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What Is the Multi Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) Strategy?
by Rin Mosher on May. 22, 2024
Multi Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) is a supply chain optimization strategy that makes handling the inventory complexities of a growing ecommerce business much more manageable. However, MEIO isn’t just about keeping products in stock – it's a strategy that enhances coordinatio …
What Is Integrated Logistics?: An Ecommerce Guide
by Rin Mosher on May. 17, 2024
An interconnected supply chain that offers visibility is the key to meeting demand, keeping operations running smoothly, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Switching from a traditional to an integrated logistics approach to your ecommerce supply chain is the best way to meet all of t …
How to Hire a VP of Operations with Job Description
by Rin Mosher on May. 8, 2024
Quickly-growing ecommerce businesses often reach a point where they need someone dedicated to overseeing the strategy of all departments within their organization. Companies with complex logistics needs can particularly benefit from the leadership of a VP of Operations. This article e …
What Is Cycle Counting In Ecommerce Inventory Management?
by Rin Mosher on May. 6, 2024
When it comes to ecommerce inventory management, there’s more than one way to make sure your stock count is accurate. With the full process of counting inventory being both time and resource-intensive and disruptive to everyday operations, many ecommerce businesses use the cycle count …
Unpacking the Difference Between B2B and B2C Order Fulfillment
by Rin Mosher on May. 1, 2024
Most ecommerce businesses find their initial success in the business-to-consumer (B2C) market, having mastered the art of individual sales and personalized customer experiences. However, for some companies, venturing into the business-to-business (B2B) or wholesale sector can be a via …
What Is Landed Cost? How To Calculate Your Landed Cost
by Rin Mosher on Apr. 26, 2024
Ecommerce businesses always price their products with a healthy profit margin in mind – but that profit may not be entirely realized when failing to account for total landed cost. What is landed cost, exactly? And how can it affect the profitability of your ecommerce business? An impo …
15 Supply Chain KPIs Every Ecommerce Business Should Track
by Rin Mosher on Apr. 23, 2024
Supply chain management in ecommerce involves many moving parts—each presenting a wide range of variables that can impact the efficiency and, in turn, the success of your business. The best way to optimize supply chain performance is by tracking important supply chain KPIs. From suppl …
Amazon FBA Prep Requirements: Complete Guide For 2024
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. …
What Is Economic Order Quantity and How to Calculate It
by Rin Mosher on Apr. 12, 2024
Inventory is one of the most important elements of any business. Finding the balance between having enough inventory to meet demand without overspending on excess stock is a constant challenge for businesses of all sizes. The concept of Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) helps tackle this …
What Is Dimensional Weight? How To Calculate It & Keep Shipping Costs Low
by Rin Mosher on Apr. 8, 2024
The dimensional weight (DIM) based pricing system, which uses the measurements and volume of a package to determine shipping fees, has become standard in the shipping industry — which means you might be overpaying on shipping costs if you’re not using the optimal packaging sizes. What …