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…)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working in your distribution center in many negative ways, especially if your pick-and-pack and shipping services are out of date. That’s because when these services are outdated, you can see a lot of errors happen–not to mention your workers’ anger.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…)
Does Direct Mail Have a Future?
It is constantly predicted that direct mail is heading towards extinction due to being viewed as an archaic method. But that’s not the whole story. As old-school as direct mail may seem, it still has a future in product fulfillment. The Good News Many direct marketing companies based in Miami have reported that while business-to-business (B2B) has been dominated by e-marketing, direct mail marketing has controlled business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing. This implies that people still respond well to direct mail. There also seems to be a revival of companies using direct mail because they have the people that actually know how...
How Adapting Faster Order Fulfillment Methods Benefits Your E-Commerce
With Amazon and other e-commerce business constantly expanding, there are new challenges for fulfillment companies to meet. One of those is the need for faster order fulfillment. Here is some information about how to perform your services quicker without sacrificing quality: 1. It’s Complicated, But Beneficial Performing same-day delivery and fulfilling orders quickly can appear complicated, but they’re certainly not impossible. Doing so may mean having to implement new warehousing technology or make a greater effort to record information. Regardless, investing in the right tech can enable a business to reap the benefits of the demand for fast order delivery....Segmenting Your Fulfillment Center for Higher Efficiency
Fulfillment has become even more multifaceted. There’s online order fulfillment, face-to-face retail services, and social media, amongst other aspects. However, more aspects mean more potential issues. That’s why many fulfillment centers now need to segment their fulfillment operations to improve how they conduct business while still meeting client expectations. Succeeding at this allows businesses to continue functioning and satisfying customers while avoiding the perils caused by a lack of structure. (more…)
