How to Write an RFP for the Best Responses From 3PLs

How to Write an RFP for the Best Responses From 3PLs

Writing a 3PL RFP for Success   Working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can be a game-changer when it comes to managing your supply chain and transportation needs. A 3PL can help you streamline your operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency,...
Flexible Operations Partners Help You Win

Flexible Operations Partners Help You Win

If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that things can change very rapidly. This is especially true in the eCommerce world. Projections and sales growth are constantly changing. Marketing keeps coming up with innovative ideas to help sell more product and operations...
What You Need to Know For Free Shipping

What You Need to Know For Free Shipping

Free shipping! It is the tagline we see all over the internet when shopping for items to purchase. It is one of the most demanded “perks” of ordering online. So, it is safe to say that if you are not offering some type of free shipping already, it is pretty likely...
Can You Afford Free Shipping?

Can You Afford Free Shipping?

We live in a “right now” kind of world. In the e-commerce industry, this means customers have begun expecting free and fast shipping. IDS is here to teach you how to offer free shipping if you meet the criteria. The quick delivery times to compete with companies like...
How to Shop for a Fulfillment Provider

How to Shop for a Fulfillment Provider

So, you decided that you need to outsource your order fulfillment or make a change from your current 3PL provider. If only finding the right fulfillment provider was as easy as buying hand towels on Amazon. Unfortunately, it takes much more work and effort to find the...
4 Things To Look For When Touring a Fulfillment Center

4 Things To Look For When Touring a Fulfillment Center

Every company that goes through an RFP to find a fulfillment provider knows that one of the final stages of the process is to tour the Fulfillment Center of the finalists.  This is a critical phase in selecting a provider, but knowing what you are looking for can be...