by Cathy O. EcommerceJune 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Fulfillment vs. Distribution: Let’s Talk Logistics Fulfillment and distribution are two different processes, right? So why do we sometimes use these two words to describe the...
by Cathy O. InventorySeptember 19, 2022September 19, 2022 How to Calculate Inventory Holding Cost or Carrying Cost Remember when you were managing your eCommerce business out of your garage? Back then you didn’t need to know about...
by Cathy O. InventorySeptember 14, 2022September 14, 2022 How to Calculate Beginning Inventory and Why You Should Track It There are a lot of accounting terms thrown around when describing eCommerce inventory: merchandise inventory, WIP inventory, ending inventory, and...
by Geanna C. InventoryAugust 29, 2022August 29, 2022 Ecommerce Shipping & Delivery Dates Need for speed. It’s not just something Keanu Reeves had in 1994 and Aaron Paul had in 2014; it’s a...
by Geanna C. InventoryAugust 22, 2022August 22, 2022 What is a SKU? 3PL Advice for eCommerce Inventory Management In our eCommerce fulfillment blog we sometimes highlight industry jargon that’s essential for every entrepreneur. Today, we’re talking about SKUs,...
by Cathy O. InventoryAugust 17, 2022August 17, 2022 Managing Delivery Exceptions for an eCommerce Business If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a late delivery, you know how frustrating it can be to...
by Geanna C. InventoryAugust 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Shipping Heavy Items: Costs, Services, & Solutions If your eCommerce business sells lanyard bracelets or fuzzy socks, shipping costs and shipping processes are easier than, say, if...
by Bea Tanese InventoryAugust 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Last-Mile Delivery: What It Is and Why It’s So Important Is there anything more thrilling than the last quarter of a football game? How about the series finale of your...
by Cathy O. InventoryAugust 8, 2022August 8, 2022 Merchandise Inventory Tracking and Accounting Any company that sells a product carries merchandise inventory with costs that need to be tracked. Not only will tracking...
by Geanna C. InventoryAugust 1, 2022August 1, 2022 What is Order Management? When eCommerce businesses start out, every new order is an exciting occasion that you personally, or your small staff, can...
by Cathy O. InventoryJuly 28, 2022July 28, 2022 What is Work in Process Inventory (WIP)? Any eCommerce business that manufactures goods has three different types of inventory at any given time: Raw Materials Inventory, Work...