The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains across the globe as many businesses were forced to slow down or halt their operations altogether. Thanks to the long-awaited rollout of vaccines, we’re starting to see a positive trend upward, but it will take some time to fully recover from the ravages caused by the coronavirus outbreak. […]
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Reviewing and implementing each inventory management process for your business can be less than glamorous, but it’s vital for your continued success. In the past, this used to mean painstaking hand counts of all of your inventory, but today’s technology has changed this.
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You might notice ecommerce platforms are shifting from “optional” to “mandatory” for companies of all sizes with products to sell online. Sure, you can sell independently through a custom-built ecommerce website, but be prepared for the hefty development costs and technical headaches.
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As your business expands and your clientele builds with it, you’ll find yourself juggling more packages than you know how to handle. The more shipments you need to make, the more expensive it becomes. Finding a reliable carrier on your own is tricky when you have not made connections among the various carrier companies out […]
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If you started your business out of a garage with two friends and one packing tape dispenser between the three of you, you’re likely used to handling your own logistics and shipping. However, as your company has grown in size and customer base, the old methods of fulfilling customer orders just aren’t cutting it anymore. […]
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How much money are you losing because you can’t keep up with stock replenishment? Studies performed before the pandemic indicated that inventory supplies at U.S. retailers were only 63% accurate and that 34% of it shipped late. Overstocking causes its own set of problems, with the carrying costs for items totaling 10% to 20% of […]
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