Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This multichannel shopping habit makes it difficult to reach consumers, particularly if your ecommerce business is currently taking a single-channel approach to marketing and sales. According to a study conducted by Harvard Business Review, 73% of retail shoppers use multiple channels to shop. What is a Sales Channel?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Consumers’ appetite for ecommerce and home delivery continued to grow in 2022 but has been tempered by high inflation in the latter half of the year. The key point was that the pandemic converted more consumers to ecommerce and home delivery, especially the 55+ demographic. 2023 call: The driver shortage doesn’t get better.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 27, 2024

What does that mean for ecommerce businesses? What’s an Ecommerce Brand to do? Building and nurturing this data is exactly what ecommerce brands need to do. DTC ecommerce brands have a strong advantage over brands that sell only on marketplaces or through retailers where they have no direct relationship with customers.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Is your ecommerce business one of those that’s been growing steadily in recent years, and seen an absolute boom since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged? If so, your enterprise’s good fortunes are probably tempered by the challenges of meeting unprecedented demand for your wares. Is your enterprise a pure-play ecommerce retailer?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The rise of ecommerce. The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. There are Also Commercial Reasons.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. Among key insights , we learned that finance leaders are realigning their 2022 priorities to meet changing business needs.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

According to an ongoing study of 3,036 Shopify stores, the average conversion rate (visits that resulted in purchases) in 2022 was 1.3%. would put you in the middle 60% of ecommerce stores according to this benchmark. What is an Ecommerce Conversion Rate? Converting browsers to buyers is incredibly difficult.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

As the evolution of retail and the way consumers purchase goods continues to change, meeting the challenge to effectively serve both consumers and retailers is a strategic challenge for both shippers and carriers. A recent study found that the average length of time consumers are willing to wait for free shipping is 4.5

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Supply chains are becoming more intricate, ecommerce orders are on the rise, and speedy shipping has never been more important. If you’ve been wanting to learn more about how automation positively impacts 3PLs, and the ecommerce businesses they’re committed to, this is the blog for you. But what kind of automation ?

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Ship Monk

JULY 19, 2022

Running an eCommerce business forces you to become an expert at a lot of things, but estimating shipping costs isn’t the best way to spend your time. To learn more about the differences between USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL and regional carriers, check out our Comparing eCommerce Shipping Carriers blog. Value of Contents.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. And many companies have been static in evolving their distribution operations to meeting skyrocketing demands of consumers and businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

In a white paper on “ How reinventing the supply chain can transform the planner role ,” consulting firm EY cites their research that lack of the right supply chain talent is the second highest challenge to meeting supply chain goals. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2022

I had studied TV script writing at the University of Cape Town with Roy. And neither of us had studied business. But we believed, because we had studied TV script writing, that we knew how to pitch. This was South Africa’s most well-known Ecommerce retail brand at the moment. A guy called Roy Brawley. A Savior Appears.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Even though many ecommerce merchants use data-backed buying personas, that provide insight into the purchasing decisions of their customers, many are only truly starting to get to grips with the next part associated with buying personas – and that is appreciating that consumers have delivery personas too. What about Millennials and Boomers?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2021

Is your eCommerce store ready to spread its wings? Look for references and client case studies to verify their claims so that you know you’re signing up with the real deal. Pay close attention to their performance (and to any changes in customer feedback) to see if their service meets or even exceeds your expectations.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Online shopping and eCommerce have increased by 33% due to COVID-19, and because of this retailers and supply chains will be challenged handling higher volumes of shipments and returns. This is important for the eCommerce industry because as more people shop online, we can expect more people to return products for various reasons.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1 The study cautions that lockdowns and quarantines associated with the Coronavirus are expected to affect the revenues of the global 4PL market players in the short term. 3) Ecommerce and Multi-Channel Retail.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Ecommerce competition was already fierce before the pandemic curbed consumer enthusiasm for in-store shopping, and now, it is even more so. While none of them will be new to retailer businesses created purely for ecommerce, they add a disruptive element to cost control when merging online and traditional retail operations.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 13, 2024

