International Shipping International shipping has become increasingly critical as businesses expand supply chains globally. It remains one of the highest cost factors for companies that import and export products. Shipping costs include both the direct and indirect costs of transporting products from their point of origin to their destination market. According to the United States […]
Author Archives: GBP
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Jul
Jul
Reverse logistics is the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of recapturing value, or proper disposal. It comes into play when goods travel in the reverse direction from the customer to the business. Reverse logistics also includes remanufacturing and refurbishing but it’s more than reusing containers and recycling packaging […]
3PL, Articles, eCommerce Fulfillment, Fulfillment, Third Party Fulfillment
5 Reasons To Outsource Online Fulfillment
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Jul
Jul
The business world has changed drastically over the past decade. With the ever growing demand of online purchases, customer expectations are higher than ever. Customers want what they want; fast and at the best price. If they don’t get it from your company, there are several competitors in line that will gladly step up to […]
Articles, Distribution, eCommerce Fulfillment, Small Business
Can Brick And Mortars Compete With Giant Online Retailers Like Amazon?
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Jun
Jun
Amazon is rapidly expanding their distribution network instilling fear in the world of brick and mortar retailers. Mammoth chains have been forced to reduce store locations or close down entirely. This shift hasn’t changed the preferences of shoppers who still prefer walking into a physical store. According to an Omnichannel Shopping Preferences Study by business […]
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Jun
Jun
A distribution center is a building used to receive and temporarily store goods that will be shipped to various destination points after orders are placed for these goods. Some massive retail chains own and operate their own distribution centers but many businesses choose to utilize a third party distribution center to reduce their operational overhead. […]
3PL, Articles, Cross-Docking, Fulfillment, Shipping, Third Party Fulfillment, Warehousing
9 Benefits To Using A Fulfillment Center in Los Angeles
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May
May
Many companies choose Los Angeles as their city of choice for fulfillment, warehousing and distribution operations. Here’s why! As global trade continues to change along with fluctuations in the value of the dollar, fuel costs and the variable economy. Los Angeles is amongst one of the top cities that stands out as a true winner […]
Articles, Distribution, Inventory Management, Shipping, Small Business, Warehousing
10 Reasons To Outsource Your Warehousing Operations
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May
May
Warehousing your products is a crucial part in ensuring efficiency within your business. Today’s extremely competitive global marketplace includes extended supply chains and multiple ways in which a company can choose to do business. The unseen costs can relate to safety, quality and efficiency of operations and in many cases makes a good case for outsourcing. Here […]
Articles, eCommerce Fulfillment, Fulfillment, Shipping, Small Business
How eCommerce Is Changing The Fulfillment Industry
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May
May
eCommerce is the driving factor behind major changes taking place in the fulfillment industry over the past few years. This trend has shown no signs of slowing down as online retail revenues keep hitting all time highs. Multiple channels have opened up with eCommerce and created several avenues to reach customers resulting in a burst […]
Articles, Fulfillment, Packaging, Shipping, Small Business
4 Common Mistakes Small Businesses Make When Shipping Products To Customers
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May
May
There are several steps between making a product and ensuring you have a satisfied customer when the product is delivered. While small business owners are juggling multiple tasks at once, such as research and development of their product line and marketing it, they sometimes are unaware of the number of factors involved in getting a […]
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If you are selling online, a 3PL company can help your online eCommerce business grow rapidly. 3PL is a commonly used acronym in the world of logistics that stands for third party logistics or third party fulfillment. It is the activity of outsourcing logistics/fulfillment and distribution to an outside or third party company. A 3PL […]