eCommerce Shipping & Fulfillment Blog

Ecommerce fulfillment is how an online order gets from your inventory to the customer's door: receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping. Here is what it includes, the three models brands use, and how to know when to outsource.

A step-by-step FBA prep checklist: FNSKU labeling, category packaging, bundling, and shipment creation, so your inventory clears Amazon's receiving without a fee or a hold.

ShipMonk leads on volume. ShipBob has the most subscription platform connections. Simpl starts at $7/order. Six 3PLs compared on kitting, batch shipping, and pricing for subscription boxes.

The best 3PLs for health and wellness brands in 2026, compared on storage, compliance, pricing, and ship speed. See where Shipfusion, GoBolt, Simpl, and others fit.

Apparel peak isn't the CPG peak with bigger volume. A peak-readiness checklist, what an apparel-only peak SLA should actually contain, and three ways to stress-test a 3PL's peak claim before you sign.

Pick and pack is the core fulfillment process: receive inventory, pull each order, pack it, ship it. Here's what it actually looks like — and how to tell if a provider does it well.

A no-fluff look at the top ecommerce fulfillment companies of 2026: what they charge, whether they have order minimums, and how they connect to your store.

Switching from ShipBob? Compare Simpl Fulfillment, ShipMonk, ShipHero, and Red Stag on pricing, speed, and order minimums.

Most brands wait too long to outsource fulfillment. Here's how to know when the math tips in favor of a 3PL, what it actually costs, and how to pick one.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on understanding cargo in ecommerce. In this article, we will delve into the definition of cargo in ecommerce, explore the various types of cargo handled by ecommerce businesses, and uncover how cargo is...

FIFO and LIFO are two ways of accounting for which inventory leaves first. The pick affects your taxes, your COGS, and what your warehouse actually does.

Warehouses are an important part of the eCommerce process, but they can also be a legal liability. In this post, we'll discuss warehouse legal liability and how to protect yourself from potential lawsuits. Stay safe out there!

Devanning is the controlled unloading of cargo from a sealed shipping container. Here's the steps, the staffing, and the planning that protects the day.

With the advancement of technology, businesses undertaking warehousing operations are increasingly aware that efficient maintenance is becoming more and more important. If a business fails to ensure their warehouse is well maintained, it can significantly impair their efficiency and limit their success. Knowing this, every business owner must understand the vital role maintenance plays in a warehouse's optimal operation and set realistic strategies for continuous improvement within their processes. Moving forward, it’s essential to focus on quality assurance practices that keep your warehouses running at peak performance levels. Read on to discover how to use preventive maintenance techniques within your warehouse operations!

As an eCommerce business owner will tell you, managing your Inventory can be overwhelming. Aside from the problematic tracking of stock levels, there is also a crucial consideration of the Finished Goods Inventory (FGI) that needs to be taken into account to maximize efficiency and profitability. FGI represents the completed goods or raw materials sitting on warehouse or store shelves and ready for sale. In other words, FGI is those items ready to ship immediately upon receiving orders from customers. Understanding how important it is to have all elements properly managed when dealing with finished goods inventory can be challenging. Still, this blog post will fill you in on everything you need to know about utilizing this key asset within your business.

Amazon's June 29 FBM handling-time enforcement is here. Here's what changes, what sellers risk if they miss it, and how same-day 3PL fulfillment keeps you covered.

You've heard all the buzzwords flying around lately - omni channel, multi-channel, omnichannel. What do they mean, and more importantly, how can you use them in your business? Wonder no longer! This blog post will break it all down for you. Stay tuned!

In the ever-evolving realms of retail and e-commerce, one concept that often pops up is 'backordered,' a term that might stir up confusion and frustration among customers anticipating their purchases. Understanding backorders is crucial fo...

AI agents started talking directly to logistics platforms this spring. Here's what's real, what isn't, and what a brand operator should actually do about it in 2026.

An 8-point audit to run against your current 3PL before Q4 — leading with the pricing and capacity questions generic checklists skip, so you know whether to stay, fix, or switch while there's still time to move.

Discover leading warehouse fulfillment services to boost your e-commerce efficiency in 2026. Find the perfect 3PL partner today!

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of 3PL services. Learn how third-party logistics can streamline your operations, reduce costs, and scale your business. Find out if 3PL is right for you.

