Selling on Amazon is a whole new world beyond selling on your webstore. There’s a lot involved in sustaining continuous sales on Amazon beyond just having products listed on the world’s largest marketplace. To set your Amazon business up for success, one of the main areas to focus on is inventory: the flow, the costs, the timing of it all. Amazon’s recent introduction of low inventory fees is a key development you need to be aware of. These fees penalize sellers for consistently maintaining low stock levels relative to historical sales data. So, how do you avoid running out of stock? Or gettin ..read more

Cycle counts are your key to achieving efficiency, ensuring accurate stock levels, and smooth operations. But let’s face it: traditional cycle counts can be a time-consuming, error-prone headache. As a busy ecommerce seller, you know the feeling: orders are flying out the door, your inbox is overflowing, and every minute can be spent doing five other things. With all of this going on, staying on top of your inventory feels like a constant battle. However, when you imagine scrambling to fulfill an order, only to discover the item is out of stock because your cycle count wasn’t accurate, having ..read more

Consumers expect retail brands to be standard-bearers for the planet, but as far as sustainability goes, especially at scale, it remains an elusive goal. While the challenge is complex, there are concrete solutions within reach – especially in ecommerce operations management, where small changes can accumulate to significantly reduce environmental impacts. Armed with modern tools for managing  inventory and warehousing, know that you can reduce waste and boost efficiency to help your business achieve sustainability goals.  Consumers want brands to go beyond sustainability buzzwords ..read more

FBA is a service offered by Amazon marketplace that takes the entire fulfillment process off your plate. The logistical nightmare of storing, picking, packing, and shipping is all taken off of your hands.  Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) lets you ditch the fulfillment headaches and focus on what you do best – growing your brand and making killer products. Amazon takes care of everything from storage to shipping, freeing you up to focus on what truly matters: scaling your business and delighting your customers. Read more: What is FBA and Why Should My Business Use It? What is FBA? Forget the ..read more

Picture this: a bustling warehouse, palates coming in, orders printing out, shelves (and let’s face it, floor space) overflowing with boxes. You’re looking for a specific item but can’t find it in the chaos. The result? Customers receive their orders late–if they receive the right shipment at all. We’ve all been there, but it shouldn’t be that way–and doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways to manage the team, the warehouse, the inventory data, and the workflow to get ahead of errors. How so? A warehouse barcode system can help you keep your warehouse in order, ensuring timely and accurat ..read more

Business is thriving. You’re expanding product offerings, launching as a marketplace seller on Amazon, and might even try setting up a TikTok shop. It feels like the sky’s the limit.  But as you get your listings ready for expansion, have you thought about how  these avenues for growth also introduce complexity for your ecommerce operations – especially with inventory management?  Pivotal for seamless fulfillment experiences consumers expect, inventory management should be top of mind, because without careful planning, the risks are high that miscommunications, errors, and dela ..read more

As we delve into planning for success in 2024, it becomes clear that an often-overlooked aspect demands our attention: the returns process. This critical yet challenging transaction presents immense opportunities to boost customer loyalty and enhance operational efficiency. This blog explores the strategic importance of returns and inventory management, illustrating how strategic returns can drive business success in the dynamic ecommerce environment. Navigating the Returns Maze Visualize a common occurrence in ecommerce—the customer initiates a return. This process, riddled with inefficiencie ..read more

Warehouse labeling can seem like a tedious aspect of inventory control, but it can have a huge impact on your warehouse operations. It’s the difference between hunting for an item and wondering if it’s even the right product when you do find it, or knowing you have the right item in hand within seconds. This is what separates your business from frustrating delays and agitating customers to timely deliveries and raving reviews–and is what the right labeling setup can help facilitate  So, how do you master warehouse labeling? Why Warehouse Labeling Matters Imagine searching for a needle in ..read more

Inventory is the lifeblood of your business. If you’re a retail brand, wholesale distributor, or manufacturer, inventory is the core of your business. You buy inventory, bring it into your facility, and then hope to sell it for more than you paid to generate a profit. As your business grows, your catalog grows, your sales channels grow. As this happens, maintaining accuracy and efficiency becomes increasingly difficult. Getting a handle on your inventory (and all of the value behind it) becomes even more crucial in a more complicated workflow. Streamlining your inventory management is best po ..read more

Running a successful business requires handling various processes seamlessly. Your warehouse’s synergy with sales channels is pivotal, impacting operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial success. The good news is there are plenty of tools and technologies to make managing these processes smoother for you. Understanding the Challenges in Warehouse and Sales Channels Management Among the tasks and processes necessary to optimally manage a business, ensuring the smooth operations of warehouses and sales channels poses potential challenges. Inventory Discrepancies: Managing ac ..read more