Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

Was it the last time you placed an order? Whether your business is a small ecommerce startup or a big box retailer, the benefits of supplier relationship management are the same. Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn. The last time you signed a contract?

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This wouldn’t be an ecommerce blog if we didn’t talk about Amazon. So, if you own or manage an ecommerce brand, Amazon has to be one of the first sales channels you consider. Just hop on board the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) bus, and you can outsource all the post-purchase headaches that come with running an ecommerce business.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ecommerce bands, even those with amazing reverse logistics operations in place, feel the negative impact of returns. If your ecommerce brand is dealing with a return then typically one of three things has happened: 1.) Your customer doesn’t like what they ordered. The order your customer received was damaged.

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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. Those promises include accurate order fulfillment and on-time delivery. There are several possible situations in which an ecommerce business might be expected to send a reshipment. Order Tracking.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online. Your inventory turns ratio is low.

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Loginext

JULY 20, 2022

Do you have trouble managing fluctuations in eCommerce order volumes? Online sales and festivals are a key part of any retail brand’s strategy. As the festive season approaches or whenever a brand announces a special sale, there have to be preparations alongside to handle the fluctuations in order volumes.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 24, 2021

Just as important as developing your products and tweaking your online store, establishing a clear eCommerce shipping strategy is a critical step to jumpstart a growing business. . What is eCommerce shipping? . eCommerce shipping is more than fast delivery and free shipping. What does eCommerce involve? .

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 27, 2021

There’s a lot of hustle and bustle in eCommerce fulfillment centers as order fulfillment associates strive to get orders picked, packed, and out the door. Even in the safest fulfillment center operations, managers and associates can benefit from regular warehouse safety tips.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This collaboration allows businesses to seamlessly integrate the popular Ecommerce platform, TikTok Shop, with an advanced Operation Management System (OMS). GRL understand the pivotal role efficient stock and order management plays in a business’s success. Say goodbye to stockouts and overstocking issues.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. He has a track record of driving significant growth, savings, and exceptional service through the development and execution of effective strategies.

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West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Do you need to accelerate your ecommerce strategy due to the recent 2020 pandemic? There has been a dramatic increase in online orders and the bar for service excellence is set high. You are not alone. The B2C shipping channel is very different from B2B.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 24, 2023

If you’ve seen the signs that you’re ready to outsource fulfillment , and you’re getting ready to make the big move, then you’re on the verge of a decision that will benefit your ecommerce brand in a myriad of ways. Moreover, this level of streamlining frees you up to explore new strategies to evolve your business.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This article will help you understand the importance of a delivery solution for eCommerce. It will also give insights into the different strategies that businesses have used to get their orders delivered and the key aspects needed in a delivery solution for eCommerce.

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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% Canadian consumers increasingly rely upon the internet to place orders,” ITA says. of the country’s retail sales—up from just 6.9%

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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.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

Just as online shoppers have a lot of choices when it comes to where to take their business, ecommerce brands have many options for where to take theirs in terms of order fulfillment. While there are plenty of 3PLs out there that your ecommerce brand could consider for its order fulfillment needs, not all are equal.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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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Ship Monk

JUNE 16, 2023

While most ecommerce brands aren’t giving away specter-proof jumpsuits or bejeweled pink jackets, offering benefits to members is a time-honored, strategic tactic that savvy ecommerce brands employ. Let’s take a concise dive into seven key areas of this critical ecommerce brand tool for boosting business.

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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. 1PL (First-Party Logistics) Order Fulfillment.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

eCommerce Peak Season Problems and Solutions. Peak season is characterized by the increased demand across markets that causes businesses to amp up production and have large amounts of stock ready for holiday orders. But that’s only if companies address eCommerce peak season problems with skill and swiftness. 1) Supplier Issues.

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Ship Monk

JULY 14, 2021

They say labels are for soup cans, but, when it comes to running an eCommerce company, it’s important to know where your business model falls under. Then, with a concrete strategy by your side, fine-tuning the details becomes a whole lot easier. eCommerce Business Classifications. eCommerce Business Models.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 29, 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. It can be difficult for eCommerce brands, (DTC brands in particular) to prep for the onslaught of Black Friday sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Distributed order management solutions can support a ship-from-store strategy. OneStock Retail, based in Paris, has developed distributed order management software that puts gamification at the heart of the solution. DOM is a solution that supports retail chains who want to pursue an omnichannel strategy. Or the store?

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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

AUGUST 17, 2022

In the eCommerce world, customer relationships are everything. Your eCommerce fulfillment company picked, packed, and shipped the order on time. The good news is not all delivery exceptions cause eCommerce packages to be delivered late. Your website should clearly state expected delivery dates before the order is placed.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 6, 2021

Scaling internationally can be a notoriously challenging undertaking for eCommerce businesses, but that hasn’t stopped the brightest retail stars from finding success overseas. Next up on the eCommerce book club is reading the room! Cross Off Your eCommerce Checklist. Make an eCommerce list, check it twice… or thrice.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When ecommerce business owners look for ways to increase revenue, they tend to focus on marketing campaigns designed to reach new customers, or promotions that entice existing customers to order more often. Order value is the amount your customers spend per order, so if everybody spends a little more, the average goes up.

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Ship Monk

JULY 1, 2021

The eCommerce boom is upon us. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a logistics and eCommerce expert. Is eCommerce a highly competitive field? In order to properly gauge the market, you need to know what market you’re competing in, as they’re all very different. Let’s get started! #1.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Rick founded RMW Commerce Consulting , a boutique ecommerce consultancy that supports investors and management teams incubating and growing digital businesses online – both direct-to-consumer and B2B. Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. About Rick Watson. About RMW Commerce Consulting. Key Takeaways: DTC Logistics Innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Whether they’re retailers, manufacturers, or third-party logistics providers, companies must adopt and master these five technologies in order to: Identify and manage disruptions. Deliver ecommerce-caliber service levels. Implement successful omnichannel strategies and business models. Achieve end-to-end visibility and control.

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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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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Better Inventory Management for eCommerce. eCommerce is a rapidly growing phenomenon across the globe. Statista projects that eCommerce sales will surpass $740 billion in the US by 2023. B2B ecommerce sales have also accelerated; Forrester projects that 17% of all eCommerce sales in the US will be B2B by 2023.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2021

Take a few deep breaths, and join us for a crash course on eCommerce metrics: what they are, why you need them, and how they can help you “ Stress Less, Grow More.” But First, What Are eCommerce Metrics? In other words, we’re examining eCommerce metrics, which are simply measurements of performance. Average Order Value.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

At the end of 2022, Budbee joined forces with Instabox under a new parent company, Instabee, with the aim of continuing the transformation of eCommerce deliveries while challenging traditional players in Europe. The post Fortna Automates Swedish eCommerce Parcel Hub appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 22, 2022

In our eCommerce fulfillment blog we sometimes highlight industry jargon that’s essential for every entrepreneur. The final 2 – 3 characters in a SKU provide data related to inventory stock—the number of products you have in your store or 3PL fulfillment center, the order that they were purchased, and when they were processed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

-based fashion retailer LOVALL , formerly known as Love Leggings, is using Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS) to improve productivity by automating fulfilment and optimizing the use of existing warehouse space to hold three times as much inventory.

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