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Want to Cut the Cost of Fast Fulfillment? It All Starts with Inventory Placement

Retail TouchPoints

The problems with getting products to people quickly and cheaply are well-known: consumers want fast fulfillment, which is costly to provide, but they don’t want to pay high (or really any) shipping fees. Even Amazon , the trendsetter in fast fulfillment, isn’t immune to higher labor costs. Unemployment is at 3.5%

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ShipStation Alternatives for 3PL and Shipping Success

Ecommerce Platforms

As one of the most popular shipping apps for ecommerce order fulfillment, ShipStation often gets recommended for managing shipments, finding great deals from carriers, and sending tracking codes. But ShipStation isn’t for everyone, whether it’s due to the ShipStation pricing, interface, or geographical support.

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How To Calculate Shipping Costs

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Shipping doesn't have to be free. However, studies have shown that 91% of ecommerce customers rethink their purchases from online stores when they realize that the shipping wasn't priced well or it wasn't fast enough. Customers go to those sites and expect free/cheap shipping and rapid store-to-door delivery.

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Misfits Market Debuts B2B Fulfillment Solution for Perishables

Retail TouchPoints

Misfits Market has introduced Fulfilled by Misfits (FBM) , offering its logistics platform for perishable brands to store, pick, pack, fulfill and deliver their products nationwide. FBM already is working with consumer brands including Spot & Tango , Cometeer and Little Spoon. “At

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Why Does Delivery Experience Matter More Than the Shipping Cost for an Ecommerce Business?

Retail TouchPoints

Free shipping days are behind us. The first wave of ecommerce was mostly about price, while the second wave is all about the customer experience. Does your order fulfillment strategy live up to your customers’ expectations? Having the best product or lowest shipping fee will no longer guarantee you a sale.

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Introducing LateShipment.com’s E-commerce Shipping Insurance — Smart, Simplified, and Automated

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Once shipped, your customers’ packages inevitably encounter unforeseen issues such as getting lost or damaged while in transit. This is where shipping insurance steps in to save the day. What is Shipping Insurance And Why Is It Important For E-commerce Businesses?

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Best Fulfillment Center for Startups

Ecommerce Platforms

Running a startup is tough work, and in the ecommerce business, it often means fulfilling products from your own office, home, or even a garage. But at some point, you’ll want to find a fulfillment provider to offer faster shipping, and to focus on other parts of your business. The Best Fulfillment Centers for Startups.