What is Order Fulfillment and Why is Mastering It Critical to Your Business?
smallbiztrends | July 21, 2019
Order fulfillment is about the steps involved in receiving, processing and shipping orders. Take note. Over half of online shoppers earmark speed of delivery when evaluating orders. Here’s what you need to know and why it’s critical for your small business. Getting everything right means understanding the process. If you’re going DYI, you’ll need a way to receive inventory. You can keep your goods in house or use an outsourced company. Keep it in house and you’ll need a warehouse with an inventory system. And you’ll need a way to process, pack and ship orders.