11/29/2023NFI eCom and Beyond: 4 Reasons to Partner With Us shopping cart with laptop on the desk, online shopping conceptReading Time: 3 minutes Ecommerce brands know that how their products get delivered can set them apart from their competition. NFI eCom, a division of NFI, offers omnichannel solutions to a diverse customer base. Leveraging the capabilities of a full-service 3PL can help shippers navigate the intricacies of the supply chain while serving all of the needs of their… Continue reading NFI eCom and Beyond: 4 Reasons to Partner With Us
11/28/2023Consumer Behaviors and New Tech Trends Reshaping 2024 eCommerce Supply Chains Reading Time: 2 minutes A guest blog by Steve Syverson, Senior Director of NFI eCom The outlook for the 2024 eCommerce supply chain predicts both challenges and opportunities shaped by economic trends, consumer behaviors, and technological change. As the Federal Reserve sustains its inflation fight through interest rate hikes, discretionary consumer spending will face headwinds. Brands must focus on… Continue reading Consumer Behaviors and New Tech Trends Reshaping 2024 eCommerce Supply Chains
11/21/2023Navigation Still Required: Ports and Drayage Outlook 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes A guest blog post by Richard Jung, Vice President, Port Services After weathering recent storms, the North American port ecosystem can expect improving stability alongside new complexities in 2024. The ebbs and flows of demand should return as excess inventory wanes in distribution centers, yet lasting economic uncertainty may temper volumes. Labor dynamics will remain… Continue reading Navigation Still Required: Ports and Drayage Outlook 2024
09/14/2023Master eCommerce Peak Season: Strategies to Maximize Success Reading Time: 3 minutes The busy peak season brings opportunities and challenges for eCommerce brands and their fulfillment partners each year. In an FTI Consulting report, experts predict online retail sales in the U.S. will reach $1.14 trillion in 2023, marking a 10% growth from the previous year. The report also indicates that eCommerce is expected to account for… Continue reading Master eCommerce Peak Season: Strategies to Maximize Success
09/07/2023How Continuous Improvement Became Part of Our DNA Reading Time: 3 minutes The supply chain landscape is evolving, and the key to staying ahead lies in your 3PL partner’s ability to innovate, adapt, and grow. NFI’s Supply Chain Engineering team has harnessed these elements to create a continuous improvement strategy that brings value to our employees and customers. At NFI, continuous improvement is more than a practice;… Continue reading How Continuous Improvement Became Part of Our DNA
08/30/2023Transloading: Cracking the Code of Efficient Freight Management Reading Time: 3 minutes For many shippers, transloading has become a critical link to connect their international and domestic supply chains. Transloading, the process of transferring freight from one mode of transportation to another, helps to reduce costs while increasing inventory flow and supply chain flexibility. When goods arrive at a transload facility, they are unloaded from their international… Continue reading Transloading: Cracking the Code of Efficient Freight Management
08/04/20234 Tips to Navigate eCommerce Peak Season Reading Time: 3 minutes For brands and their fulfillment partners, eCommerce peak season can be challenging. During this period, people, processes, and technology are tested to their maximum capacity, but there are also opportunities for improvement that will take eCommerce operations and brand experience to the next level. Here are four ways eCommerce brands can navigate through peak season:… Continue reading 4 Tips to Navigate eCommerce Peak Season
07/26/2023Choosing a Global Freight Forwarder Reading Time: 3 minutes A guest blog post by Mike Greco, Senior Vice President at NFI Global Within the dynamic global freight market, importers and exporters alike are constrained by the expense, risk, urgencies, and complexities of international shipping. When choosing a freight forwarder to keep their business moving, shippers should expect a seamless experience that enables them to… Continue reading Choosing a Global Freight Forwarder
06/13/2023Optimizing Your Multichannel Strategy: A Comprehensive Checklist for eCommerce Brands Smiling woman working on laptop with manager standing by in warehouse. Employees of the warehouse using laptop computer.Reading Time: 3 minutes As an eCommerce brand, you want to reach your target audience across multiple channels to maximize sales and revenue. However, with so many channels available, it can be challenging to create a comprehensive multichannel strategy that effectively engages your customers and drives conversions. Similarly, without efficient fulfillment solutions, your strategy may fall short of satisfying… Continue reading Optimizing Your Multichannel Strategy: A Comprehensive Checklist for eCommerce Brands
05/05/2023How a Privately Held 3PL Fulfills eCommerce Expectations Reading Time: 3 minutes Since 1932, NFI has grown to be one of the largest privately held and family-owned 3PL providers in North America. As eCommerce grew, so did customers’ requests to support their eCommerce fulfillment. From apparel to footwear, NFI began to create customized multichannel solutions for customers. With a unique position in the eCommerce fulfillment market, partnering… Continue reading How a Privately Held 3PL Fulfills eCommerce Expectations