More From This Author

About The Author

Rachel Hand

Content Marketing Manager

Rachel Hand is a Content Marketing Manager at ShipBob with expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and fulfillment technology. She brings 6 years of logistics and supply chain writing experience to her role, including her current 5-year tenure at ShipBob. Rachel has published 200+ articles, developed 7+ comprehensive eBooks, and created 20+ detailed case studies featuring ShipBob merchants, and has written for Okendo, ChannelEngine, Triple Whale, and more. She earned her BA from Wheaton College and gained valuable experience in healthcare logistics before focusing on ecommerce fulfillment content strategy.

210+

Posts Written

5+

Years writing for supply chain and fulfillment

7+

Published Resources

20+

Published Case Studies

Categories

Understanding Supply Chain Operations

Discover the seven operational components in a typical ecommerce supply chain, plus tips for honing your operational strategy.

By Published on 19 September 2022

Read More

Common Shipping Terms: An A-Z Glossary for 2025 (and Beyond)

This glossary provides a list of common shipping terms, as well as additional resources for further reading.

By Published on 12 September 2022

Read More

Material Requirements Planning Guide [+ What Comes Next]

Learn how retailers can use material requirement planning (MRP) systems to improve the manufacturing process.

By Published on 29 August 2022

Read More

Benefits of Supplier Relationship Management [+How to Improve SRM System]

Learn the 3 key steps in the supplier relationship management process, tips for improving supplier relations, and more.

By Published on 22 August 2022

Read More

Raw Materials Inventory: An Essential Guide for Manufacturers

Learn why raw materials inventory is critical to a manufacturing business’s supply chain, and how to calculate it.

By Published on 1 August 2022

Read More

Challenges Facing B2B Distribution Companies in 2025

Read up on the challenges B2B distributors face in 2022 and the best practices B2B distributors are using to navigate them.

By Published on 27 July 2022

Read More

Retail Procurement and Product Fulfilment Guide

Learn the basics of retail procurement, and the different types of retail procurement you may need for your ecommerce business.

By Published on 20 July 2022

Read More

Amazon Direct Fulfilment Services Explained With Pros & Cons

Learn what Amazon Direct Fulfilment is, and how it differs from FBA, FBM, and other Amazon fulfilment solutions.

By Published on 13 July 2022

Read More

Value Chain vs. Supply Chain: Understanding the Differences to Grow Your Business

Learn the difference between the value chain and the supply chain, and how both work together in your ecommerce business.

By Published on 4 July 2022

Read More

Etsy Fulfilment: Everything Sellers Need to Know

Learn all about Etsy order fulfilment, and how outsourcing fulfilment to an expert 3PL can simplify your multichannel ecommerce logistics.

By Published on 20 June 2022

Read More