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Practical, opinionated notes on fulfilment, shipping and scaling, from the team behind the Lead Exchange.
Don't Open an EU Warehouse Yet. Do This First.
Most brands expanding into the EU jump straight to renting local warehouse space. Here's the cheaper, faster first move most of them skip, and how to tell when you've actually outgrown it.
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The Real Cost of Returns (and How to Stop Them Eating Your Margin)
UK ecommerce returns are worth billions a year and most brands still treat returns handling as an afterthought when picking a 3PL. Here's what's actually going on, and what good returns handling looks like.
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FBA vs 3PL: Which One Actually Suits Your Brand?
Amazon FBA and a dedicated 3PL solve different problems. Here's how to actually decide which one fits your brand, including the hybrid setup most growing multi-channel sellers end up running.
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How to Read a 3PL Rate Card (Without Getting Stung on the Invoice)
3PL quotes look simple until month three. Here's how to compare rate cards on true cost per order, not the headline pick fee, so the 'cheap' option doesn't end up the expensive one.
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LINGO BUSTERS: The Ecommerce and Supply Chain Acronyms Worth Actually Knowing
The plain-English cheat sheet to ecommerce and supply chain acronyms, from 3PL and SKU to IOSS, DDP and COGS. What each one means, and why you'd care.
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The last US parcel loophole just closed. Here's what it means for your fulfilment.
As of today, US-bound parcels moving through the postal network lose their duty exemption. Every parcel becomes a formal customs entry. Here's what changes, and the fix.
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