Supply shortages have been a consistent economic headwind as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The now looming recession and its preceding impact on inflation has swung the pendulum to the other extreme for many retail suppliers who rely on retailers for their revenue. […]
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Retail compliance is a beast that any supplier for the retail industry has most likely dealt with. Chargeback fines for non-compliance can take a bite out of profits and are so common that many vendors include them as a line item in their annual budget.
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An increasing number of e-commerce vendors are turning to third-party logistics providers because of their ability to greatly enhance their clients’ fulfillment processes. Vendors that are hesitant to integrate with their 3PL could be missing out on some of the valuable benefits from the partnership.
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E-Commerce has been steadily growing year-over-year, but changes in consumer spending during the pandemic greatly accelerated the growth beyond predictions. The boom in e-commerce caused by the pandemic lockdown orders in 2020 is not falling off despite vaccines and stores reopening. Q1 of 2021 saw
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The cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. West Coast has reached record highs in 2021 and global supply chain conditions are causing predictions for more increases. Container carrier contracts being signed by major U.S. importers suggests that these increased rates are
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An optimized supply chain is a competitive advantage and an increasing number of companies are realizing how they can achieve this with a 3PL provider. According to an IBIS World industry report, logistics outsourcing has grown at an average rate of 5.2% from 2015-2020. The
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Amazon is the world leader for e-commerce and for good reason. Their online marketplace has extensive reach, and the convenience of their fulfillment services is an attractive feature to many business owners. Outsourcing all fulfillment services to Amazon (aka: FBA), while convenient, comes at a
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Sending inventory to an Amazon fulfillment center for FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) is not as easy as throwing it in boxes and sending it on its way. Amazon has many requirements that the inventory must meet to be accepted into their facility without incurring penalties.
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Partnering with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) that is near an inbound port creates many options for your company’s products when it comes to logistics strategies. A 3PL can receive your containers, provide storage for your products, and return the container within quick windows to
Transloading and Deconsolidation: A Cross Docking Strategy for Product Distribution Read More »
One critical item that needs to be on every warehouse’s to-do list, is regular cleaning. A clean and organized warehouse is about more than making the environment appealing and pleasant. It also encourages increased team productivity, leads to more efficient inventory management, eliminates waste, prevents
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