Inventory management is a critical aspect of any business, but it can be especially important for retailers. Poor inventory management can lead to lost sales and decreased profits, while effective inventory management can help retailers keep track of stock, optimize stock levels, and ensure that they are stocking the right products. There are a number ...
There’s a lot to talk about when discussing vendor-managed inventory. Some of this involves the context of these services and how they work. There’s been a lot of demand for new inventory models in the last few decades. As the relevant technology advanced, people started to think about better ways to handle everything that sits ...
The cubiscan system revolutionized the cubing and dimensioning sector 30 years ago when it developed a system capable of giving readings that are more accurate than its counterparts. Since then, Cubiscan has led the way in improving shipping and space management operations. Nowadays, E-commerce accounts for a considerable number of purchase transactions because of ...
The e-commerce packaging you choose can play a role in your online business’s success. Find out everything you need to know about stretch film packaging so you can decide whether it fits your company’s needs. Stretch Film Packaging Helps Prevent Damage Items that get damaged during shipping can cost your e-commerce business a lot of ...
Fulfillment is one of the most challenging parts of today’s e-commerce businesses. They face the important goal of streamlining order fulfillment and e-commerce packaging to meet an increasingly global demand. Online shoppers expect a quicker turnaround time than ever before. However, with less labor to work those jobs, those companies are turning to modern, automated ...
Most people outside the packaging industry use the words “corrugated” and “cardboard” interchangeably. In reality, they are two different materials. In some cases, cardboard and corrugated can be used for similar packaging applications. For the most part, though, one or the other will be clearly the best choice. In this post, we will review the ...
Efficiency is the name of the game if you want to be successful shipping any type of goods. Whether your company handles food, fulfills e-commerce or provides third-party logistics for others, waste and delays are your biggest enemies. Although it’s crucial to eradicate any inefficiencies that might exist in your supply chain and processes, there’s ...
Packaging is important. Even though many people don’t think much about it, packaging can be the unsung hero — or unnoticed villain — of a business in terms of customer retention, new customer acquisition, quality control, operating costs, sales revenue and overall profitability. This is why product packaging strategy is essential for every business, whether ...
Four bad things can happen if you don’t understand UPS packaging standards, USPS regular shipping requirements, and other parcel/freight carrier guidelines: You may pay slightly more to ship items. You may pay a lot more to ship items. Your items are more likely to be damaged in transit. Your shipment may be refused when the ...
The definition of smart packaging is hard to capture in a nutshell since it is an umbrella term that applies to many different types of technologies and packaging materials. One form of smart packaging is the integration of technology with packaging materials to enable the collection and sharing of data, giving people access to valuable ...
