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How to Calculate Ecommerce Shipping Costs

Ship Monk

We get a lot of questions from ecommerce businesses about shipping costs — questions about how they’re calculated, how our rates compare to what they’re paying now, what kind of discounts they can expect, and how they can reduce their shipping costs. The advantages of working with a 3PL are hard to beat.

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How to Select a 3PL with Joe Lynch and Adam Robinson

The Logistics of Logistics

. Understand the 3PL Business Models – Asset based, Non-asset based, Asset light. Asset based 3PLs own physical assets like trucks, planes, warehouses, etc. Pros: Since they own their assets, these 3PLs are able to use their own equipment to service customers. Non-asset based 3PLs use the assets from other logistics companies.

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How to Choose the Best 3PL for Your Business

Freight Center

What’s the best way to go about choosing a 3PL? When it comes to meeting the expectations of your customers and making sure your products are getting from point A to point B without a hitch, don’t risk it by working with just any 3PL. Find out how to choose the best 3PL for your business to help your company thrive.

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How to Protect Your Customers & Brand from Ecommerce Fraud

Ship Monk

How to Prevent Ecommerce Fraud Ecommerce fraud occurs when hackers gain access to private, financial information one of two ways: either by gaining access to the customer’s credit card information through phishing or weak passwords, or by hacking into records stored by an ecommerce business with weak cyber security practices.

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HazMat Considerations for a 3PL Warehouse

Camelot 3PL Software

Handling hazardous materials in a third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse requires a thorough understanding of the relevant regulations and safety protocols to ensure the safety of employees, the environment, and the community. The containers must be in good condition and meet the DOT regulations for packaging.

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ShipMonk Summits Enhance 3PL Mindsets

Ship Monk

In the fulfillment industry where increasing demand, geographical obstacles, rising costs, and complex supply chains are more temperamental than a Jack Russell Terrier hyped up on sugar, it is vital that 3PL team members are on the same page. And, of course , that the page they’re on is informed, thorough, and forward-thinking.

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Benefits of Working with a Technology-Forward 3PL Fulfillment Company

Ship Monk

In order to keep up with growing eCommerce orders, follow through on the promise of speedy shipping, adapt to the globalization of supply chains, and adjust for labor shortages that can affect all three, 3PL technology is vital. . Based on the high-level results, top 3PL fulfillment companies are acting now. Driving Progress.