Unlock the Benefits of Outsourcing Logistics
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10 Reasons to Choose Fulfillment by FHB Group: Unlock the Benefits of Outsourcing Logistics

Global e-commerce is growing at a rapid pace, with consumer demand driving the majority of this growth. More and more users want to shop online, which is something sellers are adapting to by expanding their offer to e-commerce platforms or to new markets.

In this regard, an e-commerce business must cover several important pillars. One of them is the e-shop itself and its capabilities, to ensure flawless logistics and to get the e-shop in front of people with various marketing campaigns.

One pillar without the other can’t function, and the seller often can’t handle all three at once. As a result, e-commerce businesses are increasingly relying on third parties to assist or advance them with individual pillars over their competition. 

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Is cheap fulfillment the right solution for an e-shop.
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Cheap fulfillment: Is it the right solution for an e-shop?

To be successful in a highly competitive e-commerce market, an e-shop must be able to provide logistics that are fast and flawless. However, often times, online retailers are looking for solutions based on cost savings rather than quality when it comes to logistics.

Paying less for logistics is, of course, the goal of every businessman, but not everything that is cheap is also good. This rule applies even more when outsourcing logistics to a fulfillment company, whose main task is to provide the e-shop with top-notch logistics services.

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How work and why matters integrations of e-commerce platforms with 3PL companies.
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Integrations of e-commerce platforms with 3PL companies: how they work and why they matter

Operation of the e-shop currently does not have to take place exclusively on its own web interface. On the contrary, the internet space offers many options for getting your products and business online.

One of the ways to start an e-commerce business is to list your products on the marketplace. Another alternative is to use e-commerce platforms, thanks to which you can create an e-shop by using templates in a few minutes.

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How processing of cash on delivery works at a 3PL company.
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Cash on delivery at a 3PL company: processing payments after delivery

Online payment is an increasingly popular method when shopping in e-shops, but cash on delivery has not yet gone out of sight. Every country, especially in Europe, is different, and customer preferences are no exception.

In some countries, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, the majority of shoppers still prefer cash on delivery when shopping online. According to data from the Ecommercenews portal, for example, most customers prefer cash on delivery in countries like Hungary, Poland, Romania, or Slovenia.

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Questions to ask yourself when choosing a fulfillment partner
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12 questions to ask yourself when choosing a fulfillment partner

Many e-commerce sellers can be troubled by logistics, which is why they increasingly turn to the help of third parties. The higher demand for logistics outsourcing also stimulated the creation of many fulfillment companies.

However, not every 3PL provider can ensure that logistics work flawlessly and, most importantly, quickly. Therefore, before choosing a fulfillment partner, several important factors must be considered, which can move the e-shop one step ahead of the competition and at the same time satisfy customers.

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Integration between Baselinket and Fulfillment by FHB Group.
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Outsource logistics with BaseLinker integration

E-commerce sales and logistics are two pillars that must work together in order to avoid unnecessary mistakes and to make everything run smoothly and efficiently. This is especially true when it comes to outsourcing logistics to third parties.

The process involves a large volume of data that must be transferred from one system to another in a safe, error-free, and simple manner. The new integration between Fulfillment by FHB Group and the BaseLinker e-commerce platform will make it easier for clients with more than just logistics. 

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How to boost international sales in e-commerce
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E-commerce and expansion: how to boost international sales

There are more and more international and expanding e-shops in the world, and the decline of this trend is not expected even in the coming years. The reason is simple.

The foreign e-commerce environment brings the opportunity to reach new customers and thus move your business a step forward. For many e-shops, the local market is small, so expanding abroad is the right solution for progress.

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6 advantages of outsourcing logistics to a 3PL fulfillment center
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6 advantages of outsourcing logistics to a 3PL fulfillment center

The beginnings of many entrepreneurs are connected by the desire to bring or convey their products to customers. This is all the better if the product is useful and the entrepreneur can sell it any day of the week.

Over time, however, his orders grow, warehouses become overpacked, the need to sell to other countries and to find transport solutions increases, and instead of improving his offer, he spends a lot of time unnecessarily in the warehouse. He can’t keep up with logistics, for which he has to acquire new premises, employees, and technology, which also slows down the growth rate of his business.

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What is fulfillment, its process and benefits for e-commerce
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What is fulfillment: its process and benefits for e-commerce

Fulfillment is an increasingly popular service in e-commerce. Imagine that orders are storming into the e-shop from every side, while warehouses and logistics are not catching up. Also, a company can outgrow the market in which it operates, and is gradually starting to expand at new territories.

The seller will find himself in front of a difficult decision. He will either expand its warehouses and staff, improve information systems, or transfer this responsibility to a third party.

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7 tips to consider when choosing a partner for outsourcing logistics
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Fulfillment centers: 7 tips to consider when choosing a partner for outsourcing logistics

Imagine that you run an e-shop with regular growth in order volumes or want to expand into the international market. In both cases, storage, technical or transport options need to be strengthened.

This is just a preview of how to handle the storm of orders. For a short time, this can be done without strengthening them, but sooner or later there will be delays or cancellations of orders, which will eventually affect your business.

Customers are increasingly sensitive to delivery time and logistics quality, as well as to problems encountered during the order. As many as 87 percent of them say the delivery time influences their decision to buy from the seller again in the future.

How to solve these logistics problems? Increasingly popular is the outsourcing of logistics to third parties, which will ensure storage and packaging or efficient delivery of products to customers. Therefore, there are several fulfillment centers on the market, which offer options to solve logistics delays.

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