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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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Being confident that you’re despatching the correct products to the right customer is a crucial part of running any ecommerce or fulfilment business; meaning you rely heavily on your order management processes. Choosing the right order management system (OMS) for your business needs is important and there are some disadvantages of order management software that should be considered, before making your decision.

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.

With over 275,000 couriers available to choose from, it's impossible for order management software to offer pre-built connections to them all. Product Expert, Ian Hart explains how you can create your own courier connections with Mintsoft.

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.

The warehouse receiving process is a critical element of the supply chain. Learn the various steps in the process and best practices with Mintsoft.