Category Archives: Logistics Management

Whether you are looking to find the right logistics company for your business needs or are trying to figure out if the company you're already working with is doing a good job, it pays to know the proper metrics. Outsourcing your product delivery means outsourcing part of your reputation. After all, customers don't always make the distinction between the company delivering a product and the people who actually produce it. How the third-party logistics (3PL) company performs will impact how customers view your business. APS Fulfillment, Inc. has mastered the ins and outs of our business. In doing so, we...

Small and new fulfillment companies often struggle when trying to establish their logistics strategies. Shipping can be a challenge, with a lot of potential issues that can cause confusion and possible damage to your company. These days, any information that can help small businesses to improve their logistics and shipping services is useful. Here are a few common suggestions to help you out: (more…)

When it comes to product choice, the public knows no bounds. While they no doubt appreciate the items produced in their hometown, international products have their own appeal as well. A lot of consumers lament that they can’t get items from outside the area more easily. Your company can fill that void. Not only can you offer customer order fulfillment that no other business can, you can extend your company into flourishing international markets and economies. It might sound difficult, but entering the world of import-export fulfillment is actually rather simple. (more…)

The shipping networks of product fulfillment are complex and intricate; getting products where they need to go is no easy task. That’s why in today’s tough, competitive economic environment, product fulfillment businesses have to take these networks into account if they want operations to run smoothly. The key to logistics management is anticipating when business is high and meeting the demand. Here are things you can do to be prepared to better move and deliver products. (more…)

In product fulfillment, logistics and fulfillment shipping can throw businesses a lot of curveballs. While you should theoretically be able to ship anything to anyone, anywhere, there are actually a lot of things to consider which can affect your logistics work. That’s why, when it comes to logistics in product fulfillment, you have to think fast. Price to Pay When it comes to logistics solutions for product fulfillment, you often have to think ahead about what you’ll need and what could go wrong, as well as the related costs. (more…)

In product fulfillment, there is a lot to organize: client records, product inventory, and staff information, just to name a few. Thankfully, the process has been simplified thanks to the digital revolution, now having digitized accounting and creative direct marketing programs to make our jobs easier. As a result, many in product fulfillment are turning to coding technology as a way to simplify their jobs further. If you’re unsure as to what coding is, think of when the barcode is scanned when making a purchase. That said, the new coding for businesses is a tad different and requires some additional...

There’s a common debate over whether or not the world is becoming too rushed and crazy. With all the constant demands for goods and services, professionals are expected to work hard to succeed in customer satisfaction. Quite often, however, a lot of product fulfillment pros cannot get caught up in the debate, needing to instead focus on doing the best they can to meet the demands of their profession. Logistics plays a part in this whole process. (more…)