Direct Response Fulfillment is unique from other distribution channels that you may have experience with. If you’re a first-timer to Direct Response, we would recommend that you seek support from partners with significant expertise in the industry. If you currently work with providers outside of Direct Response, think twice before assuming they have the optimal … Continue reading 8 Ways Direct Response is Different
The month of November is right around the corner; which means shopping lists are being filled out and retailers everywhere are rolling up their sleeves. A new holiday season is upon us and it is expected to be another big one. Just how big? The National Retail Federation says they expect to see holiday retail … Continue reading Holiday Sales Expected to Rise
Whether you’re a startup or entrepreneur that just launched a product and the picking and packing has you pulling your hair out, or you are an established brand seeking to gain operational efficiencies through outsourcing, deciding on the perfect fulfillment partner to handle your customer orders is a big deal. The Fulfillment Provider that you … Continue reading Seeking a Fulfillment Partner? Choose Wisely!
At a2b Fulfillment, we constantly study carrier rates and programs. Earlier this year, we discussed the changes that affected 2017 with regards to major carriers. Specific rate changes by service, zone and weight and package size vary due to carriers’ response to market demand, target market share goals and an attempt to neutralize the very … Continue reading How Can I Improve Carrier Rates?
Christmas in July? Seriously? Yes, we are only halfway through the year. But like it or not, the savvy retailers are already preparing for those crucial holiday shipping days that will be kicking off come Black Friday. In fact, a recent survey from Campaigner suggests that 62% of retailers identify early preparation as their most helpful … Continue reading 7 Ways to Prepare for Shopping Days
Technology drives everything in today’s Fulfillment Operation. System capabilities evolve constantly. This in turn drives efficiencies, decision making and the customer experience. Were your PC and software the same five years ago as they are today? Not even close. The same goes for that of a Fulfillment Provider. Many in the consumer direct space have … Continue reading Technology That Drives Order Fulfillment
Several providers offer a suite of e-commerce fulfillment services, including fulfillment, order management, customer care, value-adding services (kitting and assembly), shopping cart (or integration with a third-party cart) and reverse logistics (returns and refurbishment). You might have a need for several of these functions and can create a custom package with one supplier, simplifying your … Continue reading Fulfillment Services – Which do I Choose?
In the latest issue of ER Magazine, Senior Editor, Ian Murphy, spoke with multiple Direct Response experts and asked them to look into their crystal balls and tell readers what they expect DR to look like three years from now and beyond. As an expert within the order fulfillment realm, a2b Fulfillment President, Ayal Latz, provided his input … Continue reading Latz quoted in latest issue of ER Magazine
We’re excited to be able to introduce this new 20-page, informative resource that leverages our 15-plus years of experience in the fulfillment industry. This guide is a terrific resource to help you better understand the fulfillment process; as well as lead businesses down the path to selecting the best order fulfillment partner that suits their … Continue reading Guide to Choosing the Right Fulfillment Partner for Your Business
On October 17th, a2b Fulfillment hosted 27 delegates from The Japan Warehousing Association (JWA) at its corporate headquarters in Greensboro, Ga. The visit was part of a formal study tour to the United States that included stops in both Atlanta, Ga. and Seattle, Wa. The JWA selected a2b as one of only a handful of … Continue reading a2b Hosts The Japan Warehousing Association
