The Blog

We explain how third-party logistics (3PL) can help UK-based businesses streamline their eCommerce operations, from pick, pack and dispatch to inventory management and customers returns.

We discuss what stock control is, the importance of effective inventory management in eCommerce, and strategies for maintaining an optimal inventory turnover ratio.

We look at what a 3PL fulfilment centre is, how they work, and how they can benefit your eCommerce business. We also look at how they compare to warehouses.

We explain how Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered At Place (DAP) shipping works, what they mean for eCommerce businesses, and how to choose between them.

Our complete guide on minimum order quantity (MOQ) explains what it means, why suppliers set it, how to calculate it effectively, and why it matters to your eCommerce business.

We reveal the key signs that a 3PL fulfilment provider values your eCommerce business and explain why being valued is vital to your brand's growth and success.

We walk you through fixed vs variable fulfilment pricing models and the costs you should be aware of when choosing a 3PL provider, including service fees some 3PLs try to hide.

Zendbox Chief Operations Officer, Michael Pollard, discusses the value of technology in eCommerce fulfilment, helping businesses increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Here are five key consumer expectations of eCommerce that online businesses need to know about in 2023.