The pandemic has, of course, created a huge health concern that has in turn impacted nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives. And one of the major impacts that both business owners and consumers are noticing is the huge supply chain disruption caused by this global virus—especially for e-commerce companies who are focused on delivering goods to customers fast and within the timeframe promised. But that’s becoming increasingly hard to accomplish considering there are so many supply chain issues at play. (more…)How Your E-Commerce Business Can Avoid Being Hurt by Global Supply Chain Issues
The pandemic has, of course, created a huge health concern that has in turn impacted nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives. And one of the major impacts that both business owners and consumers are noticing is the huge supply chain disruption caused by this global virus—especially for e-commerce companies who are focused on delivering goods to customers fast and within the timeframe promised. But that’s becoming increasingly hard to accomplish considering there are so many supply chain issues at play. (more…)What Are the Top E-Commerce Fulfillment Challenges & How Can You Overcome Them?
When it comes to e-commerce fulfillment services, the margins can be razor-thin, and the difference between profit and loss on a given delivery can come down to a few simple decisions. E-commerce fulfillment companies often face many challenges. Understanding those challenges and how best to overcome them is one of the fastest ways to boost profits at your business. As a top e-commerce fulfillment center, we know what it takes to maximize profits and how to avoid common pitfalls. (more…)
What Is Amazon Fulfillment by Merchant & How Does It Work?
In order to fully participate in the e-commerce market, businesses need to have access to Amazon and its enormous customer base. But when it comes to Amazon fulfillment, there are a number of choices that you as a business owner needs to make. The first is whether you’re looking for a vendor central arrangement (Amazon buys directly from you) or seller central one (you list your products on Amazon, but still own your inventory). Next, you need to determine if you want Amazon FBM (fulfillment by merchant) or FBA (fulfillment by Amazon). (more…)
Everything You Need to Know about eBay Order Fulfillment Services in Florida
As the e-commerce and online shopping market continues to grow, order fulfillment options are also growing in tandem. Nowadays, these fulfillment services are tailored to specific e-commerce platforms, each offering their own qualities and shortfalls. In this piece we’ll be diving into eBay order fulfillment services in Florida, so you can begin to evaluate which fulfillment option is right for your business. (more…)
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) vs. Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM)
As the e-commerce market grows larger and larger with each passing year, the options for fulfillment are increasing in tandem. But which fulfillment option makes the most sense (e.g., saves the most money) for your business? Perhaps the two most common order fulfillment options right now can be broadly categorized as fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and fulfillment by merchant (FBM). (more…)
Shopify Shipping Services in Florida: The Ultimate Guide to Shopify Shipping for Your Customers
We were already in the midst of a retail revolution with e-commerce coming to dominate the industry before COVID-19 came along and rapidly accelerated the process. Now businesses are in a situation where they have to take care of direct-to-consumer fulfillment all on their own due to supply chain difficulties and other complications caused by the pandemic. Luckily, they aren’t totally without resources and tools. Shopify order fulfillment is stepping in to help supplement these businesses’ capabilities. (more…)8 Key Performance Indicators for Monitoring 3PL Operations
Third-party logistics (3PL) services are growing in both number and applicability. And that makes sense—after all, with e-commerce and direct-to-consumer shipping becoming standard for retailers before COVID-19 entered into our vocabulary, the new world economy has made 3PL fulfillment solutions necessary for any and all retailers. And like any good business operations, you need key performance indicators (KPI) for shipping and receiving in order to keep your productivity trending in the right direction. KPI for 3PL operations will essentially identify which business operations are efficient and which ones are wasteful, allowing you to iterate on the former while revamping or...
Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment Options in Florida
Brick-and-mortar retail stores were already on the way out before COVID-19 made in-person interactions dangerous—we’ve only just seen the adoption of online shopping and direct-to-consumer fulfillment proliferate. But as your business grows with these new e-commerce opportunities, you’ll need a proven direct-to-consumer shipping company to keep up with demand, allowing you to easily scale to meet your growing customer base. There are few things the online customer prizes more than shipping speed and reliability. Those two factors alone can make the difference between a brand-loyal lifetime customer or them taking their business elsewhere. (more…)
How to Streamline Your e-Commerce Order Fulfillment Process
Looking to create efficiencies is the hallmark of any strong business. In essence, that’s all that “streamlining” means – cutting away bloat and creating a faster, smoother, more cost-effective business process. And when it comes to creating streamlined order fulfillment services in Florida, APS Fulfillment, Inc. is an expert. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best ways to streamline e-commerce fulfillment services in Hollywood, Florida. (more…)
The Future of e-Commerce after COVID-19
There’s no denying that COVID-19 and the ensuing pandemic have had a profound effect on the future of e-commerce. After all, there’s little that COVID-19 hasn’t changed. It makes perfect sense, however, that among the most affected industries is e-commerce. Almost every e-commerce business has seen a growth in traffic and sales as a result of COVID1-9 as in-person shopping is currently prohibited and, in all likelihood, was doomed to extinction even before the pandemic. (more…)
