You have the product and now it’s time to sell it. You have to get it to the customer, but there’s only one problem, your customers are not only spread across the country, but they buy on different online marketplaces. Fortunately, there are ways to sell on multiple platforms; expand to new distribution channels, and distribute …
It doesn’t matter if you’re a thirty year veteran of the industry or new to managing a warehouse, you need a warehouse management system (WMS) to keep your facility operating at peak efficiency and performance. In this article you’ll learn how to choose the right warehouse management system for your warehouse and, most importantly, how …
Your e-commerce business is growing, congratulations! It’s no small feat to grow a successful business these days and you should be proud of your success. We’d tell you to take a vacation to celebrate but that is the last thing you should do. With e-commerce growth comes new supply chain complexities that need to be managed …
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we can say that the future of distributed inventory is almost certain. With mass quarantines in place, e-commerce is no longer just facet of your distribution strategy, it IS your distribution strategy until the Coronavirus passes and stay-at-home orders are lifted. In this blog post we analyze how the Coronavirus …
For most retailers, stockouts are a worst case scenario. You can’t make any money if you run out of inventory to sell, but holding too much inventory can eat away at profitability. You have to strike the right balance between out-of-stock and overstock. In this article you’ll learn the basics of inventory management and the …
E-Commerce is an extremely competitive business. To succeed you need ambition, ingenuity, and the willingness to learn. That last bit is important, because without the willingness to learn, you have a diminished chance of understanding this industry well enough to survive it. Fortunately, this installment of the E-Commerce Fulfillment Learning Series by Flowspace has everything you …
Prior to the events of COVID-19, e-commerce was a convenience for consumers and revenue stream for retailers. Now, e-commerce is an essential lifeline for customers and retailers alike. In a world of stay-at-home orders and social-distancing rules, you’re likely never going to meet your customer. You have to rely on other means to secure repeat …
Congratulations on your new E-Commerce store. Now that you’re up and running, it’s time to consider how you’re going to store your inventory, package your products, and ship items to your customers. That’s where e-commerce fulfillment comes in. Don’t worry. E-Commerce fulfillment isn’t nearly as complicated or as challenging as it sounds and you don’t …
Starting an e-commerce business isn’t easy. It requires hard work, dedication, and a comprehensive blueprint to navigate the complex world of E-Commerce, marketing, business development, and supply chain. We created a step by step guide to help you start your own e-commerce business. Step One: Learn the Basics of E-Commerce You can’t run a successful …
As a member of the e-commerce community and a part of the global supply chain, we at Flowspace feel it is our duty to bring you up to date information on the Coronavirus; its effects on impacted communities and what is being done to help those in need. There are many e-commerce brands that are …