If you source overseas and sell on Amazon, your inventory passes through more hands than most sellers expect before it ever reaches a fulfillment center. Two of those hands get confused constantly: the freight forwarder and the 3PL prep center. Here is how the inbound flow actually works.

Order accuracy is the share of orders you ship with no errors, and one of the first metrics to check when evaluating a 3PL. Here is what it means, what a good rate looks like, and how to judge a provider's claim.

If you're a start-up eCommerce business owner, or an established one looking to improve your fulfillment process, then this blog post is for you. In it we’ll outline the do's and don'ts of picking and packing fulfillment from my own experience as well as from colleagues in the industry. This will help save time and money on things like inventory storage costs, shipping rates, order errors etc. Read on if you want to know more!

Amazon gives buyers a 30-day return window on most FBA orders and handles most of those returns without you. Here is how FBA returns actually work, where they eat your margin, and when a 3PL is the cheaper call.

The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs in 2026, and CBP's new CAPE process lets importers claim refunds on what they overpaid. Here's how the refund works, who can file, and what's still not refundable.

Ready to stop packing orders yourself? Our comprehensive guide shows eBay sellers exactly when 3PL makes sense and how to choose the right fulfillment partner.

Returns are a real 3PL selection criterion, not an afterthought. How in-house, standalone returns vendors, and 3PL-integrated returns compare on cost, speed, and customer experience.

Like most business owners, you want to keep your costs down while still providing high-quality products and services. When it comes to fulfillment services, though, how do you know what's a fair price? In this blog post, we'll break down the cost of using a fulfillment center so that you can make the best decision for your business.

A 3PL holds your inventory, picks and packs every order, and ships it out, so you stop running a warehouse and get back to growing the brand. Here is the direct version: what a 3PL does for a growing store, plus the inventory basics worth having straight before you hand the warehouse off.

Discover the top 12 Shopify order management system tools. Compare features, pricing, and pros/cons to streamline your e-commerce operations in 2026.

Most third-party logistics providers quote 30-90 days for onboarding. At Simpl Fulfillment, we get smaller e-commerce brands live and shipping in 5-7 days. Here's exactly how we do it—and why the industry standard takes so much longer. How...

Explore the top 7 Amazon FBA alternatives to scale your e-commerce brand. Compare features, pricing, and pros/cons to find your ideal 3PL partner.

Discover the top 7 eco friendly materials for packaging. Our 2026 guide covers sustainable options to help your brand reduce its environmental impact.

Discover the top warehouse management system for small business in 2026 to boost efficiency, inventory accuracy, and order fulfillment. Explore your options today!

Discover effective warehouse storage solutions to optimize space and boost efficiency. Explore innovative options for your warehouse in 2026.

Find the best ecommerce fulfillment services for your brand. We review 12 top 3PLs with features, pricing, and pros/cons to help you scale in 2026.

What returns processing looks like when you outsource to a 3PL: who inspects, restocks, refunds, and how it changes your cost per return.

A good warehouse provider stores your inventory, picks and packs orders, and ships them on time, without you renting space or hiring a team. The hard part is matching the provider to how you actually ship. Here's what to weigh before you sign.

Shipping cost isn't one number — it's package dimensions, weight, zone, speed, and the carrier discount you do or don't have. Here's how each piece works.

What to do the day you find out your product needs a recall: legal triggers, customer notification, reverse logistics, refund mechanics, and how to keep trust.

How a US-based 3PL fits an international brand's stack: faster US delivery, simpler customs, and what it costs vs. shipping from your home country.

Misshipments cost far more than the original order — refunds, reships, customer-service time, lost goodwill. Here's where they come from and how to stop them.

A SKU is a unique ID you assign to every product variant. There's no universal format, so you build your own. A good one is readable and structured, so your team and your software can find any item fast. Here's how to set yours up.

Are you thinking about making the switch from Wix to Shopify? If so, you're definitely not alone. A lot of business owners are making the switch to Shopify these days, and for good reason! Shopify is a lot more versatile than Wix, and it offers a lot more features. In this blog post, we'll talk about some of the key reasons why you should switch from Wix to Shopify. We'll also talk about how to make the switch, so stay tuned!

Is your business looking for a new and exciting way to sell its products? If so, then the Target Plus Marketplace may be just what you're looking for! In this post, we'll give you a rundown of how to sell on the Target Plus Marketplace, and we'll also provide some tips on how to make the most of this platform. So read on to learn more!

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