What packing materials do I need to ship furniture?
Use sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, foam, cardboard, and tape that fit the size and shape of your furniture. For large items, construct custom boxes out of large cardboard sheets.
How do I secure furniture inside boxes or containers?
Wrap furniture in protective materials like Styrofoam or bubble wrap. Use strong tape to securely seal wrapped items inside boxes or containers.
Why is it important to measure weight and dimensions?
A recent data exposure at a fulfillment vendor affected thousands of ecommerce customers' records. Four questions worth asking about data retention, access controls, breach notification, and subprocessors before you sign with a 3PL.
Apparel fulfillment is harder than standard ecommerce: size-and-color SKU matrices, high return rates, and poly-bag and hang-tag requirements. Here's what changes when you move clothing through a 3PL, what to ask before you sign, and how Simpl runs apparel programs, starting at $7/order.
What does order fulfillment actually cost? This guide breaks down every fee type, from pick-and-pack to receiving, storage, and setup, with real industry ranges and Simpl's flat-rate model as a case study.
