Partially Outsourcing Fulfillment: A Smart Move or Strategic Mistake?
by Rin Mosher on Jun. 11, 2025
Anyone who’s seen a horror movie knows the classic mistake: splitting up. In ecommerce, partially outsourced fulfillment sometimes gets the same treatment. Managing part of your fulfillment in-house while outsourcing the rest can sound like you’re asking for trouble – more complexity, …
UPS Package Measurements: A Complete Guide
by Shipfusion Team on May. 23, 2025
Knowing the ins and outs of UPS package measurements can make a big difference in cost, efficiency, and delivery success. This guide unpacks why accurate measurements matter and offers practical tips on measuring your packages to optimize your shipping process, avoid unnecessary fees, …
What are You Signing Onto with Contract Logistics Services?
by Shipfusion Team on May. 22, 2025
Choosing the right logistics partner is one of the most impactful decisions an ecommerce business can make. With rising customer expectations and the race for faster, cheaper delivery, many growing brands are turning to contract logistics services to build a more resilient supply chai …
Cheap Shipping Boxes: A Mistake You Can't Afford to Make
by Shipfusion Team on May. 20, 2025
While opting for cheap shipping boxes might seem like a smart way to reduce costs, this decision often backfires in unexpected ways. Sacrificing quality for immediate savings can lead to substantial long-term expenses and a tarnished brand image. Here, we explore why investing in bett …
Cluttered Warehouse? Here are Some Solutions.
by Shipfusion Team on May. 16, 2025
A cluttered warehouse has the potential to affect day-to-day tasks while directly shaping your brand's ability to grow. When clutter piles up, it doesn’t stay confined to a few aisles; it ripples outward, disrupting workflows, spiking operational costs, and ultimately putting customer …
Why a 3PL with Safe Qualify Food Certification Is Worth It
by Rin Mosher on May. 16, 2025
Custom packaging and free sampling campaigns are great, but neither comes anywhere near the importance of peace of mind. While you can’t buy it outright, there are ways to cultivate buyer confidence as an ecommerce brand. Those in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and food and beverag …
Your Guide to Choosing a 3PL Provider
by Shipfusion Team on May. 9, 2025
Finding the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider directly affects your ability to meet delivery promises, control fulfillment costs, and grow without operational friction. The best options can become an extension of your brand, not just a service behind the scenes. This guide wa …
How to Take Your Ecommerce Warehouse Efficiency to the Next Level
by Shipfusion Team on May. 8, 2025
Ecommerce warehouse efficiency is about nailing that perfect mix of precision, space optimization, and the ability to scale without compromising service. To achieve it, all businesses, especially online stores experiencing rapid growth, need to evaluate their warehouse operations with …
Finding the Best 3PL for Subscription Services
by Shipfusion Team on May. 6, 2025
As the subscription box model continues to gain traction in the ecommerce world, the importance of selecting the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider cannot be overstated. A reliable 3PL can streamline your operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and ultimately drive growth. …
High Volume Order Fulfillment Strategies for Efficiency at Scale
by Shipfusion Team on May. 5, 2025
Managing a growing ecommerce brand means balancing demand with operational capability. High volume order fulfillment isn't simply about getting packages out the door – it's about orchestrating every moving part of your backend so that your front-end brand reputation remains intact. Fo …