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 …
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 …
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. …