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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 250+ 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.

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Legacy WMS: When to Upgrade and How to Move Forward

Here’s how to spot legacy system symptoms and how to choose between upgrading your WMS, replacing it, or outsourcing entirely.

By Published on August 3, 2026

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How to Build a Warehouse Traffic Management Plan That Works

Learn how to audit your current warehouse traffic, build a practical management plan, and apply system-driven tasking.

By Published on July 27, 2026

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Local Supply Chains: A Practical Guide For Growing Ecommerce Brands

Here’s what local supply chains mean for ecommerce brands, weighs the benefits vs. the tradeoffs, and walks through a localization strategy.

By Published on July 20, 2026

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What is a 3PL Warehouse Management System? 2026 Guide

Here’s a non-negotiable feature checklist for choosing a 3PL WMS, plus a buyer-oriented set of questions for evaluating options.

By Published on July 13, 2026

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WMS for Small Business: How to Choose and Roll Out Software

Here’s essential features to look for in a WMS, how to evaluate vendors, and a practical rollout plan that sidesteps common pitfalls.

By Published on July 6, 2026

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Cross-Border Shipping Simplified: Methods, Best Practices, & Mistakes to Avoid

Learn how to simplify cross-border shipping with best practices for managing duties, customs documentation, and international inventory placement.

By Published on June 29, 2026

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Shipping Transparency: What It is, Why It Matters, & How to Achieve It

This guide walks you through how to leverage shipping transparency to turn shipping from a pain point into a competitive advantage.

By Published on June 15, 2026

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What is Speculative Stock? Examples & Ecommerce Use Cases

This guide equips you with everything needed to master speculative inventory, including practical frameworks and techniques.

By Published on June 8, 2026

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5 Essential Amazon Inventory Management Strategies to Maximize Profitability

This guide delivers key Amazon inventory strategies to help you optimize operations and scale with confidence.

By Published on June 1, 2026

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3PL Integration: 101 Guide to Automated and Connected Logistics Solutions

In this article, you’ll learn how 3PL integrations work, their advantages, and implementation steps – plus how ShipBob can help.

By Published on May 26, 2026

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