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27 Mar Why Shoes and Clothing Require Special Prep — and Why There’s an Extra Fee

Posted at 13:36h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

Why Shoes and Clothing Require Special Prep — AND WHY THERE'S AN EXTRA FEE If you have ever wondered why there is an additional fee for prepping shoes and clothing on top of standard per-item pricing, you are not alone. What many people do not realize is...

15 Nov Urgent Update: Amazon’s Logistics Network is Under Serious Strain—But There’s a Way Forward

Posted at 15:22h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

Urgent Update: Amazon’s Logistics Network is Under Serious Strain But There’s a Way Forward We have recently talked to sellers who are unable to send any inventory to West coast Amazon distribution centers. They are far from alone in facing this issue. The current state of Amazon’s...

07 Nov If You’re Sending Inventory to Amazon’s West Coast Facilities, Here’s an Important Update

Posted at 17:56h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

If you’re sending inventory to Amazon’s West Coast facilities here’s an important update: West Coast Amazon Congestion at Critical Level Due to heightened congestion at Amazon's West Coast fulfillment centers, Advanced Warehouse Distribution (AWD) and all cross-docking facilities (IXDs) are now at capacity. This backlog is causing significant...

15 Oct The Boutique 3PL Advantage: How Swifthouse Delivers Personalized and Efficient Fulfillment

Posted at 17:05h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

The Boutique 3PL Advantage: How Swifthouse Delivers Personalized and Efficient Fulfillment Navigating the bustling landscape of e-commerce can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with the intricacies of logistics. The responsibilities of inventory management, packaging, and shipping necessitate the services of a dependable third-party logistics provider...

12 Sep Avoid Suppressed ASINs: Essential Updates to Amazon Bullet Point Guidelines for 2024: What Sellers Need to Know

Posted at 05:12h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

Avoid Suppressed ASINs Essential Updates to Amazon Bullet Point Guidelines for 2024: What Sellers Need to Know Amazon bullet points have long been a vital tool for sellers and vendors to showcase key product features, unique selling points, and brand-specific details on product detail pages. As...

13 Mar Navigating Amazon’s New Inventory Placement Fees: Insights from a Seller’s Perspective

Posted at 13:13h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

Navigating Amazon's New Inventory Placement Fees: Insights from a Seller's Perspective As an FBA seller navigating the ever-changing landscape of Amazons ever changing policies and logistics considerations is paramount to maintaining a competitive edge. Amazon's recent announcement of new inventory placement fees has sparked concern, curiosity, and...

12 Feb Unveiling the Top 5 Pitfalls: Mistakes Amazon Sellers Should Avoid

Posted at 14:25h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

Unveiling the TOP FIVE Pitaflls: Mistakes Amazon Sellers Should Avoid In the vast and competitive world of e-commerce, Amazon stands as a colossal marketplace, attracting millions of sellers. However, success on this platform is not guaranteed, and many entrepreneurs find themselves grappling with common pitfalls. Here...

11 Feb The Budget-Friendly Guide: Unveiling the Cheapest Way to Do Amazon FBA Prep

Posted at 22:44h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

The Budget-Friendly Guide: Unveiling the Cheapest Way to Do Amazon FBA Prep In the world of e-commerce, Amazon's FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) program has become a game-changer for entrepreneurs looking to streamline their business operations. While the benefits of FBA are undeniable, the costs associated with...

14 Nov The Best Fulfillment Companies – 2024

Posted at 05:44h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

THE TOP SIX WAREHOUSE FULFILLMENT COMPANIES Choosing a fulfillment partner for your business is a critical step that can help drive the success of your brand. Picking the right one can bring significant operational cost savings that will lead to your brand growth through a partnership....

02 Dec Fulfillment Center Pros & Cons

Posted at 19:21h in 3PL, FBA PREP, FULFILLMENT, LOGISTICS, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, Uncategorized, WAREHOUSE

PROS If you are a business that requires shipping your product to consumers, you will at some point have to decide whether you want to handle receiving, inventory management, and shipping internally...