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Amazon launched Amazon Supply Chain Services in May 2026, opening its 3PL network to all brands. P&G, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle just signed on. Here’s what SMB founders should weigh before joining them. (Updated 7/6/26)
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Insight
4 min read
Learn why 3PLs resist custom packaging and how brands can manage boxes, inserts, kits, and quality checks without slowing fulfillment.
Insight
4 min read
Why are returned products not back in stock? Learn how 3PL returns processing, inspections, and disposition rules affect inventory and refunds.
Insight
5 min read
Freight arrived damaged or short? Learn who may be responsible, what to document at delivery, and how to protect your inventory claim.
Insight
4 min read
Review these 3PL contract red flags before signing, including minimums, rate markups, SLAs, inventory liability, peak terms, and exit fees.
Guide
4 min read
Learn how to prepare inventory, labor, systems, packaging, and carrier capacity for a high-volume product drop without shipping delays or order errors.
News
3 min read
CMA CGM plans to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, expanding CEVA Logistics and reshaping North American contract logistics.
News
3 min read
USPS now requires accurate parcel dimensions in commercial manifests. Learn what changed on July 12, 2026, and how shippers and 3PLs should respond.
Insight
4 min read
Kickstarter fulfillment gets complicated when reward tiers, bundles, international backers, and address changes enter the picture. Here is when to self-fulfill, when to use a 3PL, and what to plan before launch.
Insight
2 min read
Warehouse robots used to require a seven-figure check. Robots-as-a-Service put them on a subscription. Here is why that matters if you use or are shopping for a 3PL. (Posted 7/9/26)
Insight
2 min read
Target is cutting $2.50 per package by insourcing last-mile from 100+ stores. Growing brands cannot copy Target, but the logic behind the move points to real savings. (Posted 7/8/26)
News
2 min read
The EU’s duty-free lane for small parcels closed July 1. Every unit valued under €150 now carries a €3 charge. Here is what changes for US brands shipping DTC to Europe. (Posted 7/7/26)
News
3 min read
A new executive order hits importers with a 50% minimum penalty floor. Here’s what changed and what brands shipping into the U.S. should check now.
Insight
4 min read
Learn why 3PLs resist custom packaging and how brands can manage boxes, inserts, kits, and quality checks without slowing fulfillment.
Insight
4 min read
Why are returned products not back in stock? Learn how 3PL returns processing, inspections, and disposition rules affect inventory and refunds.
Insight
5 min read
Freight arrived damaged or short? Learn who may be responsible, what to document at delivery, and how to protect your inventory claim.
Insight
4 min read
Review these 3PL contract red flags before signing, including minimums, rate markups, SLAs, inventory liability, peak terms, and exit fees.
Guide
4 min read
Learn how to prepare inventory, labor, systems, packaging, and carrier capacity