Is Inventory Distribution 2020’s Biggest Trend?
As 2019 draws to a close, we’re readying ourselves for the holiday crush, but we’re also taking stock of what we’ve learned over the past year. As we talk about where we want to focus in 2020, one theme keeps popping up: inventory distribution. REACHING THE CUSTOMER QUICKLY When Amazon launched Prime, they changed e-commerce […]
The Hidden Costs of International Shipping
Shipping internationally literally opens up a whole world of customers, but the leap from domestic to global is just as big as the growth opportunity it offers. If you haven’t planned for all the additional fees you can face in international shipping, orders could actually cost you money. Today we’re going to break down each […]
5 Ways a 3PL Can Help Your Business Grow
What is a 3PL? 3PLs, or third-party logistics providers, offer a very flexible service. They can assume just a piece of either your warehousing, distribution, supply chain or fulfillment needs, handle an entire branch, or take over your entire shipping operation. This allows companies to farm out only the services they most need help with, […]
The Best Way to Save Money on Warehousing
There is a lot that happens in a warehouse, and a lot to focus on, but the number one thing to optimize for keeping warehousing costs down is your inbound receiving. The data you log upon receipt of goods affects everything else that happens down the line. Making sure it is accurate can have a huge […]
25 Things We’ve Learned in 25 Years of Business
This year, One World Direct celebrates our 25th anniversary. It’s hard to imagine now, but when we launched in 1994, the internet barely existed, and very few people would have predicted that it would become such an integral part of our daily lives. 25 years felt like a good time for us to reflect on what […]
