Ecommerce shipping, it’s super important, right? If you have an ecommerce store and ship orders, you already know that it’s the lifeblood of your operation. While most companies are well aware of shipping, we always find it surprising that more companies are not focus on their shipping strategy and ultimately optimizing it to be efficient.…
While warehouses have been used for centuries, ecommerce warehouses is a much newer concept. A large percentage of ecommerce businesses rely on effective warehousing to fuel growth (now and in the future). However, every time your business implements a new inflection point, your ecommerce warehousing becomes more complex. When you’re experiencing growth, a lot of…
Pick and Pack is a service that’s offered by most fulfillment centers. It is a common part of the fulfillment process. When an order is placed, that item or those items are picked up and then packed for delivery, hence “pick and pack.” Pick and Pack is a type of order fulfillment that’s most often…
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,…
Accessory fulfillment services refer to the picking & packing, warehouse management and shipping of orders that consumers place via the internet. Accessories are a unique market, clearly defined by changing trends in the marketplace. Accessory retailers are a good example to use because they’re usually the types of companies that see high turnovers in products…
Demand Forecasting refers to the process where historical sales data is used to build an estimate of an expected customer demand forecast. For all companies, demand forecasting allows you to develop an estimate of the amount of goods and services that customers will purchase in the upcoming future. Vital business pillars such as like profit…
For those that don’t know exactly what freight refers to, freight is the transportation of bulk goods, via road, rail, ship or air. Freight shipping is vital for all types of ecommerce businesses. Today, we’re going to talk about the basics of freight and what you need to know about freight classifications and freight shipments.…
Is FedEx SmartPost Reliable? Here’s What You Should Know While Thill specializes in order fulfillment, we also ship a lot of packages via FedEx SmartPost each year. We often get a lot of questions about FedEx SmartPost from ecommerce merchants and online sellers. Some of the most common questions we get; Is FedEx SmartPost reliable?…
So, you want more retail sales. If you’re a retailer, you know sales are going to slump at times. It doesn’t matter if it’s due to less foot traffic or just a fluke you can’t explain, being prepared and know what actions to take to improve retail sales is very important. If you’re experiencing a…
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…