Resources

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Shipping is a pivotal decision for e-commerce businesses. In this article, we’ll outline the costs, pros and cons of keeping your shipping process in-house versus outsourcing to a 3PL or fulfillment partner for order management.

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Logistics is how supply chains are managed, from the simplest and least complex of 1PL shipping, to 3PL, 4PL and even 5PL partners that take over more control and risk in the venture. Learn about the different levels of outsourced logistics in this article, which also outlines some of the advantages and considerations.

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From implementing automation and flexibility, to ensuring the alignment of business operations with goals and KPIs, there are several ways to optimize your warehouse operations. Learn more in our list of ten best practices.

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There’s more than one type of e-commerce, and the techniques vary more than just B2B or B2C e-commerce. Learn more about each type and how they affect the retail and transactional space in this article.

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Outsourcing can be the most cost-effective way for some businesses to handle order fulfillment and logistics. But it can be tricky to navigate a 3PL partnership successfully. We have some tips on how e-commerce businesses can set up and guide an effective relationship.

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Today’s consumers have come to expect 2- and same-day shipping – often at no extra cost. What does this mean for e-commerce retailers and direct-to-consumer order fulfillment? In this article, we’ll outline the real costs of same-day shipping.

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There are dozens of tools for more effective and efficient supply chain management, but which ones should your logistics company use? In this article, we’ll outline some powerful SCM tools and how to use them to maximum benefit.