Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As much as we’d like to think that ecommerce is taking over the world, it still only accounts for around 21% of retail sales according to a 2023 Digital Commerce 360 analysis of U.S. In fact, there can be significant advantages for brands that engage in both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar sales. Department of Commerce figures.

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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.) Because, as much as ecommerce brands don’t like returns, buyers sure don’t like them either. How, you may ask?

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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. Specific products subject to over and understocking.

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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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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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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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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2022

Ninaad Acharya is the Co-founder and CEO of Fulfillment IQ, an ecommerce fulfillment product studio that supports brands, retailers, and 3PLs with bespoke solutions. He is passionate about building simple, elegant and highly effective product and commercial strategies. About Ninaad Acharya. About Fulfillment IQ.

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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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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

To an eCommerce entrepreneur, having their brand grow and scale is fulfillment. In addition to learning these steps, continue reading this blog for tips about best practices for eCommerce order fulfillment and how entrepreneurs can maximize their fulfillment infrastructure. 4 Steps of eCommerce Order Fulfillment.

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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? If you’re a brand startup, what makes your product special?

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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). The Power of TikTok Shop TikTok Shop boasts a massive and engaged audience, making it an attractive platform for businesses to showcase their products and services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 29, 2022

Aaron Schwartz and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce’s dirty little secret. With 10+ years in modern Commerce, Aaron’s focus tends to be on all things go to market, fundraising, strategy, and helping founders navigate emotionally through the early stages of company building. Key Takeaways: Ecommerce’s Dirty Little Secret.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Capacity can be easily ramped up or down due to product seasonality, holidays and of course global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When DHL Supply Chain determined that automation and robotics could play a critical role in increasing customer value and workforce productivity, CEO Oscar de Bok announced a $2.2 and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Richard is the founder and CEO of Gray Growth Strategies , a consulting company that provides custom-tailored solutions for refrigerated or frozen food fulfillment needs. His primary focus is now helping food & beverage brands both large and small, launch and/ or scale in the fast-paced world of ecommerce. About Richard Gray.

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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

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

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? By far, this is one of the biggest misconceptions about eCommerce, and one of the number one mistakes made by novice business owners.

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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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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

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. Don’t worry; you can change later on. So let’s talk PLs 1 – 5.

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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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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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Bringg

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Last week, Dotcom Distribution launched their annual eCommerce study. The report suggests that customer priorities are shifting, moving away from things such as the use of gift-like packaging or prioritizing fast deliveries over product quality. Download: Dotcom Distribution 2018 eCommerce Study. Free Outranks Fast.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2022

The full blog post is below: I’ve never been able to fully square away ecommerce and the impact it has on the environment. I think most ecommerce brands would prefer to use more sustainable packaging, but it’s easier said than done. But I also don’t want to ship products out in a plain white plastic baggie.

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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. SKUs allow business owners to keep track of their products in terms of managing inventory levels, differentiating between products, and tracking products from vendor to customer. Creating a SKU.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Are you looking to get started with cross-border shipping for your eCommerce business? This blog post will cover everything you need to know about cross-border eCommerce shipping. Cross-border eCommerce shipping can be a complex and daunting process. Choose the right cross-border eCommerce platform.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Distributed order management solutions can support a ship-from-store strategy. DOM is a solution that supports retail chains who want to pursue an omnichannel strategy. In the end, it all comes down to whether they can receive the product they want, when they want it. I’ve encountered gamification in enterprise applications.

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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 ?! We’re talking, of course, about demand forecasting, or the process of predicting customer demand for a product or service. Which products sell the quickest? What is Demand Forecasting? Which sell the slowest ?

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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

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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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Having an ecommerce business can be very rewarding. The other side of ecommerce is the competitive landscape. What are the best SEO strategies for ecommerce companies? Show your products in the best light possible. Nothing can hurt your credibility more than having a sub-par photo representing your product.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

In a world where rising bills seem to be the norm for families and businesses alike, the delicate dance of balancing service quality with cost-efficiency has become a challenge for retailers and ecommerce delivery, writes Gemma Vasey, Business Development Manager, Asendia UK.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Joe Lynch and Rick Watson discuss Amazon vs Target vs Walmart and their strengths and weaknesses in the areas of ecommerce, fulfillment, distribution, and logistics. He was then recruited to launch the third-party marketplace at BarnesandNoble.com , expanding the company’s product catalog by over 1 million items. About Rick Watson.

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