50 Great Questions to Ask a Potential 3PL Fulfillment Provider
Updated: July 16, 2025 Our list of 50 questions was originally published in 2023, given the context of that period of time. However, as a lot has changed since then, we’ve updated our list of questions given developments around tariffs, the economy, a new administration, tech advancements & more. As ecommerce business owners grow, they…
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5 Myths About Free Shipping
Shipping is a significant component of ecommerce – it’s the last step in the order fulfillment process and possibly the last interaction your customer will have with you. However, it remains one of the most common negatives that consumers name when shopping online. Customers don’t like to pay to get their products, and they don’t…
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5 Marketing Tips for an Awesome eCommerce Holiday Season
We’ll share five suggestions for the best ways to shout your holiday cheer from the rooftops and bring some extra sales down your chimney this year! 1. Don’t ‘rush’ the holiday rush Yes, we all know you want to get a jump on your competitors’ holiday campaigns. But the early bird doesn’t always get the…
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To Cross-Dock or Not to Cross-Dock?
Updated January 27th, 2025 – Here’s a question for operations-minded people: should you cross-dock? Cross-docking refers to moving a product from a manufacturer to a fulfillment warehouse, which then turns and delivers it directly to the customer with little or no material handling in between. Who are we? Speed Commerce is an end-to-end provider of outsourced…
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3 Tips for Holiday eCommerce Emails That Convert
The holiday season is in full swing. Are your email marketing efforts ready? If not, here are a few tips to get them in shape. 1. Segment your lists Not all customers are equal. The way to get subscribers to open, click, and convert is to give them the appropriate messaging that will encourage a…
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