In Part 1 of this article, we discussed the increasing importance of the ordering and fulfillment experience in direct-to-consumer business and what that means for peak season operations. Here in Part 2, we’ll discuss investing in technology that can help you deliver the best customer experience for your customers and provide you with a checklist […]
Get ready, the holiday shopping and peak fulfillment season is coming. In many ways, it’s already here, as leading retailers and fulfillment centers are trying to get ahead of near-crisis level supply chain and workforce issues that are expected to wreak even further havoc during the holidays. Amazon, for instance, started promoting and fulfilling Black […]
The struggle to fulfill customer orders is considerable, and one that every ecommerce business owner understands. Whether you operate a small business or you’re trying to build something larger, order fulfillment remains one of the most expensive and most challenging parts of business ownership. And it doesn’t seem to be getting any easier, either. According […]
No matter what your industry might be, you work with suppliers. It could be raw materials, partially finished products, or even fully finished products that you then resell to your own customers. The challenge today is that the supply chain is becoming more and more complex.
Every company whose business involves the management of stock should be familiar with inventory-related terminology. Some of the many terms include: active stock, aisle, ATA, ATD, backorder, barcode, SKU, blind receiving, 3PL, 4PL, buffer stock, ending inventory, cargo, cross-aisle, consolidation, cross docking, cycle count, DDP, DSD, EAN, FIFO, LIFO, fixed slot, inventory system and more. […]
This comprehensive guide will equip you with a deep understanding of the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and its significance for your business. By reading this article, you’ll learn how to calculate COGS, understand the differences between COGS and operating expenses, and explore methods to reduce your COGS, ultimately enhancing your business’s profitability. Key Takeaways: […]
