There is no doubt about it. If you want to run a successful e-commerce business, you have to minimize your logistics costs. But how do you reduce logistics costs without sacrificing service or customer satisfaction? Fortunately, the majority can be mitigated with sound logistics planning, informed decision-making, and the right 3PL to back you up. …
If the trade and tariff tumult of the last year has shown us anything it’s that nothing is certain in the logistics industry, except consumer demand for same day or next day deliveries. In today’s e-commerce market, it’s no longer ok to simply be fast – as an e-commerce business, you need to pull out …
To those new to e-commerce and looking to break into the lucrative online business model, the dropshipping process can be as intimidating as it is difficult to find reliable, unbiased information on the process. So, we made this definitive guide to dropshipping to answer your questions and help you get started with the best dropshipping …
Right now, omnichannel fulfillment is the key driver of growth in the e-commerce warehousing and fulfillment industry. That’s because fulfillment strategies make life easier on the customer, and what’s good for the customer is good for your business. In this article we’ll explore omnichannel fulfillment, its complexities and how Flowspace can help you execute an …
If you’re an eCommerce business then you know that the last two months of the year can make or break your business. That’s no exaggeration. Last year, 2018, Cyber Monday was the largest online shopping day in American history. In this article we’ll explain the 9 biggest mistakes eCommerce businesses make before the holidays and …
The warehousing and fulfillment industry is large, fragmented, and populated with 3PLs seeking to seize control of an eCommerce logistics market forecast to gross more than $880 million by 2024. Many 3PLs offer near identical services that range from warehousing activities to transportation services and value-added capabilities such as WMS tools and fulfillment automation. If you’re …
In recent decades the world has become much, much smaller than it used to be. The internet and significant improvements to transportation infrastructures has turned the world into one globalized market. This global market offers businesses opportunities to reach new customers and secure a diverse selection of new workers, materials, and products. Though the opportunities …
Blockchain is revolutionizing warehousing and logistics, and changing the way we operate our supply chains. But what is blockchain and how can you use it to improve your supply chain? We’re going to answer these questions and show you just how beneficial blockchain can be to your business. What is Blockchain? Blockchain is a collection …
A Best Practice Guide to Understanding Kitting Fulfillment and How to Apply it to your eCommerce Business. We put together this guide to help you better understand kitting fulfillment services, best practices, and how it applies to your supply chain. This guide will also explain why using a fulfillment partner like Flowspace is the best …
Before we discuss Amazon FBA alternatives, we need to understand more about Amazon’s FBA. Let’s face it, Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) set the bar high for e-commerce businesses. Amazon’s advanced fulfillment network has the resources, technology, and capability to provide free, fast, flexible shipping to anywhere on the planet. Same day shipping is quickly becoming …