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SKU vs UPC: Breaking Down the Differences
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 9, 2025
The complexities of inventory and product management start with understanding two key tools: SKUs and UPCs. Though they might seem interchangeable, their unique roles are essential for streamlining operations, optimizing inventory, and enhancing the customer experience. This guide bre …
Discrepancy Meaning and Implications In Ecommerce Explained
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 7, 2025
In the context of ecommerce fulfillment, discrepancies can disrupt operations, erode customer trust, and impact a business’s bottom line. Recognizing and addressing discrepancies effectively is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and delivering consistent customer experie …
Companies Who Don't Offer Free Shipping But Succeed Anyway
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 6, 2025
It's no secret that we live in an age where consumers expect free shipping as a standard. But several notable examples of companies who don't offer free shipping show success is possible without the strategy. Can you keep customers happy while saving on this extra cost? Let's explore …
How to Calculate Inventory When You Haven't Counted
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 3, 2025
Accurate ecommerce inventory management is essential for any ecommerce business, but what happens when a physical count isn’t feasible? How do you calculate inventory when you haven't counted? Whether due to time constraints, incomplete records, or operational challenges, businesses o …
Examples of Operating Expenses Almost Every Ecommerce Business Has
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Jan. 1, 2025
Operating expenses are an unavoidable part of running any business, but understanding and managing them effectively can transform them from a financial burden into a strategic advantage. For ecommerce businesses, where margins can be thin and competition fierce, keeping operating expe …
Optimizing Magento Fulfillment: Strategies for Success
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Dec. 31, 2024
In the competitive world of ecommerce, fulfillment is a cornerstone of customer satisfaction and operational success. Magento, a leading ecommerce platform, equips businesses with tools to refine and streamline their fulfillment operations. This article outlines actionable strategies …
What Is Factory Overhead? Here's Everything You Need to Know
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Dec. 27, 2024
For ecommerce businesses that manufacture their own products, managing production expenses is essential for profitability and growth. But what is factory overhead, really? Understanding these expenses is the first step to employing smart strategies for optimizing them. We cover everyt …
Slotting Fees Ecommerce Businesses Entering Into Physical Retail
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Dec. 26, 2024
For ecommerce businesses venturing into wholesale and B2B relationships, slotting fees can feel like a hurdle, but they’re also an opportunity to secure visibility and build retailer relationships. These fees, charged by retailers for shelf space, are a common but often misunderstood …
So Are We Done with De Minimis or Not?
by Rin Mosher on Dec. 24, 2024
If you own an American ecommerce business, chances are you’ve felt pressure from Shein, Temu, and every other discount brand somehow capable of profitably selling pants for $2. Foreign companies like them have dominated domestic and global markets alike with ridiculously low prices on …
Expedite Shipping Meaning In Logistics Explained
by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Team on Dec. 24, 2024
When a business chooses to expedite shipping, it pays more for transportation with a quicker delivery time frame. Where typical delivery options are usually enough for the average customer, there are circumstances where urgency is worth the premium. In this article, we will explore th …