News and Articles
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Total Cost of Fulfilment: How to Model and Compare Providers
Total Cost of Fulfilment: How to Model and Compare Providers For CFOs, few decisions carry as much long-term financial weight as choosing, or changing, a fulfilment partner. On the surface, the numbers often seem straightforward: a storage fee here, a pick-and-pack rate there, shipping costs layered on. But the real economics of high-volume e-commerce fulfilment…
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When E-commerce Growth Outpaces Your Fulfilment Partner: How to Spot the Signs Early
When E-commerce Growth Outpaces Your Fulfilment Partner: How to Spot the Signs Early In today’s hypercompetitive e-commerce environment, delivery and fulfilment have become almost as important as the product itself. Nearly 65% of online shoppers have abandoned a purchase due to delivery delays or high shipping costs, a stark reminder that fulfilment bottlenecks directly affect…
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How Fulfilment Impacts Customer Lifetime Value
How Fulfilment Impacts Customer Lifetime Value In e-commerce, few performance measures are as closely linked to sustainable growth as customer lifetime value (CLV). The ability to not only acquire but also retain customers, encourage repeat purchases, and strengthen brand advocacy is central to scaling effectively. While marketing and product quality receive much of the attention,…
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Fulfilment RFP Mistakes That Kill Your Negotiating Power
Fulfilment RFP Mistakes That Kill Your Negotiating Power In today’s growing e-commerce and retail environment, selecting the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider through a Request for Proposal (RFP) is a high-stakes process. Done well, a fulfilment tender can unlock efficiency, scalability, and long-term cost savings. Done poorly, it can erode negotiating power, saddle businesses with…
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Inside the First 90 Days: How to Measure If Your 3PL is Delivering
Inside the First 90 Days: How to Measure If Your 3PL is Delivering Bringing a new 3PL partner on board is a high-stakes decision. The right partnership can unlock scalability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The wrong one can introduce risk, operational disruption, and hidden costs. In the first 90 days, operations directors are under pressure…
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3PL Trends in 2025 and Beyond: Robotics, Data, and Why Flexibility Beats Automation
3PL Trends in 2025 and Beyond: Robotics, Data, and Why Flexibility Beats Automation The Changing Shape of Fulfilment The e-commerce fulfilment sector is entering a new phase in 2025. Retailers facing rising customer expectations, volatile supply chains, and competitive online marketplaces are demanding more from their third-party logistics (3PL) partners. Automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics…
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3PL SLA Red Flags: What to Look for Before You Sign
3PL SLA Red Flags: What to Look for Before You Sign For e-commerce retailers scaling beyond a few thousand monthly orders, outsourcing fulfilment to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider often becomes essential. But the contract you sign, and specifically the Service Level Agreement (SLA), can determine whether that partnership fuels growth or erodes margins. An…
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Switching 3PL Without Losing Momentum: Migration Playbook for Scale-Up
Switching 3PL Without Losing Momentum: Migration Playbook for Scale-Up Switching third-party logistic (3PL) providers is one of the most consequential decisions a scaling retailer can make. For high-volume e-commerce companies, the right fulfilment partner can accelerate growth; the wrong move can create costly disruption. This whitepaper provides a structured migration playbook for retailers preparing to…
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In-House Fulfilment Hidden Costs
The Hidden Costs of Sticking With In-House Fulfilment For e-commerce retailers looking to scale, fulfilment is not simply a back-office function; it is a core component of customer satisfaction, operational resilience, and ultimately, margin protection. Many retailers begin by building their own fulfilment operations. This model can be useful during early growth, when control and…
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News: Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal
What It Means for U.S., U.K., and Global Retailers—and Trade Relations In a major legal decision that could reshape international trade dynamics, a U.S. federal court has struck down the controversial “Liberation Day” tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump. The court ruled that the administration overstepped its legal authority by imposing broad import tariffs…