Merchants understand the importance of logistics and how it can impact their business. eCommerce, for example, is an incredibly lucrative business today. According to a Statista.com report, revenues could reach US$ 5.4 trillion in 2022. 3PL services will become more crucial as companies try to get a piece of the … Read more
Experiencing exponential growth for an eCommerce company is great, but it does have its drawbacks. On the plus side, there is demand for the product, and marketing efforts are working. But managing exponential growth without developing a logistics strategy to account for the increase in orders could be problematic. A … Read more
Running an eCommerce business can be challenging. Today, 18% of all purchases in the world happen online, and more than 2.14 billion people are digital buyers. That’s 26% of the world population. And yet, 22% of online operations do not survive their first year. There are plenty of factors that … Read more
One of the decisions retailers face when business is growing is whether outsourcing order fulfillment is the way to go. It is a big step for any merchant, especially since tapping the help of a fulfillment center means spending money. This article aims to answer the only question sellers have … Read more
3PL Providers: Who They Are and What They Do The order volume of start-up eCommerce businesses is often low, making it easily manageable through self-order fulfillment. On the other hand, scaling online stores often find it much more efficient to outsource the complete order fulfillment process to third-party logistics companies … Read more
Every eCommerce merchant wants to expand their business. However, only some take advantage of the one action that almost ensures growth: inventory optimization. Most direct-to-consumer (DTC) industry merchants concentrate on expanding their brands via advertising and sales. There is a significant possibility to gain more revenue from these strategies due … Read more
Choose your item, put it in your cart, pay, and watch for your package to arrive. For customers, the online shopping process should be simple and easy. But since the eCommerce boom, the logistical challenge of delivering things to a home or business has become even more intricate behind the … Read more
In the realm of eCommerce, customer choice is the name of the game. Buyers expect wide product selections, flexible payment methods, and numerous shipping methods when shopping online. The market for on-demand delivery is expanding rapidly. The increasing use of online websites and application-based digital platforms contributes to this growth. … Read more
Modern eCommerce supply chains constantly look for sustainable and agile processes to meet growing consumer demand. Over the past years, many online merchants have become more familiar with “lean” supply chains. Businesses need to be flexible and responsive to constant market fluctuations. With the help of logistics technology, more online … Read more
There are some “must-haves” for an eCommerce business to succeed. They’ll need to have a visually appealing and user-friendly website, a well-thought-out shipping plan, and insight into the locations and counts of their goods. Unfortunately, many small eCommerce companies make costly inventory errors at the start. Many of their challenges … Read more
The logistics and supply chain landscape continues to evolve, sometimes rather drastically, due to prevailing socio, political and economic upheavals. According to a CNBC survey, over half of logistics managers don’t think the supply chain will return to normal until 2024. Yet, despite the wave of disruptions, our industry continues … Read more
Inventory tracking is one of the most challenging aspects of running a successful and efficient eCommerce business. It can be akin to moving furniture with a grocery cart. Ideally, a logistics system can show you exactly how much inventory you have, allowing you to excel in supply chain management planning. … Read more
