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What Is Fill Rate? (And How to Calculate It)
Fill rate is one of the most critical supply chain metrics for any company that stores, moves, or sells physical products. Essentially, it reflects the percentage of customer orders fulfilled completely and on time, making it a direct measure of order fulfillment performance. A high fill rate not only improves customer satisfaction but also ... What Is Fill Rate? (And How to Calculate It)
Fulfillment Centers vs. Distribution Centers
Understanding the difference between a fulfillment center vs. distribution center is critical for any inventory specialist, warehouse manager or e-commerce business owner making decisions about inventory flow, labor needs and customer satisfaction. Though the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, these facility types serve distinct roles in the supply chain. A fulfillment center is optimized ... Fulfillment Centers vs. Distribution Centers
Why Use a 3PL for Subscription Box Fulfillment?
As subscription boxes increase in popularity, the businesses behind them are growing rapidly. With that growth comes the challenge of keeping up with orders. Not only can the increasing demands of order fulfillment distract from core business functions like marketing, customer retention, and product development, but without a proper system in place, essential aspects of ... Why Use a 3PL for Subscription Box Fulfillment?