If you’re in fulfillment and working in e-commerce, congratulations; you’re working in the most modern retail medium you can. But here’s the bad news: you have competition–a lot of it. There are so many e-retailers out there now that they can no longer be counted. Many of today’s online clients need a reason to stay loyal to your business. Fortunately, you can entice them by using a strongly constructed order fulfillment system to build loyalty over time. (more…)The Best E-Commerce Brands Use Order Fulfillment to Build Customer Loyalty
If you’re in fulfillment and working in e-commerce, congratulations; you’re working in the most modern retail medium you can. But here’s the bad news: you have competition–a lot of it. There are so many e-retailers out there now that they can no longer be counted. Many of today’s online clients need a reason to stay loyal to your business. Fortunately, you can entice them by using a strongly constructed order fulfillment system to build loyalty over time. (more…)
Essential Safety Policies for Your Distribution Center
Today’s distribution centers are epicenters of activity, with many scrambling to get orders out and meet demand. But this is how things often go wrong; especially when it comes to safety, so much activity means more ways for people to get hurt. In fact, there are currently many distribution centers working at a subpar safety level, and it’s costing them in the long run. All distribution centers should be a safe environment for their employees. Here are the key areas that businesses need to pay close attention to when improving conditions. (more…)
Types of Inventory: A Comprehensive Look
Many fulfillment houses place priority on good customer service, but they often don’t know how to also make it more efficient. However, they need only look to their inventory. If you’re in product fulfillment, you need to successfully manage your inventory; in fact, failing to do so can mean not having any clients. That’s why it’s essential that you have a proper inventory management system in place to make sure your clients get items in pristine condition and on time. (more…)
An Ultimate Guide to E-Commerce Shipping, Handling, and Fulfillment
The client orders and pays online, after which you send the product to them. Easy, right? The truth is that e-commerce shipping fulfillment is a bit more of a complex endeavor than that. Rather, modern e-commerce shipping is about creating a well-maintained experience for clients to receive their products while you profit. Many people claim to have e-commerce fulfillment down to a science, but you may not be there yet. If you’re unsure about how to execute e-commerce shipping properly, here are the things you need to pay attention to: (more…)
How to Overcome the Logistics Challenges for Small Business
Small and new fulfillment companies often struggle when trying to establish their logistics strategies. Shipping can be a challenge, with a lot of potential issues that can cause confusion and possible damage to your company. These days, any information that can help small businesses to improve their logistics and shipping services is useful. Here are a few common suggestions to help you out: (more…)
How Advanced Pick, Pack, and Shipping Methods Help in Increasing Productivity and Customer Satisfaction
Fulfillment duties can affect everyone working in your distribution center in many negative ways, especially if your pick-and-pack and shipping services are out of date. That’s because when these services are outdated, you can see a lot of errors happen–not to mention your workers’ anger. Having an advanced pick, pack, and shipping fulfillment system can be beneficial over so many facets of your fulfillment business. Here are a few key ones: (more…)
9 Reasons to Use Direct Mail Marketing Instead of E-Mail Marketing
It might be hard to believe that, even in this day and age, direct mail still has a purpose. After all, with the current move to digital, it might be shocking to learn that direct mail marketing has a place. You might have heard the usual criticisms of direct mail: high front-end costs, low returns, and wasted paper. However, here are nine good reasons why direct mail marketing is beneficial to fulfillment businesses: 1. Higher Response While e-mail marketing can be engaging, it’s hard to get clients to respond to e-mail marketing pieces. On the other hand, a recent Direct...
Why Choose Order Fulfillment over Drop Shipping?
Getting products to clients is the prime job of any fulfillment service. But the question is how to do it. A lot of fulfillment companies wrestle with which service to use to ship their products out. The two most common means are currently order fulfillment and drop shipping. However, it is still up for debate which one is better. Retailers should weigh the pros and cons of both to determine which option is best for them. (more…)
The Benefits of Digital Printing
Many in fulfillment think print is dead. And with the prevalence of mobile devices and electronic media, there’s reason to believe this. But what about banner ads at trade shows? Flyers in the mail? Business cards? Annual reports and catalogs? These all require print media, which, in some cases, is the only option available to gain new clients. Here are four benefits of digital printing: (more…)
8 Causes of Frustration in In-House Order Fulfillment
There are a lot of frustrating jobs, and it’s fair to say that product fulfillment is one of them. There's a lot to handle when running a fulfillment company, including having a constant product line, delivering proper shipping, and addressing client complaints. That's why it’s good to be able to identify the most common frustrations and how to overcome them. Here are eight: (more…)
