TikTok Shipping vs Seller Shipping vs FBT: Which Is Best?
by Rin Mosher on Jul. 12, 2024
55.5 million – that’s the number of people who made a purchase on TikTok Shop in 2023, according to Statista. With its popularity only set to grow, ecommerce businesses have every reason to prioritize TikTok shipping going forward. Like with other sales channels, fulfillment and shipp …
The 19 Best 3PL Companies for Growing Ecommerce Businesses
by Rin Mosher on Jul. 4, 2024
Finding a third party logistics (3PL) company is easy; finding a great one, however, is where the challenge lies. With a market saturated with logistics providers all claiming themselves as the 'best 3PL company,' it’s no wonder ecommerce business owners can feel overwhelmed. The stak …
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, and How Does It Affect Profitability?
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 …
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. …
Fulfillment Center vs. Warehouse: What's the Difference?
by Rin Mosher on Apr. 3, 2024
From 'third-party logistics company' to 'order processing facility' to 'distribution center,' discussions about ecommerce fulfillment involve many similarly-sounding terms. If you’re not in the know, one of the most confusing comparisons might be the differences between a fulfillment …
How to Create an Effective Ecommerce Returns Policy
by Rin Mosher on Mar. 22, 2024
Every online shopper faces the reality of needing to return an order at some point. Ecommerce returns policies go a long way in ensuring a seamless experience by providing directions on how packages can be sent back, terms for refunds, rules for exchanges, and more. This is much more …
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 …
Amazon FBA vs FBM: Which Is Better for Ecommerce Businesses?
by Rin Mosher on Mar. 11, 2024
As the world's largest online marketplace, Amazon is a pre-ordained destination for ecommerce businesses of all kinds. People around the globe recognize the Prime badge, which brings unparalleled reach to millions. However, with great opportunity comes tough decisions to make regardin …
What Is Order Fulfillment In Ecommerce?
by Rin Mosher on Feb. 22, 2024
Order fulfillment in commerce is a difficult but necessary element of success. Get it right, and you’ve got a world of opportunities at your feet. Get it wrong, and the resulting late deliveries, incorrect orders, and overhead costs will kill your growth.