In today’s business landscape, creating an exceptional customer experience hinges on effectively combining fulfillment and warehousing strategies. This fusion isn’t just about managing logistics—it’s a critical factor in ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. The seamless coordination of fulfillment processes within well-structured warehousing facilities accelerates order processing, improves delivery timelines, and enhances inventory management. In this […]
Category: Warehousing
Is Third-Party Fulfillment the Same as Dropshipping?
E-commerce growth continues to reach fresh all-time highs with each passing year. Total online retail sales exceeded $1 trillion in 2022, hitting a record, according to Comscore. Consumers are shifting their behavior, choosing to buy online rather than in-store. With demand higher than ever, newcomers to eCommerce might find it challenging to manage the logistics […]
How to Prepare Your Business for the Peak Season
The peak season, or busy season, is the time of the year that every business can’t wait for. Peak season is when people have the time and money to spend. Business is sure to be great during this time of the year. The big question is whether or not your business is going to be […]
What Is Industrial Warehousing?
Modern logistics have given birth to warehousing solutions of industrial proportions — and warehousing needs so closely conform to individual needs that numerous systems have arisen. These solutions range from automated to manually managed warehousing systems. How does industrial warehousing differ from warehousing at large, and what are the applications? This guide dives into the […]
What is Kitting in Warehousing?
Kitting is one of the hot warehousing terms right now. If you don’t know what kitting is or how it can make things easier for your business, you could be at a disadvantage. Kitting can save eCommerce businesses time and money, and it makes the fulfillment process much easier for certain items. Here’s what you […]
Industrial Storage
MAI Fulfillment was built on the strengths of our people to handle all types of commodities. Industrial storage is one of our many strengths within MAI’s service offerings. MAI is trusted to store and ship several Fortune 500 customers’ products. As a growing 3PL company in Chicago, IL, MAI is committed to helping your business […]
Inventory Planning Red Flags: Ignore at Your Own Risk!
Inventory is a pivotal reason why many businesses succeed or fail. Too much or too little has a direct impact on profits and losses. Even global retail giants like Walmart, Nike and Best Buy sometimes encounter inventory problems of massive proportions. Despite the high stakes […]
