How Do You Know the Best Time to Hire Order Fulfillment Services?
No two businesses are the same and, consequently, the best time to hire an order fulfillment company for your e-commerce fulfillment services is going to be different for each one. However, there are some common markers that come up whenever the ideal period for transition arrives. By keeping an eye on the state of your business, you can recognize the best time to hire a fulfillment company and subsequently keep all your operations running smoothly and effectively. (more…)
E-commerce Order Fulfillment in an Omni-Channel Environment
What is Omni-Channel Fulfillment? Omni-channel fulfillment is essentially when a company uses a single inventory source to fulfill orders through all channels. That includes e-commerce, wholesale, in-store, in-store pickup, and in-store delivery. The trend of omni-channel order fulfillment is based on having one system handle all logistics, which means all products can be selected simultaneously regardless of the channel. (more…)
Why Flexible Order Fulfillment Services Are Important for Any Business
The most anxious stage of the online shopping experience for a consumer probably comes after they order the product. Consumers know what they ordered, but aren’t always sure what will arrive in that package, or when that package will make its way to their doorstep. Flexible fulfillment services look to end that anxiety by being properly prepared in terms of inventory and logistics management. (more…)Why Accuracy in Product Fulfillment Services is Important
What is Accuracy in Product Fulfillment? When dealing with product fulfillment services, "accuracy" is a term with multiple meanings. Aside from the obvious—getting the correct order to the correct customer—accuracy also means being able to fulfill the order within the promised time frame and delivering the product in good condition. In short, accuracy is how well your product fulfillment service can uphold your business' most basic promise to the customer: that they will receive the item they ordered in the time frame that was promised and in proper condition. (more…)
E-commerce Shipping: Pros and Cons of Free Order Shipping
Whether or not your business decides to offer free e-commerce shipping is a big decision. You are faced with customer demand and increased competition from other e-commerce businesses already offering free shipping, but you also need to worry about your bottom line. Free shipping can be a great way to increase online sales, but it’s up to you to figure out at what cost. And for every business, deciding on free shipping will come down to factors specific to their company. But there are some pros and cons that should be weighed out before any final decision is reached. This...
How to Choose an e-Fulfillment Service Provider for Pharmaceuticals
If you’ve chosen to enter into the pharmaceuticals industry, know that you have chosen to simultaneously enter into one of the most lucrative industries as well as one of the most complex. Pharmaceuticals have become a normal part of life for the majority of Americans. Already, 60% of Americans take some kind of prescription drug, while 80% take an over-the-counter medication. This results in the pharma industry currently sitting at $425 billion and projected to be at $574 billion by 2019. (more…)
Choosing the Best Pick-and-Pack Services for Product Fulfillment
You know what you want and so do your clients. The trouble is performing customer order fulfillment successfully on a regular basis, as is expected of any credible product fulfillment business. That’s why many people turn to pick-and-pack fulfillment or order picking, outsourced solutions that ensure clients receive what they ordered. If you feel these could benefit your business, there are some things you should consider first, as not every service is the same. (more…)
How to Choose the Right 3PL for Your Business
It’s important that before you begin any shipping and logistics of your products that you think about partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) company. 3PLs are built to manage some or all of your logistics, depending on the needs of your business. But knowing how to choose a 3PL provider is the first step. There are many questions you should be asking and certain characteristics the third-party logistics company should already have in place. (more…)
Tips for Writing Political Fundraising Direct Mail that Works
Political Direct Mail Fundraising The country’s political race is gaining steam as the top candidates begin to further separate themselves from the pack. These politicians have endured months of campaigning, and the selections from each party still have months more campaigning ahead of them. None of their runs to presidency would be possible without capital to run their campaigns, and direct mail fundraising is a huge part of how that capital is raised. (more…)
Online Grocery Product Fulfillment Challenges and Solutions
It shouldn’t be surprising in our current online era that grocery stores are making the leap to digital. This shift has already taken place in countries like France and Germany, and it is methodically making its way to North America. But as the demand for online solutions to a traditionally in-store consumer activity continues to grow, there have also been some early challenges to online grocery product fulfillment. (more…)
