In “The Time to Switch From FBA to FBM with Flowspace is Now: Part I”, we discussed Amazon’s recent decision to suspend all shipments of “nonessential” products to its warehouses. We also recognized the desperate situation FBA sellers may face in the coming months if the situation doesn’t change. In this article, we’ll show you …
Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Amazon recently announced that it will be suspending shipments of all nonessential products to its warehouses and prioritizing medical supplies, household staples and other high-demand products to its warehouses until April 5. That’s good news for the medical professionals who desperately need those products but bad news for sellers who …
E-commerce makes life easy for the consumer. Simply click a button on the computer and POOF… a package magically appears at the door. Behind the apparent magic of e-commerce is a veritable army of men and women working tirelessly to sate the nation’s online shopping addiction. It’s never been more important to have your e-commerce …
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 …
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 …
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 management. This guide will also explain why using a fulfillment partner like Flowspace is the …