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A Guide to the RFP Process: Steps for a Successful 3PL Search
Streamline your eCommerce logistics with the right 3PL or 4PL partner. Learn the essential RFP process steps to identify the best provider.
Reverse Logistics: Best Practices to Make Returns Your Competitive Advantage
Does your return process leave much to be desired? Discover how to harness reverse logistics with this guide.
10 Critical Questions to Ask Before Choosing Your Fulfillment Partner
Choosing a fulfillment service can be overwhelming. Here are 10 critical questions to ask before deciding.
Amazon Brand Protection: How to Protect My Brand on Amazon
Are you wondering how to protect my brand on Amazon better? Learn about the strategies and tools available for brand protection on Amazon
10 Ways to Optimize Logistics to Protect Your Brand
When you optimize your logistics, you guard your buyer experience, prevent poor reviews and mishaps, and protect your brand.
6 Common Amazon Seller Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
We’ve gathered 6 Amazon FBA mistakes sellers commonly make and show you how to avoid these pitfalls in your own eCommerce activities.
Amazon Inbound Placement Fees: What They Are and How to Reduce Shipping Costs
Learn how to reduce costs despite the new Amazon inbound placement fees with MyFBAPrep's strategic Amazon partnerships.
9 Signs it’s Time to Shift From Your Own Warehouse to a Nationwide Network
Like any healthy relationship, sometimes you need more space. Read the 9 signs it might be time to expand to a nationwide warehouse network.
A Guide to Cross-Selling for Higher Average Order Values
Learn how cross-selling can help you boost your average order values, enhance your buyer experience, and spread your brand further.
Channel Diversification: Diving Into DTC and Other Marketplaces
Maintain brand consistency while investing in channel diversification to protect your brand, acquire more customers, and mitigate risks.
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How to Craft Your Bundling Strategy For DTC Success
Perfect pairs exist all around us — salt and pepper, lemon and lime, milk and cookies. Chances are your favorite online store also hosts its own perfect pairs in a smart bundling strategy. Crafting a DTC bundling strategy is the secret to leveraging the sales potential of these perfect pairs and ensuring your brand stands out against competitors.
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From Cart to Customer: How to Optimize Your eCommerce Logistics with Taylor Smits [Ep.158]
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Prime Talk: PT131- Taylor Smits - Co-Founder & Chief Supply Chain Officer at My FBA Prep
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The Opportunity Podcast: How to Get the Most Out of Your 3PL Fulfillment With Taylor Smits [Ep. 99]
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Two Amazon Sellers and a Microphone: #198 - How Enterprise Level Amazon Sellers Can Benefit From Using A 3PL Network with Taylor Smits
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Return on Podcast: Structuring Your E-Commerce Logistics - Return on Podcast Ep. 3 with Taylor Smits
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Riverbend Consulting: eCommerce Logistics
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Amazon Seller Insights: Leverage 3PL Expertise to Win Amazon Race— Taylor Smits
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The Smartest Amazon Seller: Episode 106: FBA Scales. Getting inventory into FBA doesn't. Best solutions with Taylor Smits
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Next Level eCommerce: The Amazon Mafia vs. The Ticket Mafia: Choose Your Own Adventure - Taylor Smits
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808 Podcast: #423 Taylor Smits - My FBA Prep
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USPS vs UPS? Shipping goods to customers is (hopefully) the final step in an eCommerce supply chain, but with multiple shipping carriers available, it can be difficult to choose one to deliver your orders. UPS (United Parcel Service) and USPS (United States Postal Service) are two of the largest options in the U.S and part...
When customers order certain products, they may not want other people to know what they purchased. That could be due to the product’s value, it being sensitive or personal in nature, or the customer bought a gift and doesn’t want someone in their household to know what it is. Whatever the reason to hide a...
In 2023, about 356 billion packages were shipped worldwide. Each of those packages moved through a vast, complex web of logistics, and shipping carriers are the backbone of that intricate system. They do more than just pick up and drop off boxes; shipping carriers rely on advanced technology, strategic planning, and intricate networks to keep...
Having a business idea is easy; the real challenge is bringing it to life. That’s why many great ideas remain wistful thoughts in people’s heads. But with a trusted supplier and manufacturer, those potentials can become a reality. You’re already halfway there if you know where to look and which suppliers and manufacturers to contact....
The subscription box business market is one of the fastest growing sectors in eCommerce. With an expected annual growth of 18.2% and an estimated market value of $71.77 billion by 2028, it’s a popular and highly profitable sector. That demand is well earned thanks to the model’s convenience, personalization options, and savings potential. If you’ve...
Starting an eCommerce business often feels like standing at a crossroads. You can either carve out a niche by creating a unique brand from scratch, or resell existing products, leveraging tried-and-tested items ready for market. The choice you make will alter your business’s trajectory. To help you decide which path to take, we’ll discuss the...
This is a guest post from Henrik Johansson, Co-founder and President of Gembah. Henrik believes human beings are creators by nature, and that ability separates us from all other species on the planet. Gembah’s mission is to bring that power of creation back to entrepreneurs and innovators everywhere. They help companies and inventors take their ideas from...
In today’s digitally dominant world, breaking into eCommerce isn’t just an optional approach for merchants — it’s a must for those who want to thrive. With more and more shoppers purchasing online, there are incredible opportunities to reach new customers, expand to global markets, and run your business 24/7 without consuming all your time. But...
Since 2018, product recalls from both the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have skyrocketed by 115%. The country has gone from 208 recalls a few years ago to over 400 product types in the present day. Consumer product recalls in 2023 alone totaled about 135 million units —...
Kitting is a value-added service to help your eCommerce business market, store, and ship products more efficiently. A kitting warehouse receives inventory and then repackages the multiple products into a single set. This cuts back on inventory management, overhead, and shipping expenses, as well as reduces the cost of selling items to customers. A 3PL...
With more than 310 million active users in over 100 countries and regions, Amazon is a platform bursting with opportunities for eCommerce brands to grow. The Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program has also become the go-to fulfillment method for 82% of the platform’s sellers, as it allows them to scale their operations and cater to Amazon’s...
Selling on Amazon pits you against 2.3 million other active sellers to land your offering in front of the platform’s audience. Whether you use your own fulfillment, FBA, or a 3PL, you’ll need to leverage smart merchandising and marketing to make your products visible and dominate your respective categories and SERPs. That’s even more critical...
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