and go.

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