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Handling Order Fulfillment for an Online Retail Startup - Click To Read Article
If your company has a product it sells through normal retail distribution channels, it may be time to compliment that business with a direct to consumer approach.

Online Order Fulfillment - To Outsource or Not? - Click To Read Article
What Sausage Obsession needed was a scalable storage and order fulfillment solution that could provide the service to get their orders delivered fresh and at the lowest cost possible. The options were to build out additional storage and packaging space, hire more employees, and continue to do their own fulfillment work, or to figure out a way to outsource with a partner that could provide an equal level of service without adding cost. So what to do? The factors that go into making a decision to outsource packing and shipping orders are different for every online retail business but the following are the main cost considerations that need to be taken into account.

Shipping Something Next Day Air With FedEx Or UPS? READ THIS FIRST! - Click To Read Article
If you are looking for a way to save money on shipping small packages here is a tip. FedEx and UPS service many points next day guaranteed with their low cost Ground Service.

Shipping Options for Online Retailers - Click To Read Article
Okay, so you have an idea for an online store, or are maybe already selling a few items on eBay or Amazon. There are two things you still need to figure out to complete your online order fulfillment operation.

Supply Chain Management Technology for Manufacturers - Click To Read Article
Supply Chain Software is the system that enables manufacturers, or any company shipping their products automate their logistics and supply chain processes. All small and medium size companies are in a tough situation position because their shipping volume does not justify the cost of a big, complicated logistics management software application.

Frozen Food Fulfillment for Online Retailers - Click To Read Article
The frozen food order fulfillment process is made up of many steps, but there are two factors that apply to dealing with food products. First, the location you choose to store and pack your shipments needs to be food grade, which means it meets certain standards for cleanliness and pest control. The facility is periodically inspected to make sure those standards are upheld. Second, you need to consider if there are there any requirements related to the temperature in the order fulfillment facility that need to be considered while the products are stored and also when they are shipped.

Shipping and Fulfilling Food Products - Click To Read Article
What are the special considerations for an online retailer selling food products online?

Ecommerce Order Fulfillment Explained - Click To Read Article
What are the different service and cost components of packing and shipping with a 3rd party fulfillment operation?

Reasons to outsource your freight invoice audit - Click To Read Article
Reduce Freight Costs: First off - the reality is a lot of freight invoices are incorrect, so they all should be checked. Mileage calculation errors are common and the complexity of fuel surcharge matrices mean that the applicable surcharge changes week to week.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials for Online Retail - Click To Read Article
The most ubiquitous packaging materials are of course bubble wrap and peanuts. The pros and cons of both are well documented, but the most important thing to know is they are typically made from plastics (as in oil) and are not bio-degradable. With the amount of bubble wrap and peanuts used around the world each day the problem is pretty self evident.

Ecommerce Order Fulfillment - Click To Read Article
The right ecommerce order fulfillment solution helps ensure that your operating plan, sales and marketing efforts are working toward a common goal, so you can take your business success to a whole new level.

What is the purpose of a Bill of Lading? - Click To Read Article
A Bill of Lading is a document issued by a consignor (or shipper) and signed by a carrier at the time of pick up, acknowledging that specified products have been received on board as cargo for delivery to a named consignee, or destination.

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About the Author: Kenneth Kowal
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Ken has been working in supply chain logistics for over 15 years and is the founder of companies in the order fulfillment, logistics software, and antique wood flooring markets. He can be reached at kkowal@eroutingguide.com.

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