5 Ways to Better Focus Your Fulfillment Ventures in 2015
To say that 2014 was a crazy year for fulfillment would be an understatement. Between the rise of digital commerce and significant changes in retail sales, distribution and fulfillment services are evolving rapidly. Now that 2015 is here, it’s time to look back and see what lessons can be learned from 2014 and what can be done to make your 2015 fulfillment year the best yet. 1. Sell Internationally The recent news about developed U.S.-Cuba relations, combined with the rise of e- and m-commerce, means that your order fulfillment can and needs to go global. There’s a lot of international demand...
How to Improve Value Shipping in Fulfillment
While it’s true that you have to make sure your fulfillment company’s shipping methods are in top order, there’s also a need to build up your shipping as a valuable branding tool. Whether they realize it or not, people often see shipping as an incentive for buying product, basing their buying decisions on whether they can get merchandise quickly. But there is an art to offering “value shipping.” Here are some useful tips and techniques from the experts. (more…)About Fulfillment Payment Options
While cash and checks may still be viable options, if you’re working in fulfillment, you have to employ the best payment tools and options available. You want to make sure you get paid in the most safe and secure fashion possible, but you also want to give your clients the best means of paying you. Customers appreciate having easy payment interfaces and will be more likely to use your fulfillment company again if they have that kind of flexibility. Below explains how to have options that are secure, easy, and quick. (more…)
Answering the Demand of Today’s Fulfillment Customers
Fulfillment clients have never been more lucky given the amount of consumer freedom they have. A lot of fulfillment services are scared they will fail to meet this demand, causing clients to go elsewhere. But that’s not the attitude to have. After all, if consumers have such power, why not go the extra mile for them? You’re all about fulfillment, and doing just that is a great way to show how skilled and professional your business is. Here's what you need to know. (more…)
How to Establish 24/7 Fulfillment
There have been a variety of predictions for what fulfillment centers can expect in 2015. With the rise of both e- and m-commerce order fulfillment in 2014, the idea of fulfillment companies operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week is a viable one. People work a lot of hours and have to do their shopping when time allows; this is often at lunchtime and in the middle of the night. While you may think your fulfillment business can’t meet that kind of demand, having such an operation isn’t as hard as you might think. It’s simply a matter...
The Power of Proximity in Fulfillment
Coffee giant Starbucks and British supermarket chain Asda almost simultaneously had success with a specific mobile marketing strategy. The concept, called “proximity targeting,” isn’t entirely new, but it is very powerful. Which is why fulfillment houses should use it to their own advantage. Proximity targeting means creating specific ads for mobile media so when clients access them via their mobile device, they are guided to the nearest location of the particular company. In addition, the ad might make them entitled to a bonus at the physical location. (more…)
Simple Ways to Improve Client Fulfillment Demands
With the holidays here and 2015 just around the corner, you can bet that fulfillment clients have some high demands. Not only do they want gifts for their friends and family in time for Christmas, but they want new, impressive products and services for the New Year. This may sound challenging, and if you run a fulfillment company, you’re likely already busy just trying to meet current demands. But meeting increased demand is actually quite doable; it’s just a matter of expanding your repertoire. (more…)
How to Network in Fulfillment Simply and Effectively
Many people have difficulty networking; it’s natural for people who get nervous around others or lack social skills. However, if you work in fulfillment, you have no choice but to network. If you want cheaper deals, to work with the best, and for your business to last, they’re all tied to networking. The good news is that networking is now both easier and more creative; it’s not just about having a large presence anymore. Here’s some info about the new techniques you can use. (more…)
5 Fulfillment Lessons from Black Friday
Black Friday 2014 had some interesting results, especially if you run a fulfillment business. Consider the following for your business, especially for when the next Black Friday comes along: 1. There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Prep Black Friday is all about shopping and you need to be prepared; this means distributing all your direct marketing, both digital and print, well in advance. It’s important to advertise all of your promotions so it’s clear what you’re offering. (more…)
5 Tips for Better Fulfillment Marketing E-Mails
Marketing is hard enough, no matter what the medium. But with the advent of the Internet, there are new marketing strategies available. When it comes to product fulfillment, one viable option is e-mail marketing, which is cheap and always effective for both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) marketing. Here are some tips to help make e-mail marketing a dependable client strategy: (more…)
