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Kristina Lopienski

Kristina Lopienski is the Sr. Director of Marketing Communications at ShipBob, bringing 12+ years of expertise in content marketing, SEO, and writing for supply chain, logistics, and fulfillment industries to her role. She has authored 300+ blog posts, multiple eBooks, and 20+ case studies with ShipBob merchants. Her work has been featured in leading ecommerce publications, including Shopify, Klaviyo, BigCommerce, and Gorgias, among others.

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What are Logistics Costs: Are Your Logistics Costing You Too Much?

Running a successful ecommerce business involves managing a tight budget, yet many businesses unknowingly overspend in many areas. One of the costliest offenders is the supply chain. When there’s pressure to be competitive, offer customers the best service, and provide a memorable experience — all while being profitable — how do you keep logistics costs […]

By Published on 22 May 2019

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How to Fulfil Orders Yourself & What Challenges to Look Out For

Self-fulfilment is often the starting point for shipping orders for a small business. Here are the steps, challenges, and signs it’s time to use a 3PL.

By Published on 13 May 2019

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The Grass Isn’t Always Greener in the Other Fulfilment Centre: Why Synchro Left ShipBob, Then Came Back [Case Study]

Learn how health and wellness brand Synchro managed rapid growth while leaving ShipBob to work with another 3PL and then coming back to ShipBob again.

By Published on 22 April 2019

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Real-Time Courier Rates: How to Save You and Your Customers Money

Real-time courier shipping is an ecommerce shipping option that takes a more precise approach to calculating shipping costs. Learn how it works here.

By Published on 15 April 2019

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3PL Warehouse vs. In House Logistics: Should You Invest in Your Own Warehouse or Outsource Ecommerce Fulfilment?

When it comes to fulfilment, should a growing ecommerce company build or lease a warehouse and infrastructure themselves, or partner with a 3PL provider?

By Published on 2 April 2019

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[Infographic] The State of Ecommerce: What You Should Know About Online Shopping — From the Experts

If you have an online store, you need to stay on top of the latest trends. ShipBob created this infographic and polled the experts to help you do just that.

By Published on 29 March 2019

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All You Need to Know About Same-Day Fulfilment [Fast Shipping & Delivery]

Same-day delivery is here to stay. Learn how ecommerce businesses of all sizes accommodate customers and generate additional sales by offering it.

By Published on 9 November 2018

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ShipBob Opens Chicago Fulfilment Centre Six Times Larger Than Original Location

ShipBob announced the opening of its largest fulfilment centre to-date in Chicago, IL, which is six times larger than the previous Chicago location.

By Published on 6 September 2018

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Shipping to Big Cities: Why You Should Use Fulfilment Centers in Urban Areas

Is there really a difference between using a fulfilment centre in a large city or metro area and a 3PL that’s located in the middle of nowhere?

By Published on 18 May 2018

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3PLs from A to Z: Definitions for Order Fulfilment & Ecommerce Shipping

A helpful list of common abbreviations, acronyms, and terms you may come across when working with a fulfilment provider or self-fulfilling orders.

By Published on 16 March 2018

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