eCommerce Shipping & Fulfillment Blog

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!

TikTok Shop offers three fulfillment options. This guide covers FBT vs. Seller Shipping, what changed with TikTok's 2026 policy shift, and when a 3PL makes more sense.

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 ended its FBA prep service January 1, 2026. Here is what that means for sellers and how to find a prep center that covers FNSKU, polybag, and bundle prep.

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...

In the dynamic world of warehousing and logistics, the role of essential tools and practices cannot be overstated. From the versatile pallet truck to the efficient shelving systems, each element plays a crucial part in ensuring smooth oper...

The best 3PL companies in 2026 compared on published pricing, account management, accuracy, and onboarding speed — match the right one to your business without a sales call first.

All Amazon sellers want to make selling on Amazon FBA easier and more efficient. Third-party Amazon FBA prep services are a great way to do that. If you are ready to take your Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) sales to the next level, there are some factors to consider when choosing the best FBA prep services for you. A quick Google search reveals many companies offering FBA prep services. Which is the right choice? That is the question we are going to answer today. It all boils down to your unique business needs. Location, pricing, customization options, storage, and more all must be considered. These are the top 6 factors to ask yourself to help find the best Amazon prep services for your business.

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.

Warehousing services are an important part of the supply chain and logistics industry. They provide businesses with a place to store their goods, as well as the necessary equipment and personnel to manage those goods. Warehousing can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a business, making it an essential part of any logistics plan. There are many different types of warehousing services available, so it is important to choose the right one for your needs. Read on to learn more about what warehousing services are and how they can benefit your business.

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.

Austin 3PL services with same-day shipping (12pm cutoff), local drop-off/pickup, and dedicated account management. Simpl Fulfillment serves Austin ecommerce businesses with lower shipping costs and flexible fulfillment solutions.

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.

How 3PL integrations actually work for Shopify, WooCommerce, and Amazon stores, what to ask before you switch, and how Simpl fits in. Starting at $7/order.

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.

The 10 best 3PL fulfillment companies for DTC brands at 50 to 5,000+ orders/month. A side-by-side on pricing, order minimums, locations, integrations, accuracy SLAs, and what each one is actually built for.

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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Fulfillment batching groups identical or similar orders so a picker can grab everything for the batch in one trip. It cuts pick-and-pack labor — until it doesn't.

Multichannel means you sell on multiple channels — Shopify, Amazon, retail, wholesale — and run each one as its own pipe. Omnichannel means those pipes share inventory, customer data, and order routing so a shopper can buy in one place and pick up, exchange, or return in another. Here's when each one fits.

Production forecasting is how you decide what to make next, when to start, and how much. For ecommerce brands it sits between demand forecasting (what will sell) and inventory planning (what to keep on the shelf) — and it's the lever that prevents both stockouts and the bigger problem of cash tied up in slow-moving inventory.