Little is more important in the world of eCommerce than fulfillment of online orders. Beyond just the shipping process, fulfillment also accounts for the storage, packaging, and returns of merchandise. Unlike some other platforms such as Amazon which does provide some through their Fulfillment by Amazon service, Etsy order fulfillment is left entirely up to the seller. Outside fulfillment operations can free more time for you to work on your orders, improve your craft, and grow your business at the top without being bogged down by everyday logistics. Table of Contents: Your Etsy Fulfillm ..read more

Table of Contents: Setting Up a Pick and Pack Warehouse Questions to Ask Before You Start Different Types of Pick and Pack Warehouses Tips for Keeping Your Warehouse Organized Tips for Keeping Your Warehouse Staffed Contact the Pick and Pack Warehouse Specialists at NextGen 3PL Setting Up a Pick and Pack Warehouse If you run a business that fulfills online orders, you will need a warehouse for storage. And if you have a warehouse, you need to design a workflow and organize your inventory to efficiently fulfill orders. A popular way to set up a warehouse is using a pick and pack philosophy ..read more

Table of Contents: Why is it critical that your 3PL owns their trucking? The Current State of California Ports The Current State of the Trucking Industry What are my options if my 3PL provider doesn’t own their own trucks? Contact NextGen3PL to secure reliable trucking Why is it critical that your 3PL owns their trucking? Since Covid struck the world in 2020, the supply chain crisis has been felt across the world.  With so much uncertainty in the transportation industry, having a 3PL (third-party logistics) that owns their own trucking is monumental.   With their own trucks ..read more

Little is more important in the world of eCommerce than fulfillment of online orders. Beyond just the shipping process, fulfillment also accounts for the storage, packaging, and returns of merchandise. Shopify, just like some other large eCommerce companies, can provide multiple fulfillment options to their clients. Outside fulfillment operations, like Shopify, will free more time for you to grow your business at the top without being bogged down by everyday logistics. Let’s explore what Shopify can provide: Table of Contents: Your Shopify Fulfillment Options: Questions to Ask Before Maki ..read more

Table of Contents: What Is a Fulfillment Center? What To Consider in A Fulfillment Center? Questions To Ask Before Signing on To a Fulfillment Center What To Look for in an Amazon Fulfillment Center What To Look for in a Shopify Fulfillment Center What To Look for in a WooCommerce Fulfillment Center What To Look for in an eBay Fulfillment Center What To Look for in an Etsy Fulfillment Center What Is a Fulfillment Center? A fulfillment center is a location where an assortment of products from an assortment of companies are packaged and shipped. These centers are owned by fulfillment compan ..read more

Table of Contents: About Amazon Fulfillment Your Amazon Fulfilment Options Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making a Selection Hidden Costs in Amazon Fulfillment About Amazon Fulfillment When someone refers to the fulfillment process in the context of e-commerce, they are referring to the process of physically shipping an order to a customer once it has been placed. When it comes to fulfilling orders that have been processed through Amazon, there are a few things to be aware of that make this process stand out from others. When fulfilling an order through Amazon, there are certain things ..read more

Table of Contents: What is Pick & Pack? Who Needs This 3PL Service? Picking and Packing Methods Where Can I Find a Pick & Pack Facility? Pick and Pack for an Amazon Business Pick and Pack for an eBay Business Pick and Pack for a Shopify Business Hidden Costs in Pick and Pack Facilities What is Pick & Pack? Pick and pack fulfillment is a common term used in eCommerce fulfillment warehouses to describe the process in which a warehouse employee picks, packs, and ships merchandise or inventory from warehouse shelves to merchants or customers. Typically, a pick and pack system has ..read more

Table of Contents: What is an eBay fulfillment partner? Are you eligible to become an eBay fulfillment partner yourself? Why a 3PL partner may be the answer to your eBay fulfillment needs When you’re running a business on eBay, you have to balance order processing, storing, shipping, packaging, and more while managing the other aspects of running a business. But did you know you don’t have to do everything yourself? That’s what eBay fulfillment partners—like us—are for. We’re here to help take some of the stress off of you and aid your business in reaching its full potential. What is an ..read more

Table of Contents: What is Kitting? What are the Benefits of Kitting? What is Kitting? Kitting is a common service used in the eCommerce world that involves combining individual parts of a product or service and putting them all together and shipping them as a single bundle. Kitting is used quite often used by retailers, manufacturers, and companies who specialize in subscription box services to maximize their time and profits. This system is typically seen in shipping and warehousing facilities for large retail chains or any online marketplace. Large companies find kitting useful as it ..read more

Table of Contents: What is EDI? How Does EDI Work? What are the Advantages of EDI? What are the Disadvantages of EDI? Is EDI Right For Your Business? What is EDI? EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is a system that lets two different networks connect with the purpose of exchanging data electronically. This is an inter-organizational system that facilitates the computer-to-computer exchange of data between multiple business systems. This process overall eliminated the need for paper, saving business time and money when conducting business with trading partners. Additionally, EDI is much mo ..read more