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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.

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ShipBob’s 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.

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Beyond Shipping & Postage: The Hidden Costs of Self-Fulfillment for Online Merchants

Many ecommerce businesses manage order fulfillment in-house to save money. Besides shipping, what are the costs of doing it yourself?

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When to Split Inventory Across Multiple Fulfillment Centers

Learn why one warehouse isn’t enough for some ecommerce merchants and when you should distribute inventory across a 3PL’s network of fulfillment centers.

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5 Profitable Ecommerce Companies That Use 3PLs

Learn why more and more ecommerce companies are partnering with a 3PL to fulfill orders faster and scale at an incredible rate. 

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Need Last-Minute Holiday Fulfillment? Get Started Quickly With a 3PL

If you are in a bind and need help fulfilling your ecommerce orders ASAP, you may be surprised to learn how quickly you can start shipping with a 3PL.

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8 Warehouse Audit Best Practices + Warehouse Audit Checklist

A warehouse audit can be a huge undertaking. Learn why it’s so important to conduct a warehouse audit for your business, and the steps on how to do it.

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Guide to International Shipping: Everything You Need to Know to Ship Internationally

When shipping internationally, there are country-specific customs, duties, and regulations. Get an understanding of how it all works for a smooth delivery.

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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 […]

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

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

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