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Articles, Insights, News, & Other Industry Education Related to Logistics, Supply Chain, & 3PL Services
Tips to Save Money on Shipping
Tips to Save Money On ShippingShipping is expensive. eCommerce businesses know that increasing shipping costs and carrier rates can quickly eat into their margins. This blog will go over some tips and ideas to help you save money on shipping and keep your profit...
What Are Value-Added Services?
What ARE Value Added Services?Businesses outsource their logistics to a third-party logistics provider (3PL) primarily for fulfillment services like shipping, transportation, and warehousing. However, to adapt to today’s fast-paced and ever-changing market, 3PLs are...
Advantages of Custom Packaging
Advantages of Custom PackagingWhy Custom Packaging? Online sellers know the presentation of a package plays an important role in the eyes of the eCommerce shopper. Not only is it the first impression they receive of your brand, but it also adds a little something to...
Benefits of Fast & Free Shipping
Benefits of Fast & Free shippingFast & Free Shipping is the New Norm Customers expect fast and free shipping when shopping online, especially since Amazon has set the standard with their free one-to-two-day shipping. As a result, other online marketplaces like...
Prime Day Tips: How To Prepare for Success
How to Prepare for a Successful Prime Day What is Prime Day? Along with Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest days of the year for Amazon sellers. This two-day sale offers exclusive deals to Amazon Prime shoppers leading to one of the most competitive...
Supply Chain Trends to Watch in 2021
5 SUPPLY CHAIN TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2021Many existing supply chain issues came to light this past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only did businesses experience shipping delays, but also inefficient processes and bottlenecks which lead to serious shortages...
Grow Your Business with a 3PL
Grow Your Business With 3PL ServicesThird-party logistics (3PL) providers offer flexible services that can help grow your business. Not only can they help with your warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment, but also your entire shipping operation. This allows...
Logistics: What Are Inbound & Outbound?
The Difference Between Inbound & Outbound Logistics…and Why They MatterLogistics covers a large portion of supply chain management focused on the efficient flow of products, services, and information from point of origin to consumption. In other words, logistics...
How a 3PL Can Make Returns Easier
How a 3PL Can Make Your returns EasierWith the growing popularity of online shopping, it can be difficult to manage increased eCommerce returns. Most businesses focus on the fulfillment process and getting products into their customer's hands, but treat customers...
How a 3PL Can Help Your Dropshipping Business
How a 3PL Can Help Your Dropshipping BusinessThe dropshipping business model has become increasingly popular for businesses as it doesn’t require them to physically keep products in stock. Instead, they sell the product through an online platform (like Shopify) and...
5 Reasons to Outsource to a 3PL
5 Reasons to outsource to a 3plMany factors compete for your attention when growing your business. For example, costs, time, customer demand, and competitors can make it difficult to optimize and streamline your supply chain. Many businesses have now chosen to...
The Global Holdup Could Last Into 2022
The Global Cargo Holdup Could Last into 2022According to one of the largest US freight brokers, the global cargo holdup affecting the roads, seas, and air corridors may continue into 2022, increasing shipping and transportation rates. “The domestic freight...