Get Ship Done with ShipStation – nChannel Announces Partnership with ShipStation

nChannel is excited to welcome ShipStation as our newest partner! ShipStation helps eCommerce retailers import, organize, process, and ship orders efficiently from any web browser. With over 150 shopping carts, marketplaces, carriers, and fulfillment services, merchants of all sizes can streamline shipping wherever you sell and however you ship.

Does Your 3PL Provider Have Technology Needed to Grow & Keep Business Running?

(This is a guest post from our friends at ReTrans Freight, provider of integrated transportation technology solutions, focused on simplifying LTL B2B/B2C online commerce.)

When evaluating 3PL providers and logistics companies, technology should arguably be one of the primary attributes to be considered. What sort of tools are available to clients and do these come at an additional cost? How secure is the environment within which your data will be housed? Now that we are deep into the internet age, it’s imperative that merchants question the ways in which their logistics partners automate, integrate and innovate. After all, freight costs are one of the largest line-item expenditures a company manages so it behooves shippers to ensure that their getting their money’s worth.

Using Online Order Fulfillment to Increase Sales

Online shoppers continue to push retailers to meet delivery expectations when it comes to shipping costs (free) and convenience. This is a tall order for many merchants. However, those who meet customer expectations are winning more sales. Among a competitive landscape, retailers are realizing more than ever that their fulfillment processes can be a competitive advantage.

If you haven’t put serious thought into your fulfillment processes yet, now is the time to do so! You could be losing sales because you’re not offering what customers are looking for. Read this article to understand what today’s online shoppers are looking for and how you can improve to meet their needs.