Fulfillment Center vs. Distribution Center: What’s the difference?

Choosing between a fulfillment and distribution center is a rite of passage when it comes to online business. Once you have set up your e-commerce website, you need to consider how your customers will get their orders. You have to decide between these two warehouse options: fulfillment centers and distribution centers. These two terms may […]

5 FBA Alternatives That Amazon Sellers Should Consider

Approximately  55% of consumers begin their online shopping searches on Amazon over Google.  9 out of 10 consumers check product prices on Amazon before they decide to purchase. If you don’t already sell on Amazon as an eCommerce merchant, you miss 150.6 million Amazon mobile users in the U.S alone as for September 2019 statistics. […]

How Barcodes Are Used In 3PL Fulfillment Operations

In modern shipping, barcodes make logistic processes efficient and reduce human errors. 40% of the global barcode reader market share comes from the fulfillment segment as 2018 statistics. Predictions expect this to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% from 2019 to 2025. Using barcodes in third-party fulfillment centers(3PL) is at the […]

B2B Fulfillment vs. B2C Fulfillment:What Is The Difference?

Table of Contents What is B2B fulfillment? What is B2C fulfillment? What are the differences between B2B fulfillment and B2C fulfillment? How B2B order fulfillment works What to look for in a B2B order fulfillment service How NextSmartShip fulfillment centers make B2B order fulfillment easy Conclusion What is B2B fulfillment? B2B (business-to-business) order fulfillment is […]

Freight Forwarding As a Logistics Solution For Online Sellers

Table of Contents What is freight forwarding? What is freight forwarding in logistics? What does a freight forwarding company do? How to choose a freight forwarding company? Third-party logistics (3PL) vs. freight forwarding What is the freight forwarding process? Conclusion   What is freight forwarding? Freight forwarding is coordinating and shipment of commodities across international […]

What You Must Know About UK DUTY & VAT

The UK withdrew from the EU on 31st January, and the transition period will run until 31st December 2020. There are only nine weeks to count down before that. The obligation for customs clearance of goods moving between the UK and the EU will start when the transition period is over. In this case, it […]

What is Blind Shipping and How to Use It to Your Advantage?

Blind shipping, the customers receive a package with the seller’s contact information, and the company details of the suppliers are left hidden when preparing the shipment. So, the identity of the supplier is never known by the customer. Let’s say your supplier is from China. When packaging your orders for delivery, they usually label the […]

Holiday Fulfillment Strategies in 2020

After a year of uncertainty, most retailers are looking to capitalize on the merriment of the holiday season. Holiday online sales in the U.S alone hit $137.6 billion and grew by 13.3% last year. These sales were up from $121.5 billion in 2018 and $109.2 billion in 2017. A clear indication that your sales will […]

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