3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Online shopping and eCommerce have increased by 33% due to COVID-19, and because of this retailers and supply chains will be challenged handling higher volumes of shipments and returns. The global reverse logistics market is expected to grow to $603 billion by 2025, so developing a strong reverse logistics strategy is important.

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Loginext

JULY 8, 2022

What is Reverse Logistics? How to optimize reverse logistics to improve your revenue? LogiNext’s study reveals that the average manufacturer spends between 5 and 20 percent of revenues on returns. Return rates were noted to be between 8% to 88%, with maximum returns observed in the clothing segment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 29, 2022

Aaron Schwartz and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce’s dirty little secret. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the company helps over 1,200 brands increase customer loyalty, retain more revenue, and lower reverse logistics costs. Key Takeaways: Ecommerce’s Dirty Little Secret. 2022 Ecommerce Returns Benchmark Report.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Knowing everything I know about dimensional weight and ecommerce shipping, I should have shipped it directly to his house. And how in the world did that ecommerce company manage to ship it to me for nothing? Today, we’re going to discuss how package weight affects ecommerce shipping rates. But it was too late at that point.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2021

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. In the podcast, Ben reviewed the following 5 trends shaping logistics: Ecommerce.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 28, 2021

The rate of return for products, otherwise known as reverse logistics, can be mitigated when suppliers work to improve the speed, cost, and efficiency of shipping goods. This is a fiscally sound strategy that cuts down on reverse logistics costs for organizations. Instead, the company sends the replacement.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Let’s dive into how you can prepare for holiday season returns now with some simple yet effective reverse logistics tips. While your business is working to get products shipped, it’s important to remember to plan for future returns.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The most effective shipping strategies also include reverse logistics and return policies to help retailers make the most of their budget while keeping their customers happy even during a return or exchange. To increase customer satisfaction and gain customer loyalty, you’ll want to make sure you’re a pro at reverse logistics.

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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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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. This also qualifies as reverse logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

Mark is the Co-founder and CEO of GoBolt , a tech-enabled, sustainably-focused logistics provider for local ecommerce shops and national brands. Mark Ang co-founded GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) out of the University of Toronto, where he obtained his Bachelor of Commerce. Mark Ang and Joe Lynch discuss the GoBolt story.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2023

Gabe and his team focus on working with ecommerce brands to help them scale their businesses without the need to hire additional customer service or logistics employees. He is also a co-founder of Rustic.com (ecommerce) and has experience as an independent sales contractor at DLS Worldwide.

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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% 4 Reassess Any Issues Within Your Current Ecommerce Operations. Fruitcake.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

She covers logistics with a focus on ecommerce. Emma Cosgrove is a Senior Reporter covering Logistics at Business Insider. In the podcast interview, Emma describes how the explosive growth of ecommerce has transformed the once sleepy last mile space into a booming market that has shippers searching for partners and capacity.

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Loginext

JULY 26, 2021

With more heavy-goods deliveries, will come more heavy-goods returns, and now is the time that brands should focus on refining the black diamond (reverse logistics) by making the process more efficient, optimized and automated.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 28, 2022

A returns management solution helps you handle the returned items effectively to satisfy your ecommerce customers without hurting your profit margin. . Why managing returns is important for ecommerce. Returns management, also known as reverse logistics, refers to how a business manages returned items.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As your ecommerce businesses powers through the peak shopping season, it’s easy to forget there’s one more peak to climb. You only have to live through it once to realize the negative impact reverse logistics can have on your forward logistics operations. Let’s hear it for peak return season!” said nobody, ever.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2017

The retail space has changed hugely over recent years; we have seen a whole industry open up to so many new entrants in the form of eCommerce websites which have taken a substantial market share from traditional brick and mortar stores. One thing remains constant for both channels however and that is the issue of customer returns.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Ecommerce companies have data, retailers don’t. Retailers are playing catch up when it comes to data because they realize that the ecommerce companies because they have customer data. Over 30% of ecommerce purchases are returned, which is an enormous cost and logistics problem. Circular aspect of fulfillment.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On the other side of that coin, ecommerce brand owners need to be just as careful when selecting their 3PL fulfillment service partners. Omnichannel fulfillment services are definitely not one size fits all, as every ecommerce brand is unique and has its own special needs. To do that, you need to stand out before and after. #1

