Fulfillment Services Helping Nonprofits Expand Their Reach
The goal of any nonprofit is to touch as many people as possible and affect their lives in a positive way. Nonprofits are, of course, cause-specific, with each organization targeting those of us who are emotionally connected in one way or another to the purpose or mission of its organization. (more…)
Critical Factors When Seeking Offsite Storage and Warehousing
Even in the age of e-commerce, almost all businesses will need storage and warehousing solutions. Your office and transactions may be digital, but a physical product still needs somewhere to rest before a customer places an order. Having said that, choosing the wrong product storage option can end up making your business harder to carry out and less efficient. APS Fulfillment, Inc. is a leader in e-commerce and warehouse fulfillment services in Florida and know what factors can make a prospective warehouse solution sink-or-swim. Here are three important considerations to make when looking at your product storage and warehousing candidates....
Direct Mail Guidelines: From Preparation to Delivery
Despite the digital evolution, direct mail marketing still remains one of the most effective means of reaching potential targets or current consumers. While the execution of a direct mail campaign typically takes more preparation, the results it produces in engaging and converting consumers are worth the extra steps. Preparing for an Effective Direct Mail Campaign Preparation is typically the key to every successful initiative, and executing a direct mail campaign is no different. Pre-delivery steps need to be taken in order to give your campaign the best chance at reaching and engaging targets. (more…)
How to Add Extra Punch to Direct Mail Campaigns
The idea of a “snail mail” direct mail marketing campaign might seem outdated in today's technological world. However, traditional mail has one significant advantage over e-mail campaigns: the customer has to interact with your message. Mailboxes do not have filter settings, so customers have to physically and consciously handle and dispose of your material. This affords a guaranteed chance to catch the customer's eye. An effective direct mail marketing strategy will make them pause and see what you have to say. APS Fulfillment Inc. has been providing expert direct mail marketing services from our Florida location for many years, so...
How Pick and Pack Fulfillment Helps Small Businesses
Part of small businesses meeting a client or consumer demands today requires them to be flexible and efficient in how they ship their orders. Regardless of the size of the company, consumers are expecting a level of customer service that provides them with what they need when they need it. Pick-and-pack fulfillment is one of the services that allow small businesses to compete. And that is possible only when these businesses partner with a fulfillment company with a system in place that effectively processes these orders. What is Pick and Pack? Pick and pack fulfillment is the process of picking...
Getting Value-Added Services with Kitting and Repackaging
Kitting and assembly and repackaging services are important parts of e-commerce fulfillment and are actually some the best reasons to consider a third-party logistics (3PL) company. Proper kitting services can combine different products into a single package, relabel or make changes to products that have already been packaged, and respond to special projects and demands. APS Fulfillment is an e-commerce order fulfillment company that offers expert kitting services for our Miami-area customers. We know what goes into a successful kitting and assembly team and why it pays to get a 3PL company to help with your repackaging needs. What is...
How to Measure Third-Party Logistics
Whether you are looking to find the right logistics company for your business needs or are trying to figure out if the company you're already working with is doing a good job, it pays to know the proper metrics. Outsourcing your product delivery means outsourcing part of your reputation. After all, customers don't always make the distinction between the company delivering a product and the people who actually produce it. How the third-party logistics (3PL) company performs will impact how customers view your business. APS Fulfillment, Inc. has mastered the ins and outs of our business. In doing so, we...
The 3 E-Commerce Fulfillment Options: Which is Best for You?
Regardless of whether you're an existing e-commerce retailer with an established fulfillment system or a new business considering your options, a proper examination of your e-commerce order fulfillment options can be beneficial. Since order fulfillment is how the product gets from you to your customer, the quality of the delivery option is almost as important as the quality of the product itself. Having all the information laid out means you can avoid missing any important considerations and empowers you to make the best decision for your e-commerce fulfillment services. (more…)
Secrets to Successfully Outsourcing Your E-Commerce Order Fulfillment
When it comes to your company's e-commerce fulfillment services, there are many downsides to handling shipping in-house. Packaging, labeling, sorting, and shipping are best carried out by dedicated distribution centres rather than employees who are taking time away from other duties. Furthermore, large numbers of shipments may exceed the capacity of your own staff; in fact, such volume should be the goal of any ambitious business. While it is understandable to be reluctant about letting an outside firm handle a value-added service like e-commerce order fulfillment, doing so can provide a net benefit to both you and your customers. We...
How to Manage Growth in Fulfillment and Inventory
Once your fulfillment business is underway, you’ll hopefully begin to see how well you’re doing financially. But many retailers forget that success means being busier and having more chances for your business to get disorganized. Not adapting and learning to manage growth can have severe consequences, especially in today’s competitive fulfillment marketplace. For better inventory and fulfillment management once your company starts to grow, be aware of the following: (more…)
