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Avoiding Common Fulfillment Pitfalls in Kickstarter Campaigns
Don’t let fulfillment derail your Kickstarter campaign. Discover the top 10 mistakes creators make—like underestimating shipping costs or overpromising timelines—and how to avoid them for a smooth, successful delivery process.
20 Best Fulfillment Services for Shopify Stores
Explore the 20 best Shopify fulfillment services. Compare features, pricing, and services to find the right 3PL for your store.
How Do 3PLs Take Orders for Amazon FBA from Clients?
Wondering how 3PLs take Amazon FBA orders from clients? Learn how third-party logistics providers store, prep, and ship your inventory to Amazon—so you can focus on growing your business, not packing boxes.
What Are Shipping Zones? Ecommerce Guide for Fast Delivery
Learn what shipping zones are, how they affect delivery speed & cost, and how ecommerce sellers can optimize fulfillment with 3PLs.
What Does Shipment Exception Mean?
Wondering what a “shipment exception” means on your tracking info? Learn what causes it, how it affects delivery, and what you, or your customers, can do to fix it.
USPS vs FedEx vs SaverShip for Heavy Shipping
Compare USPS, FedEx, and SaverShip for shipping heavy items (5–75 lbs). Learn which offers the best rates, speed, and value for ecommerce sellers.
More Shipping Options Aren’t Always Better—Here’s Why
Offering more shipping options might seem like a good idea, but it can create confusion, delays, and higher costs. Learn when more choices help, when they hurt, and how a 3PL can simplify it all.
Cheapest Ways to Ship Auto Parts: A Guide for Ecommerce Sellers and DIY Shippers
Looking for the cheapest way to ship auto parts? This guide breaks down affordable shipping options for heavy parts—USPS, UPS, FedEx & 3PLs like eFulfillment Service.