Month: February 2025

The Ultimate Glossary of Ecommerce Fulfillment and Inventory Management Terms

The Ultimate Glossary of E-commerce Fulfillment and Inventory Management Terms Understanding e-commerce fulfillment and inventory management is essential for running a successful online business. This glossary covers key terms related to third-party logistics (3PL), inventory control, warehousing, and order fulfillment. A Accessorial Fee Additional charges applied by carriers for extra services like inside delivery, liftgate …

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Beware the Rise of Fly-by-night, Under-Capitalized Ecommerce 3PL Startups and the Risks to Sellers

The Rise of Under-Capitalized Ecommerce 3PL Startups and the Risks to Sellers The ecommerce boom has fueled an explosion of third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse providers, many of which aggressiv ely advertise their services on social media. Unfortunately, a growing number of these ecommerce fulfillment warehouse companies are inexperienced, undercapitalized, meaning they lack the financial stability, …

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