Fulfillment and Logistics Insights
All of our best tips and expert knowledge to help you run your business,
and keep your customers happy.
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How to Estimate Your Ecommerce Shipping Rates to Retain Customers
The way you price your shipping rates on your e-commerce site can make the difference between an order being completed or abandoned. According toBaymard Institute, nearly 70% of e-commerce shopping carts are abandoned, most often because shoppers found the “extra costs” of shipping and fees too high. As an e-commerce business owner, you need to…
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How to Find a Manufacturer for your Product
Research demand and competition for your product Do you have a great idea for a product? Are you passionate about it? That’s great, but is there a demand for this product? A lot of research is required to find a private label product that will turn a profit. There are many considerations, such as demand,…
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Why Packaging Inserts are Awesome for E-Commerce
It’s been studied that candies at the end of a meal increase the tips waiters get. Also, whether it’s delivered with a smile and how many candies you’re willing to give. By that reasoning, the same goes for clever packaging inserts. The better the customer service, the greater the chance that you will gain a…
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Tips for Successful Crowdfunding Fulfillment
Now that your crowdfunding campaigns is successful, after your product is manufactured, it will be time to package and ship out your rewards. You will need to take time to plan this stage carefully, or you may end up draining your funds and aggravating your backers. Unless you expect to have fewer than a hundred…
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How A Subscription Boom is Driven by Direct Response Marketing
Once you’ve laid down the foundation for your subscription box business its time to start thinking about marketing. Big subscription box companies spend millions a year on advertising to reach their business goals. Although this may work for them, this type of approach isn’t necessary to get your brand in front of the right audience.…
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FBA vs FBM; Which is Better?
Storing inventory in your garage or dining room and labeling packages yourself may be manageable if your e-commerce business is still very small. However, as your company continues to grow, you will have to make choices about how to handle e-commerce fulfillment in a way that saves you money and time while giving your customers…
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3 Awesome Marketing Ideas for Subscription Companies
Subscription boxes have exploded in popularity both amongst consumers and business owners. From food and drinks to gadgets and even dog toys, there’s a subscription box out there for everyone. Once you’ve decided on the best niche and products for your own subscription box service, the next step is to gain some recognition for your…
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How Personalization is Revolutionizing Online Customer Experiences
As an e-commerce, internet retailer, direct sales company, or start-up, you work diligently to build up customer relationships in different ways. As a 3PL (3rd-party logistics provider) that specializes in small package shipments, which include obvious DTC (direct-to-consumer) orders, we do not have as many touch points with end customers; however, we will see chances…
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Crowdfunding Showdown; Indiegogo VS Kickstarter
In the race for most popular crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo and Kickstarter are both strong competitors for the trophy. But which one is right for you? Kickstarter used to stand out more with more brand awareness and thus credibility. They’re on a more equal playing field now since Indiegogo’s brand recognition has improved. With more than…
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Top 3 Challenges Facing Subscription Box Companies
Starting up your own subscription box business poses special challenges. Here are three of the main challenges we see businesses struggling with, and how you can overcome them and keep your business smoothly operating. From tasks surrounding early preparation to challenges that come along with scaling, below are a few of the main things you…
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