Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As an eCommerce business owner, what goes inside your boxes is just as important as what goes outside, i.e. the shipping label that provides pivotal information about what is being shipped, how it is being shipped, where it’s going, and who it’s going to. Carefully Consider Your eCommerce Shipping Needs. What Goes on a Shipping Label?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

We can’t predict when joggers will go out of style (never, we hope) but we are pretty good at predicting ecommerce trends. Since ShipMonk is a third-party logistics provider (3PL for short), we’re well situated to observe the ecommerce supply chain from end to end. Here are a few of the trends we think are going to be big in 2024.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

One of the greatest benefits of owning a direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce business is that you get to form a direct connection with your customers. Email vs. Other Forms of Communication For many years, email has been the gold standard of communication tools for DTC businesses. The downside?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

Every ecommerce business that becomes a ShipMonk 3PL client is a priority. Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security. Why is Ecommerce Cybersecurity Important? Protecting Ecommerce Store Customers Your ecommerce customers are at risk if information from your business is misused or not properly protected.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Every fairy godmother needs her magic wand, every knight needs his shining armor, and every eCommerce business owner needs their tools. Tech tools, that is. Tools for Marketing (and Sales). It’s worthwhile noting that, in the world of eCommerce, the line between marketing and sales is often blurred.

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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. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material.

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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. Okay, there are two ways we could write this part of our eco-friendly ecommerce blog: 1.) million tons of trash, and 1/3 of that was packaging material.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Ecommerce brands looking to stand out amongst competitors and enhance customer satisfaction need to keep this in mind so their orders foster unforgettable unboxing experiences. Stay True to Your Branding Branding is one of the key factors that differentiates ecommerce companies within the same market. How are you unique?

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With so many literal and figurative moving parts to factor into your shipping strategy, it can be a lot for an ecommerce brand to handle alone. When you combine this amazing tool with our insider tips and tricks, your ecommerce brand is set up for success, simply. Luckily, ShipMonk has the perfect solution.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

BES are a plumbing, gas and heating trade supplier selling products and brands ranging from Bosch tools to Danfoss thermostats, Grohe taps to Grundfos pumps, Triton showers to Bostik glue. DC in central Birmingham, with 15000 SKUs and 1500 orders per day is a challenge in terms of suitable storage, picking and despatch.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 8, 2022

Learning how to manage inventory is one of the biggest challenges of owning an eCommerce business. The biggest drawback of these methods is that they don’t take into account the total costs of placing an order, such as setup costs and storage costs. Let’s say your eCommerce business makes cotton baby blankets.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

At ShipMonk, we care about our ecommerce clients and always want them to be aware of the ins and outs of their order fulfillment. Once you’re a part of our fulfillment family, you’ll find that in our industry-leading, user-friendly order fulfillment platform. How will I be able to manage my orders and inventory?

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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. All these tools are designed to make your business run more efficiently while maintaining accuracy.

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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

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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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Arka is integrated with Shopify, BigCommerce, Square and Shipbob and their integrations provide a seamless experience to their customers when they order packaging. Arka Packaging has the flexible packaging solution ecommerce businesses need to stand out from the crowd with custom and unbranded eco-friendly packaging.

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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

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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

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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

APRIL 20, 2022

Fueled by cutting-edge technology, our multilayered platform allows clients: Seamless integrations The ability to assess orders at any status Inventory management Cross-channel visibility Sync capabilities for all sales channels Easy return options Branded tracking delivery protection Automated claims portal.

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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 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 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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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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Conger

JULY 22, 2021

This is the complete guide to eCommerce warehouse management systems. In it, you’ll learn: What eCommerce is. What eCommerce warehouse management systems are. The 11 best eCommerce warehouse management systems. What is eCommerce? What’s an eCommerce Warehouse Management System? What is eCommerce?

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Ship Monk

JUNE 6, 2022

The eCommerce brands that make a sustained effort to understand their customers’ needs and stay ahead of them are not only better positioned for growth , they can head off a lot of problems before they negatively affect business. These ecommerce enablement partners work with hundreds of companies facing similar challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 25, 2022

As an eCommerce retailer, packaging is one of the most important parts of its product range. It approached the Smurfit Kappa Beacon team hoping to find a supplier who could assist it in creating packaging which could safely ship its eCommerce orders and speed up its fulfilment production line, while also fitting with its company ethos.

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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

JULY 9, 2021

We’re talking, of course, about eCommerce packaging. When you have the right tools, almost anything is possible, like sending chocolate truffles across the country without them turning into a (arguably less delicious) pool of cocoa. You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but good books deserve good covers. P.S. Loved what you read?

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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

We continuously drive the industry forward with innovation, but our capacity to create tools and technology that make the complex world of ecommerce efficient, cost-effective, and much easier for brands, well, that’s where the heart of our business is.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Better Inventory Management for eCommerce. The growth of eCommerce in 2020 was phenomenal as more customers, B2B and B2C alike, shopped online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forrester projects that B2B eCommerce transactions will reach $1.8 A critical area of focus should be your eCommerce inventory management processes.

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Ship Monk

JULY 27, 2022

For an eCommerce business owner, the answer is obvious: How the heck do I get a handle on my inventory management ?! Keep reading to learn what demand forecasting is, why you need it, and how to implement it into your eCommerce strategy! Ask yourself the following: What are my daily order patterns? What is Demand Forecasting?

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Ship Monk

JUNE 2, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Today, ShipMonk announced the launch of a new strategic partnership and direct integration with Gorgias , the leading help desk platform for high-growth eCommerce brands. Our newest Gorgias and Shipmonk integration equips merchants with the necessary tools to provide best-in-class customer support.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 20, 2023

As ecommerce brands grow and their products become more popular, one of the common paths to accelerated growth is having your products get picked up by a specialty store or big-box retailer. Maybe your ecommerce business is not at that stage yet. DTC/B2C orders are usually quite small compared to B2B orders.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Every ecommerce store relies on an assortment of vital components to survive and thrive, but ecommerce software is the heart of all these elements. Regardless of the size of your ecommerce brand, it doesn’t hurt to periodically reevaluate if the software tools you’re using are giving you everything you need.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

In logistics, labor shortage puts a strain on the supply chain, making it difficult for businesses to fulfill orders. This includes receiving and storing inventory, sorting orders, picking, packing, researching courier availability, and managing returns. Order Fulfillment & Delayed Shipments, Higher Costs .

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