A Guide to Amazon FBA Prep
by Kyla Friel on Apr. 12, 2024
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) offers a streamlined approach to online selling, where sellers store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers. However, the benefits of FBA can only be fully realized when products are properly prepared, or "prepped," for Amazon's fulfillment process. …
3PL vs. 4PL: Which Is the Right Solution For Your Business?
by Kyla Friel on Mar. 14, 2024
Managing a growing ecommerce business demands effective logistics management to keep pace. Sometimes, keeping that pace becomes too challenging, resulting in a business stagnating instead of scaling. That’s why so many ecommerce businesses are able to grow further when they partner wi …
10 Years of Shipfusion
by Kyla Friel on Mar. 6, 2024
Can you believe it’s already been a decade of industry-leading fulfillment? But it’s not just a birthday for us — this week marks ten whole years of working with you, our clients, the most promising and exciting ecommerce businesses in the world. We couldn’t be prouder of the incredib …
Guide to Inventory Financing for Ecommerce Companies
by Kyla Friel on Feb. 23, 2024
Efficient inventory management is a cornerstone of ecommerce success - and this includes managing the costs that come with having inventory. Managing inventory costs can often present a significant challenge, impacting both cash flow and the ability to meet customer demand. Many ecomm …
Guide to Inventory Loans for Ecommerce
by Kyla Friel on Feb. 9, 2024
Inventory loans are a key financial tool for ecommerce businesses, used to acquire new inventory without threatening cash flow. Since ecommerce poses unique challenges, like changing customer demand, busy peak seasons, and the pressure to introduce new products, having the right amoun …
Guide to Alternative Inventory Funding Options for Ecommerce
by Kyla Friel on Jan. 31, 2024
It’s a necessity to have the right amount of inventory on hand when running an ecommerce business. That amount can change depending on circumstances, like seasonal peaks or launching a new product, and it's common for ecommerce businesses to secure financing to fund that additional in …
How to Increase Average Order Value (AOV) With Examples
by Kyla Friel on Dec. 20, 2023
As an ecommerce professional, a good chunk of your time is probably dedicated to examining key metrics like conversion rate, bounce rate, and overall revenue for your company. A critical figure that should be on your radar is the average order value (AOV). Average order value represen …
How to Optimize Reverse Logistics in Ecommerce
by Kyla Friel on Nov. 24, 2023
As digital storefronts in ecommerce continue to grow, one aspect remains constant: the inevitability of product returns. It’s a customer behavior that will always occur, and it’s no wonder successful ecommerce companies are placing increasing focus on how to optimize reverse logistics …
How to Calculate the Reorder Point Formula for Ecommerce
by Kyla Friel on Nov. 3, 2023
An essential part of running an ecommerce business is finding the inventory sweet spot that results in having the right amount of stock without overstocking or running out of product. Too much inventory eats up warehouse space and can be expensive, while too little might mean you can’ …
What Is A Perpetual Inventory System For Ecommerce?
by Kyla Friel on Oct. 27, 2023
Inventory is one of the most important elements of your business. But it can also be one of the most difficult to stay on top of. The most traditional way to maintain your inventory is through a periodic inventory system that requires consistent physical counts. A perpetual inventory …