Order fulfillment software automates the time-consuming tasks of warehousing and inventory management, order picking and processing, and shipping and tracking. People make mistakes, and while no software is perfect, it is generally more accurate than manual processes. This isn’t a “nice-to-have” option and the effectiveness of your order processing system can literally make or break…
If you own a Shopify store or use Shopify e-commerce software, you’ve likely heard of the SFN – Shopify Fulfillment Network. The Shopify Fulfillment Network is a Shopify service that provides picking, packing, storage, inventory management, and shipping for Shopify sellers. In this network, the seller would ship merchandise to a distributed full-service network of Shopify…
Thanks to increased demand for ecommerce, popularity of luxury items in storage, and demand for 24 hour secured storage facilities, climate controlled storage has seen a big rise in demand and 2022 will continue that trend. While climate controlled storage and temperature controlled storage are often thought to be one of the same, there is…
According to a recent study, at least 30% of all products ordered online are returned as compared to 8.89% in brick-and-mortar stores. Many of our clients operate online stores, from the data we’ve seen with our clients, that number is in the ballpark. Ecommerce returns are very important and if you haven’t given them the appropriate…
While the terms fulfillment and warehouse are often used in conjunction to refer to the same thing, the two can mean totally different things. While both are often large buildings that are used to hold inventory for companies, the uses and services offered at each can differ a lot. If you’ve been thinking about using…
With the growing trends of vitamin and supplement sales, the health and wellness industry is growing extremely fast. A lot of that growth has been driven by ecommerce sales. With new vitamins and supplements coming out all the time, a lot of ecommerce sellers are asking about supplement fulfillment. Let’s talk about the supplement and…
3PL Logistics: How Third Party Logistics Companies Work Choosing a Third Party Logistics company, also known as a 3PL, to work with is a big decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. So what is 3PL Logistics and how do third party logistics companies work? The right 3PL logistics provider can help you streamline…
When it comes to ecommerce warehousing and order distribution, Thill Incorporated is one of the top fulfillment companies in the United States. Thill has worked for hundreds of ecommerce merchants across the U.S., helping them grow their business and online presence in the country. While we’re often asked a wide range of questions about fulfillment…
2022 was a great year for ecommerce sales, mainly thanks to growing ecommerce channels. While many companies were forced to close due to COVID-19, many companies transitioned to the internet to get stores opened quickly as possible. These adapting companies are now reaping the benefits and 2023 is expected to be a big year in…
What Is Supply Chain Management? Supply Chain Management (SCM) refers to all the different activities you’re going to need to plan, control and execute the complete journey of a product, this includes purchasing raw materials, production, and the distribution that includes the customer receiving an order – the end goal of getting it done in…