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Stay up to date with all the latest news, guides and industry leading thought pieces from our dedicated subject matter experts.

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How To Use Data Banner
Online Retailers
19/01/2023
How to use Data to Increase Order Fulfilment Efficiency
Mintsoft Product Manager, Luke Owens, provides an insight on the 3 simple steps to start using your own data to analyse and increase your order fulfilment efficiency.
by Luke Owens
Warehouse Receiving Banner
Warehouse Management
22/12/2022
Warehouse Receiving: Processes & Best Practice
The warehouse receiving process is a critical element of the supply chain. Learn the various steps in the process and best practices with Mintsoft.
Black Friday Cost Of Living
Online Retailers
15/12/2022
How the cost of living crisis impacted Black Friday 2022
Ecommerce retailers have experienced accelerated growth in recent years and as we approach Christmas 2022, supply chain expert Ian Hart reflects on whether that has been sustained during Black Friday 2022.
by Ian Hart
Avoid Pick Pack Mistakes
Warehouse Management
08/12/2022
How To Prevent Picking Errors In A Warehouse
Avoid unnecessary costs by reducing warehouse picking errors. Learn about different methods to reduce mistakes and best practices to follow with Mintsoft.
Signs To Outsource Fulfillment
3PL
01/12/2022
11 Signs It's Time To Outsource Fulfillment
As you grow your ecommerce business, scaling your fulfillment to match demand can be tricky. Learn more about outsourcing fulfillment with Mintsoft.
Techenabled3pl
3PL
17/11/2022
4 Benefits of Being a Tech-Enabled 3PL Fulfilment Partner
As the 3PL industry grows, now is the perfect time to become a tech-enabled 3PL provider for a more streamlined order fulfilment process.
Types Of Warehouse Blog
Warehouse Management
11/11/2022
10 Types Of Warehouses & How To Choose One
In this article, we explore the 10 types of warehouses available to ecommerce businesses and the pros and cons for each. Learn more with Mintsoft.
Digital Invoice Blog
Online Retailers
02/08/2022
What is e-invoicing?
For businesses looking to streamline their processes, invoicing automation is a quick and cost-effective way to minimise manual input, freeing up more time for other aspects of your ecommerce business. Let’s take a look at this in more detail.
by Danny Lawson, eCommerce and OMS Expert
5Signsblog
Online Retailers
29/06/2022
Should You Sell On Not On The High Street?
If you’re looking to start selling online, or you’d like to expand your retail footprint, you may be considering selling on Not On The High Street (NOTHS), or another similar website supporting independent sellers. In this article, we’re going to look at selling on Not On The High Street, helping you to understand whether it’s right for your business, how much it costs, and how to apply to become a Not On The High Street seller.
by Patrick Prasad, Head of Strategic Partnerships
Common Pain Points Of Ecommerce Order Fulfillment And How To Overcome Them
Order Management
27/06/2022
8 Challenges of Ecommerce Order Fulfilment and How to Overcome Them
Accurate and speedy order fulfilment is important, read our guide on how to overcome the common challenges in ecommerce order fulfilment.
by Dan Lawson, E-commerce and OMS Expert
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Latest Mintsoft Blog Posts

Carbon Footprint
01/06/2023
Reducing the Fulfilment Industry’s Carbon Footprint

We regularly hear that every little bit helps, and if each of us does what we can to reduce our carbon footprint then it will add up to a huge positive impact on getting the UK to being carbon net zero by 2050. Makes sense to me. So, what does ‘every little bit’ mean for the fulfilment industry and what proportional impact will that have in reality?

By Ian Hart
Fba Vs Fbm
Online Retailers
04/05/2023
Fulfilled by Amazon vs. Fulfilled by Merchant

In this article we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of two of those fulfilment options; Fulfilled by Amazon and Fulfilled by Merchant, which we believe should be considered when choosing how to fulfil orders placed via Amazon’s marketplace.

Should You Sell On Onbuy
Online Retailers
27/04/2023
Should You Sell On OnBuy UK: Benefits, Fees & Tools

In this article, we take a look at OnBuy as a whole, helping you understand whether it is right for your business and how to get started selling on the platform.

Signstochangeoms
Order Management
13/04/2023
5 Signs it’s Time to Change Order Management Software

It can sometimes seem simpler to stick to what you know and ‘not fix what is not broken’; however, if your ambition is to grow your business and profit margins and your OMS is slowing you down, then it may be time to consider changing your OMS software.

Changing States Of The Fulfilment Industry
11/04/2023
The Changing States of the Fulfilment Industry

Supply chain expert, Ian Hart has followed up his Black Friday 2022 analysis with an article exploring the changing states of the fulfilment industry and how business productivity is the key driving force for the future of fulfilment.

By Ian Hart
Oms Vs Ims
Order Management
30/03/2023
Order Management vs. Inventory Management Software

In this article, we will look at the similarities and differences of order management and inventory management software, as well as how the systems can ultimately work in tandem to streamline your processes and keep customer satisfaction at its highest.

Fba Banner Image
Online Retailers
30/03/2023
Advantages and Disadvantages of Fulfilled by Amazon

Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world and many e-commerce sellers rely on the platform to list their products and generate revenue. While the most common method of managing orders from Amazon is still seller fulfilled (orders are exported from Amazon and the seller picks and ships stock from their warehouse), the Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) method of order fulfilment is on the rise with nearly half of all of Amazon’s American selling partners taking advantage of FBA in 2020.

Omspricing
Online Retailers
23/03/2023
Best places to sell online: 5 marketplaces for UK ecommerce businesses

Even the greatest product in the world isn’t going to sell well if nobody can find it. So that raises the question, where are the best places to sell online to ensure your products get seen and, crucially, bought? There are many ecommerce marketplaces available for UK sellers and which one is right for your business might depend on considerations such as your budget, profit margins and niche.

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