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3PL vs Freight Broker: Key Differences, Pros & When to Use Each
by Maddie Innocente on Apr. 22, 2026
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Many companies are venturing into modern logistics. In doing so, they encounter many confusing industry terms. For instance, the terms “3PL providers” and “freight brokers” are often used interchangeably, even though they have different meanings, and both serve two different roles. Co …
What Is a Backorder? Definition, Causes, and How to Manage Them
by Maddie Innocente on Mar. 23, 2026
Picture this: A customer excitedly clicks Add to Cart, buys one of your best-selling items, only to find your stock is empty. Should you cancel the order and lose the sale, or let them buy it anyway with the promise of future delivery? Backorders may be the solution you are looking fo …
SKU vs UPC vs Barcodes: Definitions, Best Practices & When to Use Each
by Maddie Innocente on Mar. 16, 2026
To understand how inventory and product management work together, you should know three fundamental concepts: SKUs, UPCs, and barcodes. These three terms are usually interchangeable, but each plays a different role in operations and inventory management. Ultimately, they affect custom …
Spiral Bible Wins Shipfusion’s 2025 DTC Growth Award
by Maddie Innocente on Mar. 12, 2026
We’re excited to announce Spiral Bible as the 2025 winner of Shipfusion’s second annual DTC Growth Award. At Shipfusion, we love seeing our clients grow and watching their fulfillment scale right alongside them. The DTC Growth Award was created to recognize brands that achieve excepti …
Ecommerce Cost Optimization: Proven Strategies to Reduce Fulfillment, Shipping, and Operational Costs
by Maddie Innocente on Feb. 19, 2026
Discover proven strategies to optimize ecommerce costs and reduce fulfillment, shipping, and operational expenses.
Best TikTok Shop Agencies in 2026
by Maddie Innocente on Feb. 12, 2026
As of 2026, the best way to succeed on the fastest-growing social commerce platform that is TikTok, is to collaborate with a specialized TikTok Shop agency. Compared to conventional paid social media marketing, TikTok Shop combines quick video content, real-time product displays, part …
Reverse Logistics in Ecommerce: How to Optimize Returns, Reduce Costs, and Improve Customer Experience
by Maddie Innocente on Feb. 6, 2026
What Is Reverse Logistics in Ecommerce? Reverse logistics in ecommerce is when the flow of products goes back through the supply chain, from the customer to the retailer or manufacturer. That includes many processes, such as a return to processing refunds, restocking inventory, and di …
Acquisition of Boxtrot Highlights Record Year for Shipfusion
by Brittany Rycroft on Feb. 4, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, February 4, 2026 — Shipfusion is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of Boxtrot LLC, a Chicago-area fulfillment company, marking a major milestone for the rapidly growing ecommerce fulfillment provider. The acquisition included the successful trans …
Top 5 ShipMonk Alternatives for Ecommerce and B2B Fulfillment
by Brittany Rycroft on Jan. 21, 2026
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Dark Stores Explained: The Future of Faster Fulfillment for DTC Brands
by Brittany Rycroft on Oct. 6, 2025
The Smart Way to Use Dark Stores in Your Fulfillment Strategy When you take a beat, dark stores (like love?) are actually all around us.
