Cutting-edge industry trends and practical tips to make fulfillment excellence a competitive advantage.
There’s likely not a day that goes by when you don’t see an Amazon delivery van in your neighborhood or an Amazon commercial on TV. Amazon is ubiquitous with online shopping and the growth of ecommerce. You may even feel the “Amazon Effect” in your fulfillment operations, as the demands for next-day and same-day shipping […]
No matter how well your picking and packing processes operate, returns management is an essential part of any fulfillment operation. Customers return items for various reasons, whether it’s a result of inaccurate product descriptions, ordering the incorrect size, shipping the wrong item, or damage caused during the shipping process. Between 2020 and 2021, retail returns […]
2022 was a year of change for the fulfillment industry. After disruptions to the supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic threw the entire industry out of whack, operators explored new ways to adapt to changing demands in fulfillment services and the need for change in the industry itself. Warehouse trends in 2023 will bring the […]
When it comes to fulfillment operations, especially high-volume direct-to-consumer fulfillment, accuracy is everything. Relying on manual methods to track inventory and shipments can be costly, with delayed shipments and higher numbers of returned orders creating complexity. Implementing a warehouse barcode scanning system in your operations will improve your efficiency and lower costs across all aspects […]
COVID-19 was the rocket that fueled unprecedented growth in ecommerce. Even brands that were slow or resistant to adopt ecommerce as a business model had to respond to their customers’ demand to shop and purchase online. The expectations set during the pandemic are here to stay, and the need for improved ecommerce fulfillment operations are […]
Shipping is a critical function in any fulfillment operation, but in the DTC shipping environment, this part of the fulfillment process can be incredibly complex. With careful planning and the right tools and technology, your DTC shipping operations can run smoothly, ensuring your customers get their orders quickly and allowing your clients to see their […]
Like many of today’s top warehouse operations, you may be considering pivoting to a hybrid fulfillment model, one that oversees multiple types of order management. Whether you are seeking to add direct-to-consumer (DTC) capabilities to your well-oiled business-to-business (B2B) warehouse, or you are trying to improve the efficiency of your established B2B-DTC hybrid fulfillment center—you’ve […]
These days, the competition is fierce for fulfillment services. One trend which has emerged as a result is B2B warehouses taking on direct-to-consumer (DTC) orders to form hybrid fulfillment operations. The resulting hybrid warehouses, which combine B2B and DTC order management, allow businesses to serve two markets, increase profits, and expand fulfillment operations. The rise […]
When it comes to modern ecommerce, third-party logistics (3PLs) have become essential for managing complex supply chains and order fulfillment around the globe. Industry sources report that 90% of Fortune 500 companies now turn to 3PL providers for help carrying out their operations. 3PLs provide make-or-break support for managing the logistics of high-volume order fulfillment—and […]
What types of customers do your fulfillment operations serve? Are you fulfilling orders for other businesses in business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) situations? Many warehouse operations fit into these two categories. And while business is steady, you may be thinking of ways to kick your profits up a notch or two. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) warehousing can […]
