Category Archives: Product Fulfillment Services

It’s becoming more common to have companies conduct all of their business online. But even if your company completes all of its transactions through e-commerce channels, those physical products still need to be shipped. And because those products need to be shipped, businesses must set up a product fulfillment service to ensure those packages are getting to the customers. This is not as straightforward as it seems. Shipping a product to its destination happens in several different stages and requires the participation of multiple industries. Successful product fulfillment occurs when a reliable system is put in place—one where communication is...

Technology has done a lot to transform the workplace, from improving communication and connectivity, to incorporating new means of marketing, storage, and tracking systems. Of all that technology has brought to the workplace, one of its greatest downsides lies in what it has done to customer expectations. Increased Demand and Expectations Customers now demand near flawless products within their price range. They also expect more value for what they are purchasing, and if they don’t get that with your company, they’ll move on to the next. This is true for product fulfillment services, as well. Businesses—whether local, small, or large—who...

As the holiday season approaches, retailers of all kinds are gearing up for the inevitable rush. Holiday sales account for up to 40% of an online retailer’s annual sales, so being prepared is integral to any successful e-commerce operation. As sales are planned, promotions drawn up, and web sites reinforced to handle the extra traffic, it’s important not to neglect the fulfillment operations that will get the products to your customers this holiday season. Here are some tips to make the most of the season and keep your fulfillment on track. Scale Appropriately Look at the sales of prior years...

Seasonal inventory is a familiar task for many retailers. Having special items that only sell by season, by year, or even during a certain holiday, is a product fulfillment duty that is crucial to the overhead of any business. Whatever the case, the most important aspect to managing seasonal inventory is proper planning. That can be done in several ways, from identifying merchandise all the way to reordering. Marking Seasonal Merchandise It seems like such a simple step, and it really is. Marking your seasonal inventory doesn’t take much effort, but it goes a long way to ensuring ideal inventory...

The goal of any nonprofit is to touch as many people as possible and affect their lives in a positive way. Nonprofits are, of course, cause-specific, with each organization targeting those of us who are emotionally connected in one way or another to the purpose or mission of its organization. (more…)

With the public’s adamant attention to health and well-being these days, it’s understandable that the nutritional supplement, or nutraceutical, business is an increasingly popular one. In fact, the whole industry brings in over $25.0 billion a year. If you operate a fulfillment services business and want to expand your opportunities or launch into a new venture, health supplements and nutraceuticals are an unquestionably lucrative industry to dive into. But nutraceuticals aren’t like other fulfillment products. There are some specific considerations to note: (more…)

You don’t see a lot of 30-minutes-or-less pizza delivery services anymore. Why is that? Some companies ran into problems with delivering on time and without incident. It was an easy promise to make, but a tough one to keep. The same is true for fulfillment companies. If you’re going to promise fast services like same-day shipping, you better be sure to follow through on those promises every time. There’s a lot of debate about the merits of same-day shipping. The following are some things to consider: (more…)

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…)

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…)

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…)