Picture this: it’s March 2020, COVID-19 numbers are spiking up everyday and N-95 face masks are now an everyday necessity. It’s getting to the point where Amazon fulfillment warehouses are running low on stock and the restocking process is not meeting the rate of product demands. That’s when Amazon’s Direct Fulfillment (DF) program became the solution to help get things back on track ..read more

In the world of rapidly-growing apparel, textile, and footwear companies, meeting customer demands and delivering an enjoyable user experience from shopping cart to delivery is paramount to keep customers returning. On top of exceeding customer expectations, B2B and B2C companies must closely manage labor and operating costs to keep prices down, ensure they get the best shipping rates, and optimize inventory handling for maximum throughput.  This is where a fulfillment management solution comes into play. Apparel companies that leverage a fulfillment management solution, such as a Transp ..read more

When it comes to eCommerce, there seems to be a new selling platform to experiment with every other week. The inclination to try out these new services is a common one, with the hopes of expanding awareness and promotion to larger audiences. Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) is one of these services that capitalizes on this desire for modern businesses to sell in various ways and through different channels, such as Shopify or Magento ..read more

Having accurate weights, dimensions (dims) and images of products is a critical component of optimizing fulfillment processes and often companies struggle with no weights and dimensions, partial weights and dimensions or they receive them from their suppliers with varying levels of accuracy and confidence in those measurements. To accurately capture weights and dimensions, companies were historically left with two options: manual capture through warehouse associates or complex, cumbersome and costly legacy dimensioner devices. Now, enter ShipHawk Dimensioner, the latest addition to ShipHawk's ..read more

Chances are, if you have ever engaged in the world of eCommerce or online shopping, you are already considerably aware of Amazon and its product services. Yet, there are many aspects of Amazon that are not as widely recognized, including its cloud computing technologies, various advertising services and other subsidiaries. One of these lesser-known features that Amazon has begun to expand on is Amazon Shipping, a solution to delivery services for numerous merchants ..read more

For businesses on a trajectory of growth, the imperative of establishing an efficient infrastructure for scalability becomes apparent. Delve into the pivotal role that warehouse management systems play, tracing their origins from the nascent era of "Radio Frequency" devices to enduring principles such as "transactional execution." Embark on a journey through the evolutionary landscape of warehouse management, witnessing the transformative developments that have sculpted the current state and foreshadowing a future enriched with innovations ..read more

In the dynamic world of fulfillment and shipping, where precision and efficiency are essential, freight audit steps into the spotlight as a game-changer for many businesses. Think of it as your trusted ally, simplifying complex financial intricacies within fulfillment. This mechanism isn't just conceptual; it's a straightforward solution to ensuring that what you pay for is actually what you received in shipping ..read more

To achieve success in warehouse management and maintain high employee morale, simplicity should be a guiding force. In warehouse management, "easy to use" can be a high-value game-changer for safety, employee retention, career growth, and empowerment.  ..read more

Some easy advance work now helps you avoid common pitfalls later If your business uses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, you’re aware of the significant time and cost savings it delivers. However, peak season can disrupt even the best-laid ERP plans.  ..read more

 Automating Your NetSuite Shipping Ensures Every Sales Surge is Seamless No matter when your peak season falls, a sales spike is critical to the bottom line. Without preparation, peak season can sabotage any business ..read more