Business leaders often prioritize revenue growth, which is understandable. However, this singular focus may cause them to overlook hidden expenses that can erode profitability. Among these costly and often unnoticed outlays are inventory carrying costs – the expenses associated with holding inventory until it is sold. In marketing, carrying cost, carrying cost of inventory or…
For most retailers, merchants, and business owners, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. The holiday is your best opportunity to see massive growth in sales. With Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas just a few weeks away, the time to get your holiday fulfillment ready is now. So yes, the holiday can make…
Order fulfillment is one of the most important elements of running an ecommerce business, a large percentage of your success or failure will depend on the quality of your order fulfillment service. Outsourcing order fulfillment would mean you’re giving up one of the most important elements of your ecommerce business. Is it worth the risk?…
The role of the Fulfillment Center (FC) is to provide the right product, at the right place, at the right time, free of damage and at a competitive cost. With all of that in mind, every company in every industry needs to have the ability to track key distribution metrics to track performance. They need…
Order processing is nothing new, it has been a part of business and sales for decades. Processing orders is vital for many reasons, not just recording a sale and getting the order shipped. Today, we’re going to discuss the obvious reasons why order processing is important, but also a few factors that business owners don’t…
With the exponential growth of ecommerce, efficient product tracking and fulfillment have become paramount for businesses to thrive in the competitive online marketplace. Customers expect timely delivery, accurate tracking information, and a seamless overall experience. In this article, we will explore the key aspects of tracking e-commerce products and optimizing the fulfillment process to ensure…
If you’ve been searching to find fulfillment services, you’ve likely come across the term “3PL” or “third-party-logistics” at one point or another. Sure, it deals with fulfillment, but what exactly do 3PL services involve? What Is 3PL Services? 3PL services stands for 3rd-Party-Logisitics, usually a third party-business that’s not related to the business. For example,…
A warehouse is the heart and soul of any business, like most companies, there’s a lot of investments held within. The warehouse itself is a huge investment, so knowing how to optimize your warehouse and products are paramount. If you have a badly managed warehouse, you’re going to run into a lot of different problems,…
Order Management System (OMS): What You Need To Know Improve your customer experience and fulfillment processing through an order management system, also known as an OMS. Increase accuracy, efficiency and order fulfillment with an order management system. Of course, all of these help you improve your customer experience. Customers enjoy engaging with your brand on…
It can be challenging for businesses in the cosmetics or beauty industry to find the best fulfillment company to partner with, as there are specific factors to consider before making a commitment. Fulfillment companies may not always be equipped to meet the specific storage and shipping needs of cosmetic products. However, partnering with a fulfillment…