09/19/20254 Ways The Right 3PL Can Help Overcome Top Returns Processing Challenges Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest Blog by: Steve Syverson, Senior Director of NFI eCom Customer Solutions When it comes to returns, it’s not just about having a model for how customers send products back, it’s about how efficiently those returns are processed once they arrive. Returns processing involves the end-to-end steps of receiving, inspecting, and dispositioning items so brands can… Continue reading 4 Ways The Right 3PL Can Help Overcome Top Returns Processing Challenges
07/23/20256 Key Ways to Ensure Your Brand is Retail Compliant Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by: Steve Syverson, Senior Director of NFI eCom Customer Solutions Today’s eCommerce brands must navigate complex compliance standards, and failing to keep up with regulations can be costly. Retail compliance refers to the rules and requirements that eCommerce brands must follow to sell through third-party retailers, marketplaces, or distributors. Remaining compliant is essential… Continue reading 6 Key Ways to Ensure Your Brand is Retail Compliant
12/17/2024Prepare Your eCommerce Brand for 2025: 10 Key Considerations Hands, logistics or woman with box for delivery, shipping or package for ecommerce invoice information. Closeup, stock or business owner with product label or order for cargo service or sticker sign. Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by: Steve Syverson, Senior Director of NFI eCom The eCommerce industry is moving faster than ever, and as we enter 2025, staying competitive means keeping up with emerging trends and shifting consumer behaviors. Here’s a closer look at the key trends shaping the future of eCommerce and how brands can leverage them to… Continue reading Prepare Your eCommerce Brand for 2025: 10 Key Considerations
11/06/20245 Ways to Prepare for the Surge of eCommerce Returns: Post-Holiday Supply Chain Management Man sealing parcel with duct tape. Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest Blog by Steve Syverson, Senior Director of NFI eCom Ecommerce brands know that returns after the holiday season are inevitable. While we can’t prevent it, customers can be well-prepared and lessen the blow to business by utilizing technology to analyze data-driven trends, leveraging a 3PL partnership, and working sustainably. Here are five ways brands… Continue reading 5 Ways to Prepare for the Surge of eCommerce Returns: Post-Holiday Supply Chain Management
08/23/2024Navigating the Complexities of Modern Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Fulfillment Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Blog by: Brandon Payne, Sales Executive, NFI eCom Today’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) fulfillment landscape continues to evolve rapidly and present numerous challenges that require efficiency and adaptability. As consumer expectations rise and technological demands intensify, shippers must navigate this complex web of market pressures to stay competitive. Partnering with the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider… Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Modern Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Fulfillment
07/01/2024Utilizing Section 321 Solutions Reading Time: 2 minutesSection 321 is a provision within the Tariff Act of 1930 that allows for the duty-free entry of certain low-value shipments into the United States. Section 321 allows for goods to clear through US Customs and Border Protection on an ACE Manifest. Originally intended to expedite the clearance process for mail and courier shipments, Section… Continue reading Utilizing Section 321 Solutions
05/28/20245 Best Practices for Returns Management Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 2023, total returns for the retail industry amounted to $743 billion, with online retailers seeing a higher return rate of 17.6%. Returns management has emerged as a make-or-break factor for eCommerce success. Prioritizing the returns process demonstrates a commitment to customer centricity during a time when convenience and customer experience reign supreme and also… Continue reading 5 Best Practices for Returns Management
04/05/2024Three Ways to Offer the Best Customer Experience in Retail – NFI Reading Time: 3 minutesApparel and Footwear customers have unique expectations when shopping online due to the nature of the products they purchase and the experience they seek. Failure to accurately fulfill their orders directly impacts their experience and causes disappointment, frustration, and inconvenience, leading to lost sales and diminished brand trust. Navar reports that the estimated cost of… Continue reading Three Ways to Offer the Best Customer Experience in Retail – NFI
02/02/20245 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your eCommerce Fulfillment Partner Reading Time: 4 minutesWith peak season in the rearview, now is the time for eCommerce brands to reflect on their performance and strategy. This evaluation helps businesses identify areas of improvement and make any necessary adjustments for the upcoming year, like implementing new delivery options, products, or a new fulfillment provider, for instance. Whether businesses are exploring a… Continue reading 5 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your eCommerce Fulfillment Partner
11/29/2023NFI eCom and Beyond: 4 Reasons to Partner With Us shopping cart with laptop on the desk, online shopping concept Reading Time: 3 minutesEcommerce 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