42% say theyd be willing to join a loyalty program, and 47% said they would spend more to meet a minimum threshold. The average ecommerce shopping cart abandonment rate is 70.19% according to an exhaustive 2024 study by Baymard. All you have to do is find the option that works best for your ecommerce business.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Most recently, these operations are being called upon to support the growing ecommerce sector, which is expected to get products from point of origin to a customer’s location without the support of a brick-and-mortar location. Again, consider your own needs and find a 3PL that can meet those requirements.”. Meeting Customer Demands.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Crowdsourcing apps, same-day delivery, and ecommerce trends continue to impact last mile delivery expectations. The average length of haul is declining with the shift toward ecommerce. A recent study from The American Transportation Research Institute showed that many companies are trying to move fulfillment closer to their customers.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. In an article about online retail that I published at the end of 2019, I highlighted Target’s click-and-mortar retail model, which, even then, was positioning the company as an ecommerce trend-setter. The Dark Store Trend.

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Ship Monk

MAY 20, 2021

In fact, studies show that business plans boost future growth and performance by as much as 30%! Who will be your logistics partner as you navigate the world of eCommerce? Left brain, meet right brain! #7. There are two kinds of people in this world: those who write business plans and those who don’t. Marketing Strategy.

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2019

We are going all the way to meet our customers’ demands …” from Maersk ’s homepage. workforce , and smaller ecommerce retailers, whose businesses live and die on customer services – expect nothing less. In their words: “freight made personal” waves proudly on Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ’s banner. “We

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

Case Study. eCommerce Activity During the Holiday Shipping Season. While some of the eCommerce activity from Amazon has subsided, eCommerce will continue to be a significant challenge in the supply chain during the 2022 holiday shipping season. What To Expect for the 2022 Holiday Shipping Season Show Submenu Resources.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Such an approach results in unnecessary cost, a lack of resilience, and unwanted challenges in meeting customer service requirements – yet sadly, it’s still the approach most commonly taken. . Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. 5 Supply Chain Service Lessons to Learn from Zappos. .

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Dedola Global Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It has never been a better time to be an eCommerce seller on Amazon. In 2016, a study found that 43 percent of all online sales went through Amazon , and that’s expected to grow. With Amazon’s domination of the online market, an eCommerce business has the potential to grow exponentially on the site. What Is Amazon FBA?

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

But managing eCommerce shipping in-house can be a logistical nightmare for high-growth brands. Why e-Commerce Shipping Matters for Business Growth In the competitive world of eCommerce, a seamless customer experience is no longer a luxury. Businesses need to deliver orders quickly to meet customer expectations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

According to the latest Home Delivery Consumer Sentiment Study 2024, two thirds (67%) of consumers experienced a problem with a delivery in the three month period surveyed. in 2024, the market continues to boom and ecommerce increasingly dominates retail revenue. With an expected increase of 7.3%

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2019

billion by the end of 2025, according to a study reported by DC Velocity. Relying on carrier web APIs (or TMS services that solely rely on them) can slow your business down as their response rates may not be quick enough to meet your order entry or fulfillment needs. This is driving worldwide revenue for TMS from $9.6 Download Here.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2018

through streamlining and merging its fulfilment operations for both retail stores and eCommerce orders. The company had two separate distribution centres on the same campus, one handling retail demand, with peak volumes of 88,000 packs a day, and the other fulfilling eCommerce orders?of of 142,500 items per day. The Solution.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In the ecommerce industry it’s a feeding frenzy out there—DTC and B2B retailers doing everything they can to get shoppers’ attention. Colossal companies like Amazon created this “new normal” in the ecommerce industry, and all merchants have been forced to follow or get left out in the cold. That’s a problem for ecommerce brands.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

We’ve conducted brand preference studies of manufacturers. Are we meeting their needs? As a manufacturer, am I meeting the needs of distributor principals? Rather than Count Sheep, Manufacturers and Distributors Should Face these Issues. What should you do? What do my customers want? How much should you invest?

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. In a study by The Manufacturing Institute, 69 percent of employees under the age of 25 reported that they stayed with their current employer because of training and development opportunities.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 14, 2020

As businesses adjust to new demands in their daily operations and supply chains, Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics can help with a variety of solutions to meet your fleet and logistics needs including: rental trucks , leases , used trucks and logistics services. The average length of haul may also be changing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Since then, virtually every supplier I talked to in the process of updating this year’s Supply Chain Planning Market Analysis Study has said they are investing in this area. There were only a few SCP suppliers with mature capabilities in this area a few years ago. Final Thoughts.

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