APS Fulfillment, Inc. Moves to New, Larger Warehouse in South Florida
APS Fulfillment, Inc. is pleased to announce it has moved locations and significantly expanded its network of operations in South Florida. The company’s new warehouse will enable employees to process, pick, pack, and ship parcels of every size, around the world, quickly, efficiently, and accurately. (more…)
How to Ship Fragile Items
When you walk into a traditional brick and mortar store you often see a sign warning that their products are, “Nice to touch, nice to hold, if you break, it is sold!” Times have changed. In the world of e-commerce, if a customer receives a damaged item, it’s now your fault. And that kind of expense can add up. That’s why it’s so important for e-commerce stores that outsource order fulfillment to ensure they actually know how to ship fragile items. What Are Fragile Items? When it comes to fragile items, most people think about products that can break...
Get Ready for a Different Holiday Shopping Season in 2020
This year, the holiday season may look a little different than past years. Now is the time for retailers to start preparing for order fulfillment during the 2020 holiday shopping season. Not only is it harder to predict consumer demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is also a lot of uncertainty regarding the possibility of increased e-commerce shopping this holiday season. What can retailers expect in the upcoming months and what can you do to prepare? Here’s why you will need robust e-commerce fulfillment for the holiday season, and where you can get the support your need. (more…)
Fulfillment Market Trends for August 2020
Everything changed when the COVID-19 pandemic spread worldwide—and the fulfillment industry was no exception. Fulfillment market trends for August 2020 are a result of the changes many organizations had to make to adapt to the new e-commerce landscape. From contactless delivery to boosting online presence, these changes since February have drastically shifted the fulfillment industry and businesses are expected to settle into this “new normal” as quickly and efficiently as possible. Here are the key e-commerce market trends to know for 2020, so that you get up to speed. (more…)
Contactless Order Fulfillment in 2020: The New Normal
The COVID-19 pandemic took everyone by surprise. Businesses were forced to close, and people were unable to shop and go about their business as usual. But even as many governments around the world have begun to reopen businesses and resume services, things still are not the way they used to be. The pandemic has reshaped the retail world and more consumers have started shopping online to get the products they need. If you operate an e-commerce business, here's why contactless order fulfillment is the new normal for 2020 and onward. Growing Demand for Contactless Order Fulfillment The pandemic has accelerated...
When to Outsource Subscription Box Fulfillment
Subscription box services are extremely popular, especially now during the pandemic. Customers enjoy receiving monthly deliveries of exclusive merchandise ranging from skincare products to tech gear to reading material and clothing. If your business offers subscription box services or other e-commerce deliveries, chances are that you’ve definitely seen some major growth in the last few months. And if you haven’t had the opportunity to expand just yet, there will likely come a time in the near future when meeting customer demand and delivering orders on time becomes a challenge. As your customer base grows and as you attempt to provide...
Why Retailers Need More Fulfillment Space to Fill Orders During and After the Pandemic
The United States has been one of the hardest hit countries around the world when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social and physical distancing guidelines encourage more and more people to stay home as much as possible and only go out to do essential errands. That means more and more people are placing online orders. As a result, business owners have been forced to rethink and reformulate their existing product fulfillment and distribution strategies to better meet the growing consumer demands. To avoid having to deal with various physical distancing and mask-wearing guidelines or store regulations, more people are...
Why a Good Fulfillment Center Is Key during COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic still making headlines across the country—especially here in the U.S. where we’re seeing a surge of new cases—your business needs to adapt if you haven’t already. Consumers who were normally happy to walk into a store to shop for virtually any item are increasingly pivoting to e-commerce platforms when making purchasing decisions. And if you’ve done the smart thing and switched to an e-commerce platform to deal with this pivot, congratulations, you may have saved your business! (more…)
How to Reduce Inventory Write-Offs
A dreaded term in the fulfillment industry is inventory write-off. It is the formal recognition that some of a company’s inventory no longer has value and cannot be sold. Sometimes inventory write-offs are necessary; sometimes items go out of style and need to be reworked or recycled for another purpose. Other times, a product gets damaged in the warehouse, either during storage or transportation, and has to be written-off. If write-offs happen here or there, it won't cause a huge loss to your organization; however, if they are happening frequently, it indicates that your company has poor inventory management. Here...
Warehouse Audit Checklist and Best Practices
Busy warehouse managers and business owners have little time to waste. They want their team to be on top of everything they are responsible for, so their business runs efficiently. Part of efficiently running and managing a warehouse space is to regularly run a warehouse audit. Performing an audit of each process in your operations can be a daunting task. Instead of taking shortcuts that lead to errors, there are a few warehouse audit best practices that you should know. Check out this warehouse audit checklist to help you determine which areas of your business you should audit. (more…)