Silver bells… online sells… Believe it or not, the holiday season is already in full force. If you’re an ecommerce brand, you’re likely all geared up for that lovely holiday peak. If you aren’t yet… well, it’s time to step on it! Why is the holiday season starting earlier and earlier each year?
It’s an open secret that retailers really dislike returns. Returns represent lost revenue, dead stock, and even fraudulent behavior – none of which are helpful to your business. But is this true in practice? Are returns really as harmful as they appear to be? When we start looking into the impact of returns, there are plenty of scary stats out there.
Most of us have had the experience of ordering items online and having them arrive in separate deliveries. While it can be favorable to receive some items ahead of time, split shipments can result in fulfillment decisions that appear very odd to customers.
If you’re a fledgling ecommerce business, choosing the right shipping carrier for your needs is a top priority. Without a carrier, you have no way of getting those orders out the door. While it’s tempting to pick a familiar carrier like USPS or FedEx, you could literally be leaving money on the ground in the form of missed cost savings.
Labor shortages have been an ongoing problem across industries during COVID-19, and logistics has been one of the hardest hit. So, what can businesses and 3PLs do to secure the seasonal labor they need to meet the demands of a busy peak? Mike Venditti, the VP Western Region at Whiplash, has some answers.
Sometimes, there can be too much of a good thing. Your inventory levels are no exception. There’s a variety of reasons why merchants may find themselves with more stock than they anticipated: Your demand forecasting may be out of whack.
You’re left with seasonal inventory after the holidays. You’re using a conservative inventory management strategy.
It seems like whenever we’ve got to grips with one acronym, a new one comes along that needs detangling. But don’t worry: That’s what Sippin’ & Shippin’ is here for. We’ve all heard of 3PLs (Third-Party Logistics) and a lot of us are familiar with 4PLs (also known as lead logistics providers). But what about 7PLs?
There’s a dizzying number of shipping strategies for merchants to choose from in 2021. Same-day delivery is the new kid of the block, with the market set to be worth $9.6 billion in the United States by 2022. Next-day shipping is also increasingly common, while two-day shipping has become the new normal thanks to Amazon.
Building a strong omnichannel fulfillment strategy is much easier said than done. But what exactly IS omnichannel fulfillment? We’re used to hearing about how today’s consumers want freedom and flexibility in how they shop, but a lot less about what’s needed to make this happen. But for every in-store return or order for curbside pick-up, there’s a huge number of moving parts that need to come together seamlessly for a great customer experience.
What causes ecommerce merchants the biggest headache? The free shipping conundrum. As we discussed in our last episode, this opens up a whole can of worms. Should your ecommerce business be offering free shipping? If so, how fast should your shipping method be? And is fair to consider a free shipping threshold? Navigate to any ecommerce or logistics news site, and you’ll be inundated with resources that promise.
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