Fulfillment Knowledge

Omnichannel Fulfillment

To say the order fulfillment expectations of consumers have evolved would be something of an understatement. The words “next day delivery” resonate loudly, and not

March 4, 2024

Fulfillment Knowledge

Wholesale Distribution, Fulfillment, Logistics & Retailer Drop-Shipping

There’s no arguing that the nature of commerce has been revolutionized by advancements in technology and transportation. Aspects of commerce such as wholesale distribution, fulfillment,

December 13, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

Cross Docking: Everything You Need to Know 

What is Cross Docking? Cross docking is a strategy in the realm of logistics that aims to minimize product warehousing time. With this strategy, products

November 6, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

3PL Warehousing and Distribution

Third party logistics (3PL) providers are companies that provide outsourced logistics and supply chain management services to businesses looking for hands-off product management and supply

October 20, 2023

Press Release

ShipCalm Lends 3PL Expertise to Send Supplies to Maui Fire Victims

CARLSBAD, Calif.– While residents of Lahaina, Maui are still recovering from the deadliest American wildfire in a century, those on the mainland continue to collect

October 17, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

Logistics Management Services

Logistics refers to the side of business concerned with how products move from supplier to customer. Efficient logistical management is crucial to successful business operations.

October 16, 2023

ShipCalm Receives $2 Million Financing Round

CARLSBAD, Calif.– As smaller, next generation e-Commerce businesses continue to struggle with logistics, they need more comprehensive solutions to not only compete but to also keep

August 16, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

What is a 3PL & How do I Choose the Right Logistics Provider?

It may come as something of a surprise, but more than 60 percent of companies outsource their logistics needs annually. Third party logistics (3PL) providers

June 7, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

Dunnage Defined: What Does it Mean, Types, & Uses

Shipping goods safely and securely is a priority for any eCommerce business or brand that ships product. Whether you’re shipping locally or across the country,

May 1, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

US Fulfillment Centers

Are you an eCommerce brand searching for a dependable, rapid, and budget-friendly shipping method to get your products to your customers? 3PL fulfillment centers might

May 1, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

Changing 3PL Providers: Knowing When & How to Transition

For eCommerce business owners, switching 3PLs can be a daunting task. However, knowing when it’s time to change, what steps are necessary for a seamless

April 14, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

3PL vs 4PL: What is the Difference?

As an eCommerce business owner, you know how important it is to quickly get your products out the door and into the hands of your

February 22, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

Logistics Services: Your Gateway to Supply Chain Success

When running a successful eCommerce business, robust and reliable logistics services are essential. What does that mean? And more importantly, how can you ensure you’re

February 17, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

Perpetual Inventory Systems: How They Work

Perpetual inventory systems are a critical part of managing inventory, especially for eCommerce businesses. They provide real-time visibility into stock and inventory levels, so business

February 13, 2023

Fulfillment Knowledge

Work in Process Inventory

Work in process (WIP) inventory is a type of inventory that tracks the progress of goods as they move through the production and supply chain

February 8, 2023

Shipping

The Basics of Kitting: A Comprehensive Guide

Warehouse kitting is an essential part of the order fulfillment process for eCommerce businesses today. Kitting allows brands to streamline operations and reduce costs by

January 20, 2023

Shipping

What Are Fuel Surcharges and How Are They Affecting Your Bottom Line?

Anyone that has been driving in recent months cannot deny seeing the climbing gas prices at the gas station. It seems that with every passing

December 12, 2022

Press Release

ShipCalm Names New CEO to Lead Next Stage of Company Growth

Carlsbad, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 — As the direct-to-consumer craze continues to explode, digitally native brands need comprehensive logistics solutions to keep up with the

August 17, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

Backorder vs Out of Stock: What Are They and Which Option Will Best Suit Your Business’s Situation?

