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  • About Kristina Lopienski

  • Kristina is the Head of Content at ShipBob, where she drives the content marketing strategy and writes various articles, case studies, and white papers to help ecommerce merchants grow their business.

How TB12 Saved 25% on Shipping Costs by Switching 3PLs to ShipBob

Discover how fast-growing health and wellness brand TB12 partnered with ShipBob to offer fast, affordable shipping to customers.

Shipping Barcodes: What They Are & How 3PLs Use Various Barcodes

In this guide to using barcodes in fulfillment operations, we walk through how barcodes are used by a 3PL in receiving, shipping, and more.

Supply Chain Optimization: How to Maximize Supply Chain Efficiency

It’s almost impossible to grow your ecommerce business without any form of supply chain optimization. Learn the best ways to make logistics more efficient.

Shipping Fragile Items in 6 Easy Steps (& How ShipBob Makes it Simple for Ecommerce Businesses)

In this guide to shipping fragile items, learn how ecommerce businesses can take extra care when shipping breakable products.

Landed Cost: What It Is and Why You Need to Calculate It

Learn what a landed cost is, why it’s important for ecommerce businesses, how to calculate it, and how to improve your margins.

What is Batch Picking? Benefits, Methods, and Why It’s an Efficient Warehouse Picking Process

Batch picking is an effective way to improve picking speed and make warehouse operations more efficient. Learn how it works in the fulfillment process.

What is Distributed Inventory? 3 Benefits of Using Multiple Fulfillment Centers (& How to Do It)

Learn some of the top advantages of splitting your inventory across a 3PL provider's network of warehouses when you outsource fulfillment and how to do it.

How to Choose the Best Location of a Fulfillment Center When You Outsource to a 3PL

Learn the optimal location of a warehouse if you are outsourcing to a 3PL, how geography impacts order fulfillment, and whether you need multiple fulfillment centers.

ShipBob’s New Analytics Tool: How Fast-Growing DTC Brands Use Fulfillment Data

ShipBob’s analytics and reporting tool gives insights into where you should store your inventory, actual transit times by shipping method, and much more.

Shipping Damages: The Most Common Causes of Damage in Ecommerce and How to Prevent Them

Shipping damages happen while in transit for a variety of reasons, but there are steps you can take to minimize damages and ensure packages arrive safely.

WordPress Ecommerce Shipping: Scaling Your Online Store Through Shipping

Hosting an ecommerce shop on WordPress is a great way to sell goods online, but how should you ship to customers? Learn your top fulfillment options.

Switching 3PLs: How To Know It’s Time to Change Fulfillment Providers and What To Look For In A New 3PL

Not all 3PLs are created equal. Hear lessons learned from other brands, tips on switching 3PLs, and key steps for a smooth transition.