ShipBob: A Global Ecommerce Order Fulfillment Partner ShipBob is a global logistics platform that fulfills ecommerce orders for direct-to-consumer brands. Our mission is to make you more successful online by providing best-in-class fulfillment so your customers get the fast and affordable shipping they expect. With reliable fulfillment services, warehouses near your customers, and connected technology that powers our fulfillment network, we help improve transit times, shipping costs, and the delivery experience for your customers.
ShipBob Fulfillment Center Guided Tour - 3D 360° VR Video Have you ever seen what happens inside a fulfillment center? Check out this tour of a ShipBob warehouse and follow the steps it takes to get a package to your customer's doorstep!
What is a 3PL? Intro to Third-Party Logistics If you are an ecommerce business owner, you may have heard the term 3PL. You probably then asked, "What is a 3PL?" Order fulfillment is an integral part of your operations. As your business grows, you may find that fulfilling customer orders in-house is no longer feasible. At this point, you’ll need to expand your fulfillment strategy; for many businesses, this means outsourcing fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) company. As a business owner, it’s vital to understand how 3PLs work in order to make the most of your ecommerce fulfillment strategy and grow and scale your company. Here’s what you should know. - WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Definition of a 3PL 00:55 - Choosing the right third-party logistics company - Technology 01:55 - Choosing the right third-party logistics company - Fulfillment network 02:09 - More about distributed inventory 02:56 - Custom boxing and packaging 03:26 - Choosing the right third-party logistics company - Customer service & support 04:00 - Why a 3PL?
How To Offer Two-Day Shipping How to offer two-day shipping is an important topic for all ecommerce business owners. An Arvato study found that 53% of consumers say that speed of delivery is an important factor when it comes to evaluating their online orders, while 54% of shoppers have abandoned an order because delivery was too expensive. It’s never been more important to offer customers convenient delivery options including 2-day shipping. Fortunately, you no longer have to be a trillion-dollar business to provide 2-day shipping to your customers. Watch this video to learn how you can offer two-day shipping for your small ecommerce business.
Order Fulfillment Explained in 3 Minutes Everything you need to know about order fulfillment explained in under four minutes! YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - The importance of providing a seamless customer experience 00:40 - What is order fulfillment? 01:20 - Determining order fulfillment strategy 01:24 - Business size and volume 01:45 - Sales channels and technology 02:08 - Location of customers 02:27 - Customization needs 02:46 - Outsourcing order fulfillment