Now more than ever, e-commerce businesses need to get their products to customers as quickly and efficiently as possible, and introducing robotics into their operation is value-added. Relying on a fulfillment and logistics partner with significant industry experience and investing heavily in advanced technology can change the game significantly. According to Material Handling and Logistics magazine, $1.5 trillion …
by Eliza Urbanik 
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the worldwide economy previously unseen in living memory, and its GDP impact on the economy is yet to be fully realized. While we don’t yet know when the pandemic will be fully behind us, it’s clear that the normal of tomorrow won’t be quite like the one we left behind. However, there …
by Eliza Urbanik 
If your company is trying to come to grips with the “when, why, and how” of partnering with a logistics company, take a look at the past year—particularly if your company has a peak season. Historical data is essential, as it allows you to determine exactly when your peak season is, giving you ample time to …
by Eliza Urbanik 
The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has extended into 2021 and has wreaked havoc in virtually every corner of the globe. Businesses, both big and small, have suffered, and many have scrambled to find ways to deal with the changes the virus brought about effectively. Early on, when the United States started to be affected, suddenly …
by Eliza Urbanik 
With many large brick-and-mortar stores closed for extended periods in 2020, digital shopping channels seized the opportunity to establish an even more outstanding market share. Post-pandemic, omnichannel retail is a new reality, giving empowered customers the personalized experience and convenience they demand. E-commerce stands to benefit, but it will require a significant change in logistics, …
by Eliza Urbanik 
Amazon fulfillment is one of the most popular fulfillment methods in the world today. Nearly all Amazon sellers use it — 96 percent according to JungleScout’s 2020 State of the Amazon Seller report, with only 29 percent using both. However, is the dominance of Amazon making retailers ignore third-party logistics solutions that might be better? How Do …
by Eliza Urbanik 
What will be necessary for e-commerce companies in 2021? We’ve put together a list of three key opportunities that need to be considered for such companies to thrive. As an e-commerce company, you cannot do it alone. You may have hired consultants to help you with product sourcing or marketing, but logistics remains a crucial …
by Eliza Urbanik 
E-commerce distribution and fulfillment strategy isn’t a “one and done” exercise. The market can change unpredictably from one year to the next, and you’ll need to change with it. There are several ways to thrive with this variability, of course. A universal method is to orient your business around a handful of core “best practices,” …
by Eliza Urbanik 
E-commerce businesses should be on the lookout for trends when developing their strategies. Some of these trends may not necessarily be new—perhaps, only intensifying year after year. Others may be surprised. Companies of all sizes can benefit by thinking about these trends and how they might affect a business, regardless of size. It’s also important …
by Eliza Urbanik 
You may have found a great product that you want to sell and a ready, willing target market of buyers for it. There’s just one issue: you’re not quite sure how to ship it. With all the other issues you need to handle while running your business, you shouldn’t have to worry about shipping products requiring special …
by Eliza Urbanik 
