Year: 2025

With 22.7% of all retail sales being completed online in 2024, eCommerce has become a staple in today's economy. Sellers of all sizes need to develop an eCommerce fulfillment pipeline and a supply network that can support it.  Some brands complete all their order fulfillment processes in-house. But most find it more efficient to work with a third party logistics provider that already has a robust fulfillment infrastructure in place.  In this article, we'll look at how to use a 3PL for eCommerce fulfillment and best practices for a successful partnership, and why Relentless Fulfillment could be the right choice for you. …

In the first quarter of 2025, retail eCommerce sales totaled 275.8 billion USD nationwide, up by 5.6% from the first quarter of 2024. The increase shows how heavily modern sellers depend on eCommerce fulfillment in today's shipping landscape, as more consumers are buying their goods online.  The shift has made eCommerce order fulfillment essential for any company looking to boost its profits. But managing all that inventory can drain valuable time and resources that could be dedicated to growing your business.  That's where third-party logistics (3PL) providers come into play. A dedicated team of order fulfillment experts that handle all your warehousing…

What is 3PL logistics? 3PL stands for ‘third party logistics.’ These companies are fulfillment and logistics partners that assist businesses with storing inventory and shipping products to customers. In reality, 3PLs are invaluable to so many businesses, fulfilling a vital (but extremely complex) role.  This article covers how 3PL services work, the benefits of this partnership, and how to choose the right logistics partner.  What Does 3PL Mean in Logistics? As mentioned above, third-party logistics, or 3PL, involves outsourcing key parts, or even the entire logistics operation, to an external provider. A 3PL partner serves as a bridge between your…

E-commerce brands are becoming increasingly profitable, with studies reporting global online sales will reach $8 trillion by 2027. To meet this growing demand, however, companies need better strategies to manage their order fulfillment operations. Getting your products to your customers involves a lot of moving parts. Companies need efficient ways to process orders, manage inventory, pack items, ship orders, and handle returns. These steps will become even harder to manage as more people order online and expect a smooth delivery process.  You need to choose the right order fulfillment model that makes sure your products arrive on time and in…

Fulfillment can be extremely time- and energy-consuming. Managing the entire process of fulfilling customer orders — from picking and packing items and ensuring accurate inventory to shipping packages to the right people on time — takes a lot of effort. A single mistake can significantly affect customer satisfaction and overall business success. To ensure your orders are fulfilled accurately and on time and ensure customer expectations are consistently met, consider working with subscription box fulfillment services. These specialized providers handle fulfillment on your behalf so subscription boxes flow smoothly from warehouse to doorstep. As a result, customers are more likely…

Subscription boxes have brought about a significant change to the conventional e-commerce experience, transforming routine purchases into curated moments that arrive on schedule. In the US alone, 39% of millennials are subscribed to at least one retail product, with Gen Z and Baby Boomers slightly behind. The trend of subscription-based purchases is ubiquitous across all consumer age groups. However, behind each of these branded packages is a finely tuned logistical machine. Growing e-commerce brands must understand how subscription order fulfillment logistics work to have a strategic advantage in the industry. With the surge in subscription commerce, fulfillment strategies have also evolved. It's…

The global beauty industry is booming, expected to reach a value of over $580 billion by 2027. But with great opportunities in this market, comes unique challenges. When it comes to actually getting your products to customers, cosmetic fulfillment processes come with a lot of rules and hurdles.  It’s not enough to simply place products neatly in a box and hope they reach customers in one piece. Companies need a specialized strategy to account for everything from fragility to temperature sensitivity, shipping delays, and more.  It doesn’t matter how good your products are if your fulfillment process isn’t up to…

In the beauty industry, business leaders have a lot of decisions to make about everything from formulas, packaging, marketing strategies, bundles, and partnerships. One of the most important considerations? How you’re going to handle cosmetic fulfillment.  The best products in the world won’t help your business grow if they’re not reaching customers in great condition, and in packaging that enhances their unboxing experience. But beauty fulfillment isn’t the same as standard “ecommerce fulfillment” – there are a lot of challenges to overcome, from managing fragile products, to navigating compliance.  So, as your business grows, how do you decide whether you…

Staying ahead in the beauty and cosmetics industry comes with unique challenges. Not only must you deal with fierce competition, but you must also take special care and consideration when choosing whom to partner with for cosmetics warehousing and fulfillment services.  At Relentless Fulfillment, we understand that for cosmetic brands in particular, accuracy in inventory management is crucial. Any mistakes resulting from inefficient cosmetics warehousing can lead to order errors, customer dissatisfaction, and lost revenue. Fortunately, we have cracked the code on warehousing efficiency to reduce stock discrepancies and enhance your supply chain reliability.  3 Common Warehousing Challenges for Cosmetic…

A recent survey revealed that 93% of all business executives believe that their ability to build and maintain trust improves their bottom lines. Unfortunately, only about 30% of consumers say that they “highly trust” companies, leaving a significant trust gap to overcome. For companies in the supplement industry, gaining customer trust can prove particularly tricky. Unfortunately, a handful of common supplement fulfillment issues can erode consumer trust and impede customer retention. Issues around shipping delays, incorrect orders, or expired products can impact repeat sales.  That’s why when you are looking for reliable supplement fulfillment services, you’ll want to choose 3PL…