Transporting perishable goods like leafy greens and frozen items or other merchandise with a low tolerance for extreme temperature swings from factories or procurement centers to the end customer can be challenging. Ask anyone in the logistics industry if a climate-controlled warehouse is really necessary and they are sure to come back with an astounding […]
Category: Warehousing
How Digital Barcode Reader Technology Improves Supply Chain Logistics
Digital technology is disrupting traditional operations and the effect on supply chain management and warehousing has been significant. Legacy systems such as laser-based scanner technologies are steadily giving way to digital barcode readers which have the capability to capture and decode the barcodes printed on the product into both readable text on the device’s display […]
What is the 80/20 Inventory Rule?
Have you heard of the Pareto principle? The Pareto principle is also known as the 80/20 rule, the law of the vital few or the principle of factor sparsity. It was created by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto who observed the 80/20 connection. The rule suggests that for most events, including business events, 80% of the […]
Surviving the Summer Slump
How Smart Ecommerce Brands Use Slow Seasons to Build Systems It happens every year. Order volume slows down and the pressure eases. Your team finally has room to breathe and operations feel manageable again. On the surface, it looks like a break. But this is where most brands lose ground. When volume drops, it is […]
The 12 Fulfillment Mistakes of Christmas (and How to Avoid Them)
It happens every year. The sleigh bells start ringing, orders start pouring in, and somewhere between gift wrapping and next-day shipping, fulfillment turns from festive to frantic. Even the most seasoned eCommerce teams can find themselves scrambling when peak season hits full swing. But the good news is every problem on this naughty list can […]
The End of De Minimis Duty-Free Imports and What It Means for Ecommerce
For years, U.S. shoppers and ecommerce brands relied on the “de minimis” rule, which allowed low-value imports of $800 or less to enter the country duty-free with minimal customs paperwork. That approach has now ended. Effective August 29, 2025, the U.S. government ended de minimis duty-free treatment through an executive order. From that date, small […]
Why a Reliable 3PL Partner Is Critical to Growth and Brand Performance
Fast-growing brands live and die by fulfillment. Delays, stockouts, and missed deliveries do more than create customer complaints. They erode loyalty, increase churn, and drag down performance metrics across the board. In today’s competitive ecommerce space, your fulfillment is your brand experience. That is why a reliable 3PL is no longer a nice-to-have. They are […]
Why Outsourcing Warehousing and Fulfillment Saves You Money
Outsourcing warehousing and fulfillment to a third-party logistics provider has become one of the most strategic ways for modern eCommerce and retail brands to reduce operating costs. As the demands on supply chains grow more complex and customers expect faster delivery at lower prices, businesses are finding that handling logistics in-house is not only inefficient […]
MAI Fulfillment Launches California Facility for Rapid Coast-to-Coast Shipping
MAI Fulfillment announces the opening of a new 72,000 square foot A-grade warehouse and fulfillment center in Corona, California. This strategic expansion supports MAI’s continued growth and commitment to fast scalable and cost-efficient nationwide fulfillment. Located near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach this new facility strengthens MAI’s supply chain capabilities by offering […]
Understanding the Fulfillment Process from Order to Delivery
The order fulfillment process is the backbone of ecommerce operations. From the moment a customer places an order to final delivery, every step must move quickly and accurately to protect margins and customer trust. Inventory receiving, order processing, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery all work together to ensure orders move through the warehouse without disruption. […]