Geoff Whiting

With North American remote fulfillment, you should be able to follow these realities without interruption or any great difference. The best sales opportunities for you deserve a strong backing, no matter when they happen. Your fulfillment partner…

If you want to reach the growing ecommerce world, you need a robust plan for North American fulfillment. With more than 579 million people across 24 countries, North America represents a massive opportunity for any company and class of products. You…

A remote fulfillment partner may be able to help you handle destination country regulations, including shipping, import duties, and other trade compliance matters. Ask directly how they can help you meet eligibility requirements to introduce your…

Amazon is once again shaking up the ecommerce world — starting October 1st, it will accept new applicants for its updated Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP) program. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to tap into the vast Amazon marketplace, now…

Peak season will be here before you know it, with everything that brings for eCommerce businesses. Most online sellers know that now is the time to start preparing your supply chain to meet holiday demand, but is your warehouse equipped for peak…

A shipping container is a steel container used for shipping cargo. Shipping companies own shipping containers. They lease them to freight shippers for moving full container load (FCL) or less than container load (LCL) cargo. There’s also a growing…

Carrier and shipper are key terms in eCommerce fulfillment that every online business should know. Here’s our guide to the difference between a carrier and a shipper, along with tips to improve your eCommerce shipping. What’s a carrier vs. a shipper?…

One of the questions we have heard often over the last year is, “Why is shipping so expensive?” Shipping rates have increased since the pandemic’s disruptions, and eCommerce companies are facing a new kind of supply chain difficulty: controlling…

Cargo and shipment are shipping terms that are sometimes used interchangeably but have slightly different meanings. It’s essential to understand the difference so you use the correct terms when you communicate about cargo vs. shipment with your…

Standard shipping is the most commonly used shipping option in eCommerce fulfillment. Getting the most speed out of standard shipping while keeping shipping costs down is a sweet spot that many online retailers struggle to hit. In this guide, we’ll…

ECommerce has disrupted the mattress market, offering consumers premium mattresses at reduced prices without the showrooms. But there’s one big expense online mattress companies must still contend with: the cost of shipping a bed in a box. Mattresses…

Logistics management describes the process of running your supply chain operations, from raw materials procurement through order fulfillment and customer service. Suppose you’re familiar with the concept of working on your business as well as in it.…

Auto parts retailers have traditionally sold through brick-and-mortar stores because of the challenges of eCommerce fulfillment for heavy and oversized or oddly-shaped products. But the automotive aftermarket is an ideal match for online shopping,…

Whether you’re sending a gift to a friend or looking for good eCommerce fulfillment shipping options, knowing how to ship a package USPS is handy. This post outlines the steps to ship a package USPS and some of the most popular USPS package shipping…

Product damage during kitchen appliance delivery, storage, and order management is a pain in the bottom line. When you want to protect your margins and reputation with customers, it’s time to find a reliable 3PL that can handle your kitchen…

Success in today’s highly competitive marketplace can depend on how a business can efficiently leverage software integration. The same goes for eCommerce, where integrated software solutions can help businesses save time and money and increase…

If you’ve heard of direct fulfillment, you might have wondered what it means. Isn’t direct fulfillment just — fulfillment? To some extent, that is the case. But, as with many aspects of eCommerce fulfillment, separate companies use the term…

The old adage “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is sage advice for supply chains. Supply chain diversification can shield you against many threats, from disruptions to your supply chain to cost increases and customer frustrations. Resilience…

Sales of e-bikes have taken off in recent years and show no signs of slowing down. If federal legislators take up another push to offer rebates and credits, many more people may adopt this excellent form of green transportation. However, shipping an…

Switching fulfillment companies is a pain point that most eCommerce companies don’t take lightly. Changing logistics operations or adding a new 3PL partner costs staff time and freight and can lead to delays in order processing if not done correctly.…