Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies continue to fight for market share and retail shelf space — whether they have a brick-and-mortar store or function online. Price points are always the key weapon, and manufacturers rely on lean logistics operations to provide a cost advantage and help them be more profitable. We’ve compiled three fundamental strategies …
by Eliza Urbanik 
E-commerce order fulfillment is one of the most-effective means of scaling a business. Still, many owners aren’t sure what role, if any, e-commerce fulfillment services play in their business. It’s surprising that many e-commerce companies still think they need to provide the physical space for fulfillment and warehousing. “What does a distribution company do?” Whatever …
by Eliza Urbanik 
Taylored Services’ CEO Jim DeVeau began developing his logistics management skills during several decades as a retailer. His career started with iconic luxury retailer Lord & Taylor — quite literally under a cloud. “There was a hurricane hitting New York City on the day of my interview,” he recalls. When he arrived, crews were boarding …
by Eliza Urbanik 
If there’s one thing 2020 has proven, it’s that supply chain logistics can’t be managed on autopilot. Timely, up-to-date data and analytics are how you maintain resilience in your supply chain during a crisis, but more importantly, they’re also how you drive efficiency in your day-to-day operations. Efficiency, agility, and responsiveness, in turn, can drive …
by Eliza Urbanik 
Your business — in some ways, it’s very similar to many other companies in the same space, yet in others, it is intensely unique. Your product offerings and corporate culture definitely make yours one-of-a-kind, but like the other companies, you’re finding that you’re putting more and more time and resources into keeping your supply lines …
by Eliza Urbanik 
With the growth of e-commerce, many businesses depend on third-party logistics providers to manage their distribution, storage, and fulfillment. Their “pick, pack, and ship” expertise might be an unrecognized part of the customer journey, but it’s vital to the customer experience. If there are problems in fulfillment, customers will not blame the 3PL — they’ll …
by Eliza Urbanik 
The direct-to-consumer marketplace is more competitive than ever, with no signs of the field thinning out post-COVID. If anything, lockdowns have made the public even more hungry for DTC products and services. Standing out in that environment can be tricky — and unless you explore innovative shipping solutions, it’s downright impossible. Taylored Services provides several …
by Eliza Urbanik 
Your supply chain is your company’s lifeline. If a significant (or even minor) disruption occurs along the way, things can come to a screeching halt, a scenario you work to avoid daily. To run and grow your business, it’s necessary to have a clear and concise grip on every aspect of it, and your supply chain is …
by Eliza Urbanik 
In many ways, e-commerce benefitted from the upheaval brought on by COVID-19. According to Salesforce Research, the number of consumers shopping online has been steadily increasing throughout the pandemic, with 44% of respondents conducting more of their shopping online in mid-May — an increase from 42% two weeks earlier. Even after COVID-19 effects subside, 68% of U.S. …
by Eliza Urbanik 
A 2020 study from 99firms found that there are more than 2 billion digital buyers in the world today, with projected sales at over $4 trillion. The trend shows no signs of slowing: The same report projects that 95 percent of all purchases will be transacted through e-commerce distribution channels by 2040. Third-party logistics (3PL) lets businesses …
by Eliza Urbanik 
