Basic to every shipping operation or warehouse are the containers used to ship the merchandise — some would say that this is the most critical aspect of shipping to “get right,” because if you don’t you will end up with delays, damaged goods and quite possibly very upset customers. Begin With Your Carriers Before you…

A Typical Shipping Scenario Suppose you sell all sorts of tools, including screwdrivers. Not just any cheap screwdriver, but tools for professionals (mechanics, HVAC, electricians, etc.). You offer a variety of sizes and types. They may not be produced by the same manufacturers. You want to offer these as a set to save your customers…

The recent pandemic has caused a huge change in consumer shopping habits. Because of restrictions on groups and movement, people have given up much of the traditional in-store shopping experience and have turned to online merchants to supply them with everything from food to medicines, clothing, home furnishings, appliances, tools and home DIY supplies. While…

The simple SKU definition is that SKUs are a numeral and sometimes alphabetical sequence that helps businesses keep track of their inventory. Many retail stores and e-commerce companies utilize SKUs over the traditional barcode or UPC method.  UPC stands for Universal Product Codes, meaning that there is no variation or distinction between the numbers. They…

Although we’re all used to seeing shipping labels on every package we send or receive, few of us actually know what’s on them. Despite their bland appearance, shipping labels are essential for linking up the virtual websites and stores on the internet to the real world of people’s lives and homes.  Shipping labels are fascinating…

A business’s success or failure can depend on its inventory tracking system. Without a proper tracking system in place, it is hard for a company to see where they make and lose their money. What is Inventory Tracking? Inventory tracking is all about checking the number of supplies or goods a store has. Keeping track…

A significant business concern will always be the cost of shipping goods to where they need to go with any fulfillment center. The shipping charges usually fall to the customer ordering the products, but this isn’t always the case.  Say customers cash in on a deal that gives them free shipping on any order, or…

When running a business that requires you to take orders from your customers, there is a process that comes with receiving, making, and fulfilling orders. When customers buy a product or service from a business, there are many steps in the process. When the customer pays for and places an order to when the customer…

Learn more about 3PL (third party logistics) to better understand how outsourcing your logistics can streamline your operations.

Using a fulfillment center is an integral part of today’s ecommerce model. Learn more about fulfillment centers and how they can help!