Why Your 3PL Should Have Theft Detection Systems in Place
by Shipfusion Team on Jul. 24, 2025
When ecommerce brands think about theft, they often imagine external threats—stolen packages, porch piracy, or carrier mishandling. But some of the most damaging theft happens long before the customer ever gets a tracking number. Inside the warehouse, unnoticed loss, inventory manipul …
SKU Accessibility Strategies Worth Implementing
by Shipfusion Team on Jul. 21, 2025
In fast-paced ecommerce fulfillment, warehouse layout is only part of the speed equation. SKU accessibility—the ease with which items can be identified, picked, and packed—is what truly drives operational efficiency. When SKUs are poorly slotted or difficult to reach, every step of fu …
What Is Ambient Storage? Its Role In Ecommerce Explained
by Shipfusion Team on Jun. 25, 2025
Inventory storage isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially not in ecommerce, where everything from frozen meal kits to high-end skincare might ship from the same fulfillment center. Each product has its own temperature threshold, handling requirements, and shelf life. That’s where ambient s …
Weight-Based Inventory Management for Ecommerce Operations
by Shipfusion Team on Jun. 19, 2025
Inventory accuracy is a non-negotiable in ecommerce. Yet most systems still rely on item-level counting, barcode scans, and manual reconciliations. These methods work—until they don’t. As SKU counts rise and fulfillment complexity grows, the cracks start to show. Enter weight-based in …
Evaluate Inventory Management Solutions for Ecommerce with Confidence
by Shipfusion Team on Apr. 18, 2025
As ecommerce businesses grow, so does the complexity of tracking inventory across sales channels, warehouses, and customer touchpoints. Effective inventory management starts with avoiding stockouts or overstocking and extends to aligning inventory movement with demand, fulfillment cap …
Maximizing Warehouse Space Utilization for Ecommerce Success
by Shipfusion Team on Mar. 18, 2025
Effective warehouse space utilization is the foundation of an efficient and cost-effective ecommerce fulfillment strategy. As businesses scale, inefficient use of space leads to higher operational costs, slower order processing, and constrained inventory capacity. By optimizing wareho …
Misconceptions About Stock Control Ecommerce Businesses Should Correct
by Shipfusion Team on Mar. 3, 2025
Stock control in ecommerce is critical, yet many businesses fall victim to common misconceptions that can hurt their efficiency and profitability. Poor inventory management leads to cash flow issues, fulfillment delays, and lost sales, making it essential to adopt best practices that …
Become a Master of BigCommerce Inventory Management
by Shipfusion Team on Feb. 27, 2025
Inventory management is a direct factor in how well an ecommerce business operates. Overstocking ties up capital, while stockouts lead to lost sales and frustrated customers. BigCommerce offers a comprehensive suite of inventory management tools, but success depends on how effectively …
Shopify WMS: Elevate Your Ecommerce Operations
by Shipfusion Team on Feb. 18, 2025
A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is essential for Shopify merchants looking to streamline inventory management, optimize fulfillment, and scale their operations efficiently. Choosing the right Shopify-compatible WMS ensures seamless integration with your store and enhances overall …
How Is a 3PL Inventory Management System Better?
by Shipfusion Team on Feb. 17, 2025
A 3PL (third-party logistics) inventory management system offers businesses a way to scale their operations without the overhead of managing their own warehouses. By leveraging a 3PL provider’s technology and logistics infrastructure, businesses can optimize storage, streamline order …