News From the World of Ecommerce Fulfillment

by Cathy O. Supply ChainJune 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 Geanna C. Supply ChainJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Section 321 – Your Solution to Import Savings

Importing inventory can be a bad combination of expensive and stressful, but with ShipMonk’s Section 321 services, ecommerce business owners...

by Cathy O. Supply ChainMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Distributed Inventory: Is Splitting Ecommerce Inventory Right for You?

What do we mean by distributed inventory? Well, if you’re familiar with Amazon’s practice of adding warehouses all over the...

by Geanna C. Supply ChainMay 23, 2023May 25, 2023

7 Keys to Choosing Your Fulfillment Center Locations

Things that customers and ecommerce merchants dislike equally:  What is the solution to all these shared issues? Strategically located fulfillment...

by Cathy O. Supply ChainMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023

Special Handling for Ecommerce Inventory & Order Fulfillment

An ecommerce fulfillment center must be flexible when it comes to storing and handling inventory — after all, no two...

by Cathy O. Supply ChainMay 19, 2023May 18, 2023

LIFO Inventory Valuation Method

How much is your inventory worth? This is an important question because it determines your company’s tax liability and affects...

by Geanna C. Supply ChainMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

What is MonkProtect?

Congratulations! If you’re reading this then you’re an ecommerce brand owner, entrepreneur, or have an interest in ecommerce burning in...

by Cathy O. Supply ChainMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Shorter Lead Time Leads to Happy Customers

Does your ecommerce business suffer from frequent stockouts, backorders, delayed shipments, or customer complaints about late deliveries? If so, you...

by Cathy O. Supply ChainMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

Everything You Need to Know about Carrier Surcharges

To say that ecommerce shipping costs have skyrocketed over the past few years would be an understatement. Now that demand...

by Cathy O. Supply ChainMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023

Taking Your Brand DTC: Building the Right Ecosystem

You hear it everywhere. “Retail is dying! The future is ecommerce!” Some of the hype is actually true. Today’s consumers...