Top Ground Freight Shipping Companies for Reliable Delivery
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 13, 2025
Ground freight is the backbone of supply chain operations, especially for ecommerce businesses handling large or bulky shipments. However, not all freight shipping companies are created equal. Choosing the right partner requires balancing cost, reliability, and the ability to adapt to …
How Ecommerce Businesses Can Respond to an American TikTok Ban
by Rin Mosher on Jan. 10, 2025
Throughout most of 2024, the roughly five million companies and creators who make money off viral social media platform TikTok were told they could see their livelihoods completely upended by an impending ban signed by former President Biden. With Donald Trump in the White House, plan …
Understanding What Merchandise Inventory Includes
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 10, 2025
For retail and wholesale businesses, merchandise inventory is more than just a collection of products—it's the engine driving revenue and customer satisfaction. Mismanagement can lead to overstocks, shortages, or missed opportunities, while effective strategies unlock growth and profi …
SKU vs UPC: Breaking Down the Differences
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 9, 2025
The complexities of inventory and product management start with understanding two key tools: SKUs and UPCs. Though they might seem interchangeable, their unique roles are essential for streamlining operations, optimizing inventory, and enhancing the customer experience. This guide bre …
Discrepancy Meaning and Implications In Ecommerce Explained
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 7, 2025
In the context of ecommerce fulfillment, discrepancies can disrupt operations, erode customer trust, and impact a business’s bottom line. Recognizing and addressing discrepancies effectively is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and delivering consistent customer experie …
Companies Who Don't Offer Free Shipping But Succeed Anyway
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 6, 2025
It's no secret that we live in an age where consumers expect free shipping as a standard. But several notable examples of companies who don't offer free shipping show success is possible without the strategy. Can you keep customers happy while saving on this extra cost? Let's explore …
How to Calculate Inventory When You Haven't Counted
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 3, 2025
Accurate ecommerce inventory management is essential for any ecommerce business, but what happens when a physical count isn’t feasible? How do you calculate inventory when you haven't counted? Whether due to time constraints, incomplete records, or operational challenges, businesses o …
Examples of Operating Expenses Almost Every Ecommerce Business Has
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 1, 2025
Operating expenses are an unavoidable part of running any business, but understanding and managing them effectively can transform them from a financial burden into a strategic advantage. For ecommerce businesses, where margins can be thin and competition fierce, keeping operating expe …
Optimizing Magento Fulfillment: Strategies for Success
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Dec. 31, 2024
In the competitive world of ecommerce, fulfillment is a cornerstone of customer satisfaction and operational success. Magento, a leading ecommerce platform, equips businesses with tools to refine and streamline their fulfillment operations. This article outlines actionable strategies …
What Is Factory Overhead? Here's Everything You Need to Know
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Dec. 27, 2024
For ecommerce businesses that manufacture their own products, managing production expenses is essential for profitability and growth. But what is factory overhead, really? Understanding these expenses is the first step to employing smart strategies for optimizing them. We cover everyt …