In today’s economic climate, the faster consumers can receive their goods the better. Let’s face it: customers love instant gratification and the quicker a company

July 8, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

Ebay Fulfillment

Anyone who is slightly familiar with online shipping is aware of the timeless presence of eBay. Despite its evolving infrastructure, eBay has remained a top

June 21, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

What Are the Different Types of Barcodes and Labels and What Is Their Purpose

Through years of self-checkout, most people can recognize a barcode but rarely do they understand the purpose of the code. Outside of a random configuration

June 7, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

How Amazon Buy With Prime Can Help Your Ecommerce Store

Nowadays, online shopping and Amazon have become almost synonymous for consumers. Especially with the addition of Amazon Prime, boasting that sweet two-day shipping, it seems

June 2, 2022

Shipping

How To Negotiate Shipping Rates

If you’re an eCommerce business that frequently ships its inventory, you likely understand how quickly shipping costs can add up. Without having a firm understanding

May 27, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

Is Fulfilled By Amazon Worth It in 2022

Gone are the days of needing something for the house or family, jumping in the car, and traveling to purchase items. Now, purchasing goods is

March 28, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

10 Types of Warehouses: What Are They and How to Choose the Right One

As online commerce becomes more and more mainstream, the question of where inventory is kept is one that merchants need to consider. The convenience of

March 14, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

Walmart Fulfillment Services: How to Utilize Walmart’s Supply Chain for Your Ecommerce Business

Online shopping is the new normal, with many retailers, department stores, and companies modernizing their marketplaces to accommodate the digital age. With the increased popularity

March 9, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

Types of Packaging Materials

When shipping a large amount of products, whether as a small business or large ecommerce platform, utilizing the right kind of packaging materials is critical

March 1, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

10 Ways to Reduce Shipping Costs

No one likes a price jump, and shipping prices are no different. With the increasing popularity of the ecommerce industry, shipping prices are only projected

February 18, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

Electronic Data Interchange in Shipping

Understanding the entire scope of shipping logistics can be an overwhelming task, especially once a business begins selling products through larger marketplaces. Over time, merchants

February 14, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

What Is The Target Marketplace?

When consumers need to shop for goods, whether that be clothing and apparel or groceries, one of the most popular stores is Target. The American

February 10, 2022

Fulfillment Knowledge

Amazon Fulfilled by Merchant

There’s no denying the massive market effect that Amazon has seized in recent years. Amazon and other eCommerce platforms have completely uprooted the way consumers

August 9, 2021

Press Release

Brandon Hammermeister joins ShipCalm as Chief Revenue Officer

Partnership and Sales executive with extensive relationship, engagement and retention experience joins ShipCalm’s growing executive team dedicated to delivering on our mission to Make our Customers More Successful.

July 19, 2021

Fulfillment Knowledge

Delivery Exceptions: What are They and How to Handle Them

In the current marketplace, purchasing goods delivered to our doorstep is the new normal. And in that market, there’s heightened demand for quick and efficient

July 15, 2021

Fulfillment Knowledge

Selling On The Walmart Marketplace

As one of the largest retailers in the United States, Walmart has been a household name for decades. While it may be heavily associated with

July 13, 2021

Fulfillment Knowledge

Shipping Insurance: Defined, Types, & Cost

If you’re shipping anything of value, you want it to arrive in a safe and timely manner. Especially as a merchant or eCommerce business, shipping

June 9, 2021

Fulfillment Knowledge

Section 321: Duty-Free Entries

When importing items into the United States, there are numerous shipping logistics that need to be considered to guarantee a successful delivery. International customs, taxes,

June 1, 2021

Fulfillment Knowledge

Shipping Zones

When it comes to shipping goods domestically, it’s inevitable to run into the factor of shipping zones. While most know about the existence of shipping

May 27, 2021

Fulfillment Knowledge

What is a 3PL?

