Economic uncertainty and the tariff circus wreak havoc with supply chains and, therefore, inventory planning. Is there anything a small business can do to alleviate the pain? Yes, there are tools to help.
Let’s start with order fulfillment software. Order fulfillment software does inventory management, picking, packing, shipping labels, and tracking. Customers dislike backorders and missing orders, and both are disastrous to your business.
A top pick on more than one review site is Zoho Inventory. It’s the best choice for small businesses and online retailers.
Are you a growing small business? Fishbowl connects to some of the most used e-commerce channels and works well for manufacturers and distributors, too. It can grow with your business into mid-market territory.
Struggling to stay on top of logistics, and a lack of space? A 3PL or third-party logistics company can help. They’re experts in warehousing, order fulfillment, and returns.
Not sure you want to give up your warehouse control. ShipHero comes highly recommended by more than one review site. ShipHero offers a WMS, a warehouse management system, to get control of your warehouse issues, or a fully outsourced service where they take care of the whole shebang.
Another well-regarded choice, ShipBob offers e-commerce order fulfillment, freight management, over 50 warehouse and storage facilities, lots of shipping partners, but limited import/export services. Do you have special requirements? Check out these other recommended options.
Author: Kris Keppeler, a curious writer who finds technology fascinating. Follow her on X (Twitter) @KrisNarrates, on Medium.com @kriskeppeler, and LinkedIn.
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