Category Archives: Product Fulfillment Services

Target recently announced that they will be shutting down all of their operations in Canada. This was a big shock to many due to the amount of money and jobs lost. Much of Target’s Canadian failure has been attributed to supply chain issues. All fulfillment companies can learn from Target and use the following checklist to ensure they are utilizing their supply chain services correctly: 1.  Do You Have the Proper Software? The media has noted that Target Canada didn’t have the proper software management services to link the retailer with its supply chain companies, something a business cannot let...

Some businesses do their marketing only one way, and that works for them. However, most fulfillment companies need to market across a variety of channels in order to attract clients. Luckily, multichannel marketing isn’t difficult once you get the hang of it. Here are five simple ways to improve on it: 1. Use Google Shopping Formerly known as Google Products, this utility is a tool that sees companies can pay to list their products on Google’s shopping service. This allows users to compare prices, thereby providing useful knowledge about the competition and their marketing techniques. (more…)

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…)

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...

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…)

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…)

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…)

As the holiday season picks up and there’s a greater rush to complete fulfillment jobs, you can bet you need all of your fulfillment staff on the ball. But the time of year isn’t the only thing you need to be aware of. Economic analysts are predicting a busy fulfillment period in 2015, making it necessary now more than ever to have a properly outfitted order fulfillment center. And to do that, you need the right tools. (more…)

Several fulfillment publications recently released statistics about various operation channels. Their findings were not so much shocking as they were a healthy dose of reality. If you’re operating a fulfillment center, it’s wise to keep up-to-date on such information. These reports may force you to reassess your channels and redirect your efforts to improving them, especially considering how competitive fulfillment businesses are these days. (more…)

When you have fulfillment overstock, there’s no need to get rid of it; with the right outlet, you can profit from it. Here are a couple ways: 1. Offer a Promotion This is the easiest method of clearing overstock. If you operate an e-fulfillment service, offer discounts online based on spending a certain amount for a limited time. This method is easy and can help clear space quickly, but be sure to price appropriately. (more…)