Key Elements of Good Custom Box Packaging That Retains Customers
Many e-commerce fulfillment companies underestimate the value of custom packaging for boxes—and by doing so, they risk losing out on a valuable tool to rake in more revenue! But what’s the connection between revenue and custom packaging for boxes? Well, in an increasingly competitive e-commerce environment, you need to find suitable ways to set yourself apart from your competitors—and custom packaging with your logo accomplishes just that. While perhaps it may seem like a minor concern, consider that Ipsos found that 72% of Americans said that a product’s packaging often influences their purchasing decisions. Additionally, 55% of online shoppers said...
How to Know When It’s Time to Switch 3PL Providers
Having the right third-party (3PL) logistics providers on your side can make a world of difference to your profit margins, especially during these difficult pandemic times. With the right 3PL provider, you’ll be able to boost revenue by significantly reducing shipping times while also enhancing inventory management, helping you create a more efficient business. If the 3PL company you’re currently with isn’t providing these benefits, it may be time to look elsewhere. Two-thirds of businesses find that 3PL providers help reduce logistics costs; here’s how to tell if your order fulfillment company is in need of a new 3PL partner. (more…)
Order Fulfillment Strategies for 2022
With conditions as volatile and destabilized as they are due to the ongoing (interminable) pandemic, e-commerce fulfillment providers are looking for ways to respond to these obstacles and avoid significant revenue losses. Order fulfillment strategies, when well-crafted and carefully executed, can be among the most effective counters to pandemic difficulties. Order fulfillment strategy, if you’re unfamiliar with the term, is the combination of the methods, processes, and technologies that an order fulfillment company undertakes to deliver products to customers. (more…)
12 Steps for Businesses to Manage the Supply Chain Crisis in 2022
Global supply chain disruption due to the pandemic continues to cause havoc: 94% of Fortune 1000 companies are experiencing supply chain disruptions from COVID-19. It’s so bad that over half of these businesses had to downgrade growth outlooks due to the pandemic. And in 2022, e-commerce fulfillment providers aren’t quite out of the woods yet; we’re anticipating a number of continuing supply chain shocks to complicate supply chain management in the new year. (more…)
Supply Chain Experts Predict Disruption, Shortages, Inflation and More in the Fulfillment Industry in 2022
Almost every aspect of our way of life has had to be reconsidered in response to COVID-19. One of the major economic knock-on effects of that shift is the upsetting of the global supply chain. Before, things zoomed from port to port as part of a globalized supply chain that, when operating well, increased efficiency and margins for producers. E-commerce fulfillment providers are keenly aware of how important the global supply chain is for their business, as getting products on time and shipping them to consumers is crucial. That makes supply chain management more important than ever as we have...
Everything You Need to Know about Polybags
Boxes have become ubiquitous these days, with so much of e-commerce being done by way of cardboard. But there are other alternatives to boxes out there, ones that may actually save your business money in the long run. With that in mind, let’s take a look at polybagging and why polybags may be the superior option to carboard boxes when shipping products. (more…)
7 Shocking E-Commerce Order Fulfillment Statistics
One huge benefit of our deeply interconnected (and online) world is that there is a wealth of data just waiting to be leveraged to help your e-commerce business succeed. In order to maximize the potential of your e-commerce order fulfillment business, you need to be aware of these data points, so you can use this knowledge to make profit-maximizing decisions. All that said, let’s go through seven shocking statistics related to e-commerce and discuss what they mean for your business. (more…)
Boost Your Brand and Gain a Competitive Advantage with Custom Packaging
While you may think of packaging as a secondary concern, it can actually have a pretty significant impact on sales. In fact, 72% of Americans say that the design of a product’s packaging often influences their purchasing habits, while 67% say that the materials also impact their purchases. In other words, custom product packaging can be a simple yet effective way to help boost sales. That in mind, let’s take a look at how custom packaging for e-commerce fulfilment can be a boon to your business. (more…)
Optimize Your Supply Chain for the Holiday Season
If you’re in the e-commerce business, you’ve no doubt become keenly aware of the supply chain issues that are plaguing the industry as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s the bad news—the good news is that with a more efficient supply chain management system in place, you can avoid many of the worst outcomes. Plus, you might even outperform your competitors who haven’t adapted to the current supply chain situation. (more…)
Boost Your Business with Subscription Commerce
With each passing year, the e-commerce business world becomes more competitive and business owners need to be on the lookout for more ways to create efficiencies, grow margins, and boost revenue. One increasingly popular service involves subscriptions commerce, which can help your business boost its bottom line. Let’s dive into how your business can boost its subscription box fulfillment services and generate some extra cash. (more…)
