How 3PL Fulfillment Can Support Drop Shipping (2023)
The rise in eCommerce has made things such as shipping estimates, fees and tracking part of our everyday language. Higher customer demand has led to merchants prioritizing suppliers who can provide faster, cheaper eCommerce fulfillment solutions at a higher volume,…
+ Read Full PostTransitioning from in-house eCommerce fulfillment can be intimidating — it involves a loss of control and ownership over certain processes. It can also be a smart financial decision that frees up resources so you can prioritize growth in other areas…
+ Read Full PostAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau quarterly reports, both total retail eCommerce sales and eCommerce as a percentage of total sales rose steadily from 2022 through 2023. In the most recent report for Q3 2023, retail eCommerce sales increased 2.3%…
+ Read Full PostTime is money, and when suppliers leave retailers waiting for an expected shipment, retailers are within their rights to require compensation. Retail chargebacks are one way retailers protect themselves in the event of a delayed or incorrect delivery, but they…
+ Read Full PostA WORD FROM LEGACY They say “when it rains, it pours,” and that’s certainly true when it comes to logistics news. From ILWU contract talks and rising diesel prices to new plans for supply chain policy and a cynical take…
+ Read Full PostA WORD FROM LEGACY Whether you’ve been closely following the news or choose to take a more hands-off approach to media consumption, you’ve likely heard the stories coming out of Ukraine. With that in mind, we start today’s Shipment off…
+ Read Full Post“My truck is my office and I have the best view every day.” That is the response recently provided by Tyrone J., a Legacy Supply Chain truck driver, when asked what he likes about his job. An unexpected (but not…
+ Read Full PostTo the outside world, every truck driving job may appear to be the same, with nothing particularly unique about them. It is a profession that can be learned by most anyone with few barriers to entry. And, with today’s market,…
+ Read Full PostThe supply chain of today is, in a word, complex. From globalized sourcing and omnichannel demand to disruptive events and ever-rising consumer expectations, it features so many intricacies that some have even likened it to a modern-day Gordian knot. With…
+ Read Full PostOnce a niche market dominated by online-only players, eCommerce is now a prominent feature within the retail landscape, and an integral component of nearly every retailer’s business strategy. According to data from Statista, over two billion people purchased goods or…
+ Read Full PostYears after the pandemic disruption, eCommerce growth continues to accelerate. According to recent figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce, eCommerce sales in the first quarter of 2023 accounted for 15.1% of total sales.. This information is, perhaps, unsurprising given…
+ Read Full PostIn our vast, yet tightly interconnected world, consumers are able to purchase products from halfway across the globe and have them on their doorstep within the matter of days. The global supply chain is the engine that makes this all…
+ Read Full PostWhether you intend to lease or build your warehouse and operate it yourself, or outsource your warehouse to a third party, the location of your warehouse has downstream effects on everything from your access to a skilled workforce to your…
+ Read Full PostEven the slightest change in the global supply chain can have a major ripple effect. To that end, it’s vital that organizations develop comprehensive logistics contingency plans, both at the supply chain and warehouse levels, in order to mitigate or…
+ Read Full PostThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken a serious toll on businesses across all industries, and supply chain companies are no exception. According to a recent survey from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), nearly 75% of companies report supply chain…
+ Read Full PostAs the first quarter of 2024 comes to an end, here are some observations over the past few months as well as predictions about the trucking...
+ Read moreFollowing the recent Baltimore Bridge collapse and subsequent port closures, we want to keep our customers informed about the situation and...
+ Read moreA growing coalition of 47 countries, including key players like the European Union, Canada, Japan, and various Pacific Island nations, is...
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