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We’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is that it’s never been easier to start your own business. To sell online today, you need very little knowledge and very little financial investment. There’s a tonne of eCommerce platforms out there that allow you to create a beautiful
It’s never been easier to capture data. All of the best eCommerce platforms on the market today capture a wealth
When selling online, photographs can be powerful. There’s nothing quite like a photograph to showcase your product, catch some eyes,
One of the earliest decisions to make as an eCommerce business owner is where to store your inventory. At the
As soon as a customer makes a purchase, the last mile process begins. There’s a lot that happens behind the
When businesses think about logistics, most are thinking about an item’s journey from manufacturer to customer. Reverse logistics, on the
Shipping costs can be a bit of a headache for eCommerce businesses, but opting to use flat-rate shipping can help
What Is 3PL? A 3PL (or third-party-logistics) partner is an organisation that typically provides warehousing, fulfilment, transportation, and other forms
Are you ready to take the plunge into entrepreneurship? Starting up and running a business is no easy task, and
What a way to start the New Year! An achievement over 10 years in the making, reaching 20 million orders
Growth starts with a mindset – the underlying attitude, belief, and outlook that shapes our decisions and informs our actions.
Despite a global economic downturn, Peak 2022 was our busiest yet. While we’re still processing high volumes, the rush is
When we think of a parcel, most of us probably think about the exterior packaging. Is it sturdy? Is it
For eCommerce businesses, products are their bread and butter. While good products aren’t all you need to succeed (enter customer
Every business, whether they’re selling goods or services, needs distribution logistics. It’s how we get our goods and services into
Like most things in life, you can’t get anywhere in eCommerce without a good plan. A logistics plan is one
If you’re a fulfilment provider – whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in the business for a while
If you sell consumer electronics, keeping track of your inventory can be a challenge. With so many different types of
From scooping up an award from the Sunday Times to attending the eCommerce Expo in London, let us fill you
When you’re shipping high value items or large quantities of goods, you’ll naturally want to be protected if things go
It seems as though you can’t scroll through Instagram or watch a YouTube video today without seeing an advert for
As a customer, there’s nothing worse than being super excited about a product only to find that it’s out of
Inventory positioning refers to the physical location inventory occupies within the warehouse and the wider supply chain. Part of any
In the eCommerce industry, inbound and outbound logistics refer to the process of receiving and sending goods respectively. If you
Holding the optimal amount of stock in storage at any one time is more difficult than it sounds. eCommerce business
Choosing the right fulfilment provider requires lots of research. There’s a lot to consider, such as pricing, location, and capacity.
Painting an accurate picture of your inventory costing isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do if you’re shipping a lot
An important part of running a business effectively is ensuring that you are getting the most value out of your
It can feel like there are endless possibilities when it comes to selling online, with dozens upon dozens of channels
If there’s one thing that eCommerce businesses couldn’t function without, it’s eCommerce software. There are many different types of eCommerce
As an eCommerce business, it’s only natural that a customer may want to return a product to you. There are
There are many cogs that make up the supply chain. Some areas that are less discussed include the first mile-sorting
At James and James, we continuously ask our clients for feedback so we can create a platform that works even
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been recognised by FEBE as one of the fastest growing founder-led companies in the
Perpetual inventory system Managing inventories correctly is a big part of running an eCommerce business. You need to strike a
Warehouse inventory management When starting out as a new business, managing inventories is fairly straightforward if you’re starting small. But,
We take a look at the importance of a good shipping policy, what to include, where to put it on
At James and James, we’re always looking for ways to improve. After receiving some constructive feedback from our clients, we
A supply chain is a network of people and organisations working together to ensure that goods are delivered to where
Understanding Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) is essential for any business considering trading internationally. DDP is a popular shipping method for
eCommerce customer service is essential for building trust with your customers, which helps generate sales and improves customer loyalty and
When it comes to retail, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. However, in order to reach the biggest audience and make the
James and James Fulfilment is considering how it can work with metaverse platforms such as Decentraland in providing a virtual
eCommerce logistics is the process of picking, packing and delivering an online order from the eCommerce brand to the customer.
Minimum order quantity is a requirement from some manufacturers for the minimum number of orders to be purchased at one
Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) shipping is where the seller takes all responsibility for fees and risks of shipping goods until
We’re delighted to announce that James and James has featured yet again in the Financial Times’s FT1000: Fastest Growing Companies
We are thrilled to have been awarded the Employer of the Year Award at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2021.
After a period of sustained growth, and as it considers greater international expansion plans, James and James announces Emma Dempsey
James and James announces its partnership with international payments company, WorldFirst to offer dedicated fulfilment and payment services, and exclusive
James and James is exhibiting at this year's must-attend IRX/eDX 2021 which returns to the NEC, Birmingham, Wednesday 13 and
James and James Fulfilment features on the front page of All Things Business following its recent Queen's Award presentation at
Continued growth by James and James Fulfilment has resulted in expanding its UK operations and business model into Europe (EU)
In 2021, James and James Fulfilment hires 92 new staff, expands operations into its new Northampton-based fulfilment centre and continues
James and James features in Modern Retail's Guide to Fulfilment eBook on pages 10-11. The guide offers best-practice advice on
What role does logistics play in scaling up in a challenging eCommerce environment? James Hyde, CEO of James and James
DC Thomson, one of the leading media organisations in the UK, has selected James and James Fulfilment as its outsourced
James and James Fulfilment has ranked on the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100, following a year of accelerated
With eCommerce demand remaining high, James and James is set to continue its 2020 hiring spree, creating 125 seasonal and
Smaller brands can now offer consumers best-in-class returns via James and James, including prepaid postage, access to 12,500 drop-off locations
James and James has migrated its ControlPort order fulfilment software to Amazon Web Services (AWS), enhancing speed, resilience and scalability.
James and James will increase its UK operational space sixfold, with a move to Liberty 196 – a new Prologis
James and James has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the field of International Trade, following a 1,700% increase
James and James has secured an £11 million investment from private equity investor LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group. It
James and James has been ranked #736 on the FT1000 – the Financial Times’ list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies –
The Parliamentary Review – an annual review of industry best practice, authored by ministers, business leaders and top journalists –
James and James has joined the 22nd annual Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 – a league table, published
James and James has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the field of Innovation, which is considered to