Category: B2B Retail Fulfillment
Another holiday is in the rearview mirror, so for retailers it's time to assess how everything went -- and how those findings will inform plans for 2022. Our look at some key metrics from the... Read More
A finely tuned fulfillment solution is a thing of beauty -- and that's even more true when we're talking about a cosmetics supply chain. [Updated: June '21] Beauty and personal care products fall firmly into the... Read More
Vaccines are working. Some states are opening. Even some movie theaters are beginning to peek out from behind the sofa, as the horror flick that is COVID-19 shows signs of rolling credits. What hope, then,... Read More
The major question on every business owner's mind over the past 10 weeks is relatively simple to ask but rather more difficult to answer: what does commerce look like after a pandemic that keeps everyone... Read More
As is often highlighted by the media, albeit usually in a negative context, the advent of eCommerce has delivered a treasure trove of data for organizations to analyze. This is inevitably accompanied by security risks,... Read More
If the disruptive influence of eCommerce has taught retailers anything, it's that simply maintaining the status quo and hoping that online competitors prove to be a flash in the pan is not a strategy that... Read More
When questions combine the idea of an order fulfillment challenge mixed with outdoor and adventure brands, there's one man we always turn to... As an avid climber and outdoor sports enthusiast, Capacity CSO and co-founder Thom... Read More
Pushed by Amazon to compete with free delivery, often in two days or less, and to provide subscription-based offerings (such as curated box-of-the-month products or routine replenishment of consumables) atop incredibly slim margins, more omnichannel and eCommerce... Read More
Today's retail environment is a very different one compared to even ten years ago. We all know about the rise of e-commerce and malls struggling to fill physical retail space. However, there's a lot more... Read More
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Your 3PL Fulfillment Partner: 5 Qualities to Consider
Selecting a 3PL fulfillment partner is no small task. It takes a lot of preparation to define your requirements, extensive research to draw up your shortlist, and many months after that to confirm there’s a good fit and agree terms. Even after all that hard work, there are things you… Read On
Supply Chain CEO Interview: Our Team Talks to Martin Harshberger
If you’re anything like us, podcasts are an increasingly attractive source of entertainment and education. These are qualities that resonate any time we hear a supply chain CEO interview with Martin Harshberger, host of the Manufacturing Supply Chain CEOs (MSCC) show. Martin is a two-time founder and CEO with more than… Read On3 Characteristics to Help Manage Fulfillment Disruption
Fulfillment disruption is challenging at the best of times, but pandemic restrictions in 2020 have upended every section of the supply chain. As consumer purchasing moved online during periods of quarantine, social distancing, and a lingering hesitance to get out into the physical world, existing warehousing and fulfillment strategies went out… Read On7 Stats that Define the 2021 Peak Season for eCommerce and B2B Retailers
Another holiday is in the rearview mirror, so for retailers it’s time to assess how everything went — and how those findings will inform plans for 2022. Our look at some key metrics from the last six weeks explores some defining characteristics of the 2021 peak season for eCommerce and… Read On
3 Quick Tips to Reduce eCommerce Fulfillment Expenses
As eCommerce fulfillment becomes a key component of delivering your brand promise, it seems inevitable that expenses will rise. Getting orders to customers more quickly while maintaining a high level of quality in packaging and product safety inevitably takes some thought, so it follows that eCommerce fulfillment expenses should be carefully… Read On5 Key Factors Influencing the Future of CPG Retail
The future of CPG retail is currently in a state of flux. While the consumer packaged goods sector has been somewhat shielded from the disruptive impact of eCommerce up to now, the situation is rapidly changing. As a result, CPG brands face a race against time to position their retail strategy… Read OnCapacity LLC Announces Strategic Partnership with Mitsui USA
Today, Capacity is pleased to announce that we have entered into a strategic partnership with Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. (“Mitsui USA”). Mitsui USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., one of the most diversified and comprehensive trading, investment, and service enterprises in the world. The partnership combines… Read On

4 Ways a Fulfillment Partner Can Improve Customer Experience
A fulfillment service is often the last party to touch your product before it heads out the door to your customer. You know that any delivery delay is a problem for your brand reputation, but have you considered how much potential exists to actually improve customer experience by working with… Read On

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