Year: 2024

Choosing the best inventory management and fulfillment strategy is crucial for any company looking to cut costs, improve customer satisfaction, and increase growth. Supplement brands, with their shelf-life-sensitive products, need to be particularly cautious about choosing the right inventory process.  In this industry, FIFO and FEFO inventory management methods are often particularly popular, as they can help to ensure products stay fresh and compliant with regulations, improve customer satisfaction levels, and protect your brand’s reputation.  Both FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired-First-Out) inventory rotation methods for supplements can help you make the most of products with limited shelf lives. In this…

The supplement industry is booming, with industry reports suggesting the market is currently growing at a CAGR of 9.1%. But thriving in this market is far from easy. If you want to earn sales, separate yourself from the competition and earn loyal customers, you need more than just great products. You need an optimized supplement fulfilment strategy. Mastering everything from inventory management for supplements, to ensuring products reach your customers in time (and in great condition), can be complicated. You’ll need to navigate strict regulatory requirements, use the right strategies to get the most out of products with limited shelf…

SKU management isn’t easy to navigate for fast-paced fashion brands. Inventory management, and apparel logistics can be notoriously complicated, thanks to the wide range of product variations (different sizes, colors, and styles) they need to manage. It’s easy to make mistakes that can lead to stockouts, mis-picks, and other costly errors that frustrate your customers and harm your brand’s reputation. In fact, one report found that the apparel industry has among the highest out-of-stock rates of any sector, thanks largely to the complexity of SKU management. Another found that fashion retailers can miss out on about $1 trillion in sales due to stockout issues.…

The Link Between Fast Shipping and Customer Retention Fast delivery meets customers’ high expectations. Over 80% of shoppers say they’re more likely to purchase from brands offering same-day shipping, and 66% of U.S. consumers expect free two-day delivery. Fulfilling these demands is essential to remain competitive, as slow delivery times can drive customers to shop elsewhere.Quick and reliable shipping reassures new customers, creating a positive first impression. As trust builds, customers are more likely to return, increasing their lifetime value. A consistent track record for fast delivery keeps customers loyal and helps fashion brands differentiate themselves. For instance, ASOS has…

Managing fulfillment effectively can be challenging for any company, but cosmetics and beauty brands face more hurdles than most. Investing in specialized fulfillment for cosmetics brands isn’t just a way to improve customer experiences and enhance your brand reputation.It can be crucial to complying with complex industry standards, protecting delicate and fragile products, and managing ever-fluctuating SKU counts and product collections.In a market as competitive as the cosmetics sector, which is set to reach a value of $758.05 billion by 2032, partnering with the right fulfillment partner is everything.Here’s how the right team can help you overcome countless cosmetic fulfillment…

If you’re not already investing in bundling and kitting for supplements sales growth, you’re missing out. Bundling, which involves selling multiple products together at a discounted rate, and kitting, which combine complementary items into a cohesive package, can turbocharge business results.Bundling and supplement kitting services not only give companies a unique opportunity to increase average order value, by encouraging customers to buy more products at once, they can also enhance customer loyalty. By increasing the convenience of the shopping experience, and giving your customers more value from every purchase, you can increase their devotion to your brand.Some studies even show…

In every retail landscape, annual events and trends in buyer behaviors can lead to significant increases in demand during specific seasons, increasing the challenges of fulfillment. The November to December gift-buying months alone can account for up to 20% of a retailer’s sales for the entire year.While all companies can struggle to navigate inventory, logistics, and supply chain management during these times, seasonal peaks in apparel fulfillment can be particularly complicated to navigate. After all, apparel companies don’t just see an increase in demand around the holidays.Back-to-school shopping sprees, emerging fashion trends, and even seasonal wardrobe changes can lead to…