Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By establishing clear documentation practices, you protect both your organization and your 3PL partner from misunderstandings that over the long term can become operational disruptions. Overlooking the importance of communication Once you begin working with a 3PL provider, you must resist the temptation to play your cards close to your chest.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Benefits of the Expansion This is a win-win- win for YouTube content creators, YouTube users, and ecommerce brands: Content creators now have another channel to earn money through their videos vis-à-vis promoting a wider range of brands while also providing a richer experience for their users (helping their audiences find new products).

eCommerce 64

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2017

Develop a Shared Vision Statement with Your 3PL. It’s tempting to just keep the term and change the definition, which is what many of us have done. The old way has been embedded into their brains for so long it is a struggle to change. Sports Authority: Another Not-So-Great Moment in Supplier Relationship Management.

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Camelot 3PL Software

JULY 29, 2022

From Tyler Overcash, Director of Software Development at Camelot 3PL Software who Attended the July 2022 IWLA Fulfillment Forum. Since this meeting was being hosted right here in Charlotte, NC, the home of the Camelot 3PL Software headquarters, I received a unique opportunity to sit in on this gathering of 3PL providers.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Since we’re a 3PL fulfillment company with expertise in crowdfunding fulfillment , we’re mostly interested in new-product (as opposed to project) crowdfunding campaigns. But first a few definitions. Write copy, shoot product images, and create one or more videos that tell your story and show backers everything they’ll want to know.

eCommerce 69

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Camelot 3PL Software

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It’s one thing to see a video on how these robotic Chucks work, but it’s another thing to actually interact with them first hand. Below are a few pictures and videos from the visit. Also, check out the 6 River Systems video of the Chucks – definitely worth exploring if you are doing eCommerce fulfillment!

Automation 52

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 3, 2017

As an international freight forwarder , we’ve compiled a quick reference of 11 essential global logistics terms and definitions. 3PL 3PL stands for “third party logistics.” A 3PL service provider offers outsourced solutions for a company’s fulfillment and distribution needs.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In Dusseldorf, Germany, we attended ETF 3PL, one of the largest conferences dedicated to freight and logistics. As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. Tech Updates.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In Dusseldorf, Germany, we attended ETF 3PL, one of the largest conferences dedicated to freight and logistics. As per Håkan Nilsson, the CEO of one of our partners, Zinnovate, “ShipChain is definitely a company with global ambitions.”. Tech Updates.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2017

So, let’s get some quick definitions and understanding down of the three chief methods that you’re looking at for an order fulfillment solution: Drop-shipping. 3PL fulfillment. 3PL Fulfillment. Is 3PL Fulfillment Right for You? Self-fulfillment. Think of it as outsourcing everything but the digital shopping cart.

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3PL Insights

MAY 23, 2016

If your conversion rate is hovering around the 5% mark, yet you’re spending a lot of money on advertising, then it is definitely time to stop and take a look at why such a large number of your visitors are turning away. A picture speaks a thousand words, and in some cases, an accompanying video is even more effective.

Optimization 71

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Ecommerce, Mobile Commerce, and Social Commerce Explained Before we get started, here are a few definitions. Marketing ads and videos usually link to a website or web store where customers can make a purchase. Videos are also extremely helpful and can answer a lot of questions for shoppers that photos can’t.

eCommerce 64

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

do you do it in-house, work with a reliable 3PL like ShipMonk, or outsource entirely to a 4PL or 5PL ). If you work with a 3PL like ShipMonk that has many strategically-located fulfillment centers across the globe, 2-Day shipping may not be an inconvenience, but rather a natural result of being close to your customers.

Cost Reduction 52

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

In this article we’ll explore the definition of social proof and its importance in influencing shopping decisions. Also keep in mind that short-form videos (like those on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok) generate the highest return on investment. We look for “proof” that we’re making a good decision. Absolutely nothing. Everything!

eCommerce 105

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The optimal way to handle them is having a strong 3PL partnership. The best 3PLs, like ShipMonk, take care of the reverse logistics side of things, which helps limit the fallout of these situations. Supplemental materials may also help, like a size chart or video. You want sharp photos from assorted angles and distances.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 9, 2023

Let’s start with a few definitions. Smaller ecommerce merchants may choose to handle their own fulfillment, or utilize a third-party logistics ( 3PL ) provider that manages DTC fulfillment for multiple brands. Take a 360 tour of a ShipMonk fulfillment center with the video above! So, what’s the difference? What is a Warehouse?

Distribution 52

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Additional savings can be had by rounding the corners on trailers, installing wheel covers, removing sun visors and auxiliary mirrors, and installing aerodynamic primary mirrors or rear-facing video cameras. At $4 per gallon, that pencils out to $5,000 in savings per 100,000 miles, and $600,000 per year for a fleet of 100 trucks.

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Ship Monk

MAY 1, 2023

Definitely also look at the historical data when you have sales, special promotions, and new product launches, because all this can affect the order rate of your full family of products. A fulfillment center is the heart of a 3PL (third party logistics) operation. 6 Returns, Mishaps, and More No one likes dealing with returns.

Inventory Reduction 52

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 5, 2018

He said that’s why video-viral scandals regarding delivery drivers throwing parcels over gates or fences causes uproar. As far as a technical definition, Brand Finance helped develop the internationally recognized standard on Brand Valuation, ISO 10668.

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