How to Hire a Logistics Manager for Ecommerce
by Kyla Friel on Oct. 25, 2023
The ability to manage the logistics of inbound and outbound goods is vital to the success of an ecommerce business. How can you ensure your goods are moved efficiently? Adding a logistics manager for ecommerce to your team can help you manage this vital phase of the supply chain. They …
Order Fulfillment and Customer Service: What’s the Connection?
by Kyla Friel on Oct. 17, 2023
It makes sense that when your customers are ordering online, order fulfillment is a big factor in customer satisfaction. The ways businesses operate have been transformed by ecommerce. Potential customers are just a click away, which helps boost sales. The communication channel and pr …
How to Calculate the Inventory Turnover Ratio for Ecommerce
by Kyla Friel on Oct. 13, 2023
Understanding and optimizing inventory is crucial for the continued growth of an ecommerce business. A physical storefront wouldn’t pile up unsold items forever or leave parts of the store bare. Your ecommerce store should also avoid the pitfalls of overstocking or understocking. But …
How To Hire A Supply Chain Manager for Ecommerce
by Kyla Friel on Oct. 5, 2023
Maintaining the growth of an ecommerce business often hinges on a smooth, efficient supply chain. As businesses expand, the logistics of sourcing, inventory management, and timely delivery become more complex. Ecommerce companies committed to scaling their business often hire a supply …
How To Calculate the Ending Inventory Formula for Ecommerce
by Kyla Friel on Sep. 25, 2023
Handling ending inventory can be tricky, especially since it comes at the end of the financial year when ecommerce businesses are also trying to maximize end-of-year sales and putting together inventory reports. However, mastering the ending inventory formula can bring a lot of value …
How To Create Irresistible Product Bundles
by Kyla Friel on Sep. 13, 2023
In the innovative world of ecommerce, standing out isn’t just a choice – it’s a necessity. As the digital marketplace booms, with projections pointing to an annual growth rate of 11.17% from now through 2027, businesses must tap into fresh, inventive strategies to capture audience att …
Will the Panama Canal Delays Impact Ecommerce Businesses?
by Kyla Friel on Aug. 28, 2023
The recent Panama Canal delays, caused by prolonged drought and climate change, have supply chain experts and ecommerce professionals on high alert.
UPS Strike Averted: New Deal Struck With Teamsters
by Kyla Friel on Jul. 26, 2023
United Parcel Service (UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have successfully reached a five-year labor agreement, avoiding a major strike that could have greatly impacted ecommerce businesses reliant on their delivery services. The deal, representing a significant vict …
USPS Announces Service Changes
by Kyla Friel on Jun. 30, 2023
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been making a number of changes recently, and just announced its biggest change to services in recent history.
Best Dunnage to Use by Product Type
by Kyla Friel on Jun. 29, 2023
If you’re shipping ecommerce orders, you’re probably familiar with dunnage. Dunnage is the material used to secure items inside shipping packages. There are many benefits of using dunnage, but its chief function is ensuring customers receive products in an undamaged state.