Inventory Management

12 May 2023

Inventory turnover ratio is an important metric to track for any retail business, whether you’re a traditional brick and mortar store or an online eCommerce brand. Today, we’re going to take a look at what inventory turnover is, how to...

Operational Excellence

3 May 2023

Definition of warehouse logistics Warehouse logistics refers to the operational processes within a warehouse, encompassing fulfilment, inventory management, health and safety, resource management, inventory positioning, and more. Warehouse logistics involves planning, managing, and co-ordinating each element of the warehouse to...

eCommerce Insights

24 February 2023

One of the earliest decisions to make as an eCommerce business owner is where to store your inventory. At the beginning, it’s common to tape off a bit of space in your spare room or your garage and designate that...

Operational Excellence

28 November 2022

When we think of a parcel, most of us probably think about the exterior packaging. Is it sturdy? Is it easy to open? Is it sustainable? Does it look great? People who don’t work in eCommerce probably don’t think about...

Operational Excellence

18 November 2022

Every business, whether they’re selling goods or services, needs distribution logistics. It’s how we get our goods and services into the hands of consumers once they’re ready to be ordered. In eCommerce, a robust distribution logistics strategy is essential for...

Inventory Management

23 August 2022

Inventory positioning refers to the physical location inventory occupies within the warehouse and the wider supply chain. Part of any supply chain or warehouse manager’s role is to ensure that inventory is positioned in the optimal location in order to...

Operational Excellence

16 August 2022

In the eCommerce industry, inbound and outbound logistics refer to the process of receiving and sending goods respectively. If you own or work for an eCommerce company, you’ll have likely heard these terms thrown around quite a bit, and have...

Inventory Management

15 August 2022

Holding the optimal amount of stock in storage at any one time is more difficult than it sounds. eCommerce business owners need to strike the balance between being able to meet customer demand while avoiding unnecessary storage costs due to...

Inventory Management

1 August 2022

Painting an accurate picture of your inventory costing isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do if you’re shipping a lot of orders each month. However, inventory management has a huge impact on profitability, so the more you understand which goods...

Inventory Management

21 July 2022

An important part of running a business effectively is ensuring that you are getting the most value out of your storage and logistics costs. With so many micro-costs and variables involved in the supply chain, it can be difficult to...

Operational Excellence

27 June 2022

There are many cogs that make up the supply chain. Some areas that are less discussed include the first mile-sorting centre and first-mile delivery. Today, we’re going to shine a light on these incredibly important aspects of the supply chain,...

Shipping

12 May 2022

Understanding Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) is essential for any business considering trading internationally. DDP is a popular shipping method for B2B traders, but there is quite a bit to unpack to ensure it’s a cost-effective shipping solution for your business....