1、Solutions for Todays Top Fulfillment ChallengesEcommerce Fulfillment Outsourcing GuideEcommerce exploded in 2020 with estimated U.S.sales of$794.50 billion.While the coronavirus pandemic dramatically accelerated the trend,consumers are likely to continue shopping online post-pandemic.The dramatic gr

2、owth has forced fulfillment operations into overdrive.To ensure an optimal customer experience,retailers and brands must fulfill an ever-increasing order volume quickly,cost-effectively and seamlessly no easy task.While fulfillment operations face many challenges,common pain points include:Ecommerce

3、 growth/fluctuations Increased order fulfillment costs Meeting consumers delivery expectations Supply chain disruptions Supporting multiple sales channels Technology limitationsThese issues can quickly overwhelm all but the most sophisticated operations.As a result,many retailers and brands are look

4、ing to external experts for help in addressing these issues.Experienced third-party logistics providers(3PLs)are often better positioned to accommodate the growing complexity of order fulfillment.This ebook will explore each of these pain points and recommend outsourcing strategies to help to overco

5、me them.Ecommerce Fulfillment Evolves2The past year has been one of extremes.Some companies have seen record ecommerce growth while order volume has plummeted or fluctuated wildly for others.With volatile demand likely for the foreseeable future,fulfillment operations must be ready to change course

6、on short notice ramping up or down as volume dictates.To prevent service issues or delivery delays,operations need space and staff available to handle peak volume even when sales slow.As volume increases,so does the need for efficiency.Process optimization is critical at every step from receiving an