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Camelot 3PL Software

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

We’ve identified six key principles that should be considered with 3PL eCommerce fulfillment operations. Simple things such as QA inspection and re-labeling, or more complex tasks such as Backorder Management and Reverse Logistics (Returns Management) can be major feathers in the cap for a 3PL. Isolate Exceptions.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

An ecommerce business comes with its own unique benefits, as well as challenges. Because of this reality, return requests are inevitable, so it’s important that you have a proper ecommerce shipping returns policy. Show your customers you stand behind your product by making your ecommerce shipping returns policy easy to find.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Going global is a goal for many ecommerce brands. Thankfully, there’s ShipMonk—a 3PL with numerous USA fulfillment centers that resolves these issues, thus making growth and scaling easier and more cost-effective for international ecommerce brands on the rise. But it’s not easy.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 29, 2024

Each time a customer makes a purchase from your ecommerce brand they are giving you two things. And if the purchase doesn’t end up working out for some reason; they’re trusting that your ecommerce brand will take care of it and them. The first is obvious—their business. The second, which is less obvious, is their trust.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 17, 2018

The ecommerce market in Thailand has never been healthier and all the signs indicate huge potential for growth in the next few years. Statistic: By 2022, Thailand’s ecommerce market is expected to be worth around $5.8 Local Thailand Ecommerce Logistics: Advantages. With the Thai government’s Thailand 4.0

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Ship Monk

JUNE 15, 2022

Understanding both layers of the logistics process can help eCommerce business owners optimize their supply chain, manage customer expectations, and make better decisions about ordering, budgeting, and shipping options. Inbound Logistics. Reverse logistics handles returns and exchanges. Outbound Logistics.

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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. What is the reverse logistics situation like? Set Your Ecommerce Brand up for Success The key to any endeavor is preparation and persistence. How do you handle problems with supply and demand?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Warehousing services include: Warehouse Storage, Pick and Pack, Sub-assembly, Site Location, Distribution Center Management, Inbound Shipping, Outbound shipping, Receiving, Putaway, Put-away, Order processing, Replenishment, Pulling, Restocking, Picking, Validation, Sorting, Distribution Center Management System (DCMS), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), (..)

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Ship Monk

MARCH 23, 2023

If you want to strike fear into the heart of an ecommerce business owner, say the words, “inventory discrepancy.” Unfortunately, inventory discrepancies are a common occurrence in many ecommerce businesses and fulfillment warehouses. We know this, because they’re usually the reason ecommerce businesses turn to us for help.)

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 3, 2022

In the world of eCommerce, that proverb certainly holds true. If you’ve ever thought about expanding your business, chances are that you’ve run into the term “logistics service provider.” But what is this mysterious entity in the eCommerce world? Logistics Service Provider Definition. That’s what we’re here to find out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The high costs of ecommerce relate to the fulfillment of orders – namely warehouse handling and transportation costs. However, the path to ecommerce profitability in more nuanced as today’s competitive pressures restrict cost containment options. As does reverse logistics (returns).

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Ship Monk

MAY 23, 2023

Things that customers and ecommerce merchants dislike equally: “Where’s my order?” Once your ecommerce brand has reached significant sales, and you can effectively analyze buyer behavior, it’s time to think about the best ways to disperse your inventory. Strategically located fulfillment centers. 2PL vs. 3PL Warehouses store things.

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Stord

MARCH 1, 2022

Ecommerce Operations Technology Summit When: April 12-13, 2022 Where: Orlando, FL What: The Ecommerce Operations Technology Summit focuses on highlighting the innovations and technologies that are tackling today’s operational challenges in order to achieve success tomorrow. Register to attend the show here !

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Camelot 3PL Software

JUNE 3, 2020

This is Chapter 11 of 13 in our eBook on eCommerce Fulfillment for 3PL Warehouses. Returns Management, also known as Reverse Logistics, is another value-added service that the warehouse may handle for an eCommerce client. See the link below to download the full ebook.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. In an article about online retail that I published at the end of 2019, I highlighted Target’s click-and-mortar retail model, which, even then, was positioning the company as an ecommerce trend-setter. The Dark Store Trend.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The way to succeed at e-commerce is to think like your customers. But how do they think? A decade ago, retailers were responsible for the in-store experience and the quality of their product. That was pretty much it. Today, online retailers are held accountable for everything that happens in-between, in transit, and a lot more.

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