Let’s face it, shipping times and delivery expectations are just an average element of being a consumer these days. Gone are the days of heading

May 13, 2021

Shipping

Sustainable Packaging

Everyone loves the moment when a package arrives and they get to unveil the packaging to receive their items. There has been a recent increase

May 4, 2021

Success Stories

Beer Deer Success Story

It all started with a viral TikTok video. In the fall of 2020, Ryan Lubker decided to make himself a Beer Deer™—a deer head out

April 15, 2021

Uncategorized

UPS SurePost Guide for Business Owners

We are experiencing a massive shift in the way consumers shop, and lately it’s been online. As technology has advanced and online businesses have grown

April 12, 2021

Shipping

Guide to Shipping Alcohol

It’s pretty safe to say that 2021 has brought on a normalized appreciation for delivered items. From clothes to groceries, if we have the option

April 1, 2021

Shipping

Difference between Dropshipping and Third Party Fulfillment

Online shopping isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. According to Digital Commerce estimates, 2020 experienced the “highest annual U.S. eCommerce growth in at least two decades”

March 26, 2021

Success Stories

Ponto Success Story

Three years ago, Aaron Roubitchek was looking for more. After cutting his teeth at big tech companies, he felt an entrepreneurial tug to create a

March 9, 2021

Fulfillment Knowledge

How to Forecast Inventory

Inventory forecasting is a crucial element of any prosperous distributor of goods or wholesale items. The last thing that a business owner wants is for

February 25, 2021

Shipping

DDP vs. DDU vs. DAP Shipping Incoterms: What’s The Difference?

Buying and selling goods internationally have never been more popular. Whether you’re a buyer or seller of products or services, it’s crucial to know the

February 22, 2021

Shipping

What is a Clearance Delay?

A “clearance delay” is the term used when packages or shipments are held at customs. If you’re shipping internationally or importing product across a border,

January 22, 2021

Shipping

How to Ship Perfume & Cologne in the Mail

Perfume is a lucrative industry. In fact, it was estimated to be worth more than $50 billion in 2022! (yes, that is with a “B”).

November 22, 2019

Fulfillment Knowledge

Fulfillment Center vs Warehouse: What Are the Differences?

A fulfillment center is really just a warehouse that packs and ships products to consumers. Yet despite the two terms being used almost interchangeably, the

September 3, 2019

Shipping

Calculating Dimensional (Volumetric) Weight

Knowing how to calculate dimensional weight (also referred to DIM weight) is key to understanding an accurate cost of shipping product to customers. Regardless of

August 30, 2019

Shipping

What is Cold Chain Logistics & Management?

Cold chain logistics is the technology and process that allows for the safe transport of temperature-sensitive goods and products along the supply chain. It relies

August 29, 2019

Shipping

FedEx Ground Economy, Formerly FedEx SmartPost, Guide for Business Owners

In 2021 FedEx changed the name of FedEx SmartPost to FedEx Ground Economy. The services provided and information in this article have remained the same

June 14, 2019

Shipping

What is FOB Shipping? Understanding FOB Shipping Point vs. Destination

International Commercial Terms (incoterms) were designed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to make international trade easier by creating a universal standard language, a

June 13, 2019

Shipping

Understanding Amazon FNSKU and How to Create One

Fulfillment Network Stock Keeping Unit (FNSKU) is an Amazon-unique term. FNSKUs are the barcodes that help the eCommerce guru identify and track products and connect

June 12, 2019

Shipping

Standard Pallet Size and Dimensions

Pallets are great resources for business owners shipping product. Not only do they help protect items during transit, they also maximize space and drastically reduce

June 11, 2019

Fulfillment Knowledge

Seller Fulfilled Prime Guide

The 2015 launching of Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) was exciting for merchants with Professional Selling Accounts who had longed to see the Amazon golden

June 10, 2019

Fulfillment Knowledge

Shipping or Mailing CBD Oil

The cannabis industry has exploded in recent years – and its rapid growth and popularity have begged many questions about legality. Questions like: Is shipping

May 8, 2019

Fulfillment Software

Is ShipStation worth it?

As order volume picks up many small business owners find themselves constantly logging into Stamps.com or FedEx Online to generate shipping labels for the half

January 17, 2019

Fulfillment Software

Does ShipStation have fulfillment warehouses?

One of the common questions that come up for ShipStation users and potential ShipStation customer is if ShipStation operates their own fulfillment centers and warehouses. The short

January 17, 2019

Fulfillment Knowledge

Carton Packaging: Master Cartons, Inner Cartons, & Outer Cases

Customers often reach out for guidance on how to best-develop Master Cartons and Inner-pack Cartons. The conversation generally starts like this: “We were thinking of

January 17, 2019