News From the World of eCommerce Fulfillment

by Cathy O. eCommerceJuly 7, 2022July 25, 2022

What is Minimum Order Quantity and Should My eCommerce Business Set One?

As online shoppers, we see examples of minimum order quantity everywhere. It’s that pop-up in your shopping cart that says,...

by Geanna C. eCommerceJuly 5, 2022July 25, 2022

Benefits of Working with a Technology-Forward 3PL Fulfillment Company

In order to keep up with growing eCommerce orders, follow through on the promise of speedy shipping, adapt to the...

by Geanna C. eCommerceJune 30, 2022July 25, 2022

Ultimate Guide to eCommerce Packing Slips

So your sister’s birthday party is tonight and the presents that you paid overnight shipping for just arrived at your...

by Geanna C. AwardsJune 27, 2022July 25, 2022

3PL Leader Jan Bednar Wins Entrepreneur of the Year® 2022 Florida Award

Transparency, growth, technology, service—these are all great 3PL values that look good on paper. But even the most complex musical...

by Geanna C. eCommerceJune 23, 2022July 25, 2022

What is Dunnage?

Growing up, learning new vocabulary words is a common to-do. Maybe you print them on flashcards; perhaps you write them...

by Cathy O. eCommerceJune 22, 2022July 25, 2022

How to Calculate Ending Inventory

Do you know how to calculate ending inventory? This simple calculation tells you the status of your end-of-period inventory. Knowing...

by Geanna C. Company CultureJune 20, 2022July 25, 2022

ShipMonk Summits Enhance 3PL Mindsets

Teamwork makes the dream work. It’s an old saying that applies to any situation where people are coming together to...

by Cathy O. eCommerceJune 16, 2022July 25, 2022

What is Slotting and How Does it Reduce Fulfillment Costs?

When eCommerce businesses or fulfillment centers use the term “slotting,” they’re referring to a method of organizing inventory in a...

by Geanna C. eCommerceJune 15, 2022July 25, 2022

Inbound Logistics vs. Outbound Logistics

The realm of fulfillment has a lot of terminology. Today, we’re talking about the difference between inbound logistics and outbound...

by Geanna C. eCommerceJune 9, 2022July 25, 2022

Warehouse vs. Fulfillment Center: What’s the Difference?

Synonyms are funny. They’re meant to be two different ways to describe the same thing, but sometimes in an effort...

by Cathy O. eCommerceJune 8, 2022July 25, 2022

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Formula for eCommerce Inventory Management

Learning how to manage inventory is one of the biggest challenges of owning an eCommerce business. It’s not for lack...

by Cathy O. eCommerceJune 6, 2022July 25, 2022

How Do The Fastest Growing eCommerce Companies Maintain Growth?

“Skate to where the puck is going to be.”  – Wayne Gretzky When you start a direct-to-consumer business (DTC), you...