The busy season for ecommerce (or the “holiday season” for those not in the biz) is already underway. How well is your business prepared? Before you get up to your ears in orders, follow these tips to make sure your logistics and shipping processes are up to task. More...

In our last blog post, we explained some common fees you’re likely to find in the fulfillment industry. We continue our explanations here with fees that tend to fall under client management, tech support, and the like.  More...

Order fulfillment is a large and complex part of the ecommerce industry. As such, managing it can take a lot of time and resources. But by outsourcing the process, you’ll be able to focus better on running your business. As you look for a third-party fulfillment partner, you’ll probably notice that this convenience can come with multiple types of fees. Everyone’s pricing structure is different. That said, here is a list of common fees you’re likely to encounter when looking for a fulfillment partner. More...

It can be difficult enough to nail down what your shipping expenses will be as an ecommerce company. Deciding what to charge your customers for shipping can be even more difficult. Ideally, you could just charge your customers the same shipping costs that you pay – but that poses lots of potential problems. For one, there are many variables that determine your shipping costs as an ecommerce company. There are various surcharges that may apply depending on package size and delivery location. Plus, if you outsource your order fulfillment and/or have negotiated shipping discounts, you won’t really be able to give customers an accurate shipping quote until the very end of the checkout process – which can lead to cart abandonment. More...