Calculating Your Total Cost Per Unit When it comes to your bottom line, you need to be aware of how all of your costs cumulatively influence your pricing, or cost per unit (CPU) to receive the most benefit. Today, we’ll discuss how your shipping and fulfillment rates affect your CPU…
Read More[embed]https://youtu.be/IX0aXufl0jM[/embed] Pitfalls to Avoid When Shipping Internationally First, let’s clarify that international shipping is a nebulous and intricate topic (which is one of the reasons for this blog: to help make ecommerce shipping an easier task). That said, we will outline some of the potential issues that can happen when…
Read More[embed]https://youtu.be/qBe6YB3KvEU[/embed] With any business, there is a level of risk attributed to the basic process of exchanging goods and services. When it comes to ecommerce order fulfillment of orders sold on Amazon, Groupon or other similar marketplaces, the risk of penalties or being permanently shut down could be high if…
Read MoreHow do you weigh ecommerce shipping costs against your bottom line? While, in theory, it would be fantastic for the customer if we could ship everything for free, in reality, that usually isn’t plausible. At Fulfilltopia, we aim to make ecommerce fulfillment and distribution a seamless experience, so let’s discuss…
Read MoreI have a client that is selling products on Walmart.com... and we are handling their ecommerce order fulfillment. I want to share my insights on this relatively new ecommerce channel. I will update this page periodically. Insight #1 Walmart.com branding only. If you sell on Walmart.com and you fulfill the orders,…
Read MoreWhat is dimensional weight and how is it calculated? Dimensional weight is simply how freight or ground carriers, like FedEx or UPS, calculate the dimensional factor (volumetric weight) of what something should weigh versus the actual weight. In 2015, both UPS and FedEx made critical changes when determining the…
Read MoreAlmost every company using Ecommerce to sell product(s) online will eventually contemplate, when is it time to outsource order fulfillment? This is usually followed by these frequently asked questions: How much will order fulfillment cost? Can I afford it? Is it cheaper to do it myself? Well here are some…
Read MoreDo you know what the percent of handling costs should be compared to the price point of your product? Do you know how using an e-commerce fulfillment company can impact your profits? Strategically knowing what the cost of shipping could be, can be vital for your sustainability in business. So…
Read MoreAre you overwhelmed by the varying complexity of selling to major retailers? If you’re trying to get your product into one of the big box stores, be sure to ask yourself the following questions before getting in the game: Are you prepared to navigate through the different channels required by…
Read MoreWhen preparing your e-commerce store and your shopping cart for various shipping options, it’s important to understand how the integration process works. Which options should you use? How can you present them in the checkout area? How can you include handling with the cost of shipping? If it sounds confusing,…
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