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If you have your own account with FedEx or UPS for your eCommerce fulfillment, it might seem logical to stick with one carrier. That will help you get volume discounts, plus you only have to deal with one shipping bill […]
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One of the best ways to increase the profits from your eCommerce business in 2021 is to improve your inventory management. Even if you think you’ve got a good system for inventory management, a few tweaks could take your process […]
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Mis-picks can easily cost eCommerce companies hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, if not millions. Nearly a decade ago, an Intermec and Pcdata survey found that each mis-pick costs a company $22, and other data estimated total annual losses […]
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Online shoppers have come to expect the instant gratification of next-day delivery. Consumers’ willingness to wait to receive their orders has dwindled significantly in the past half-decade. If your eCommerce fulfillment process takes too long, you’ll lose sales. One of […]
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Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a career choice that is exploding due to ongoing demands in the fulfillment and logistics space. From COVID-19 increasing eCommerce sales to most supply chains going global, the industry needs more professionals like you. Georgetown […]
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Container consolidation is often pitched as a way to lower import costs from overseas manufacturers. However, it’s also a complex process that can be difficult to accomplish on your own. It can be a vital tool for eCommerce companies that […]
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The eCommerce distribution system is never static, as new technologies cause fundamental changes in how distribution works. Societal disruptions, like those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, can also lead to changes in the way producers and supply chain managers handle […]
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Threats to eCommerce logistics are top of mind after the Suez Canal blockage earlier this year. The massive disruption reminded every company that what happens a world away might still harm your ability to serve customers. There are choke points […]
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Logistics services are a step beyond third-party logistics (3PL). They are considered 4PL or 7PL, which combines 4PL with 3PL eCommerce fulfillment. Logistics are an essential part of your supply chain management. Fourth-party logistics can move the needle on your […]
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Sometimes the unthinkable happens, and this week we saw a container ship the size of a skyscraper turn sideways and block all traffic in Egypt’s Suez Canal, demonstrating a clear need for transportation backup plans. For more than 24 hours, the […]
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Online shopping feels like a natural and essential part of our modern world. It’s hard to remember that it’s only been around for a few short decades. Even 20 years ago, most internet connections were through slow dial-up modems. The […]
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Managing and optimizing a local or global supply chain is one of the most important activities an ecommerce business or online seller can do if they want to control spend and put themselves in a position for growth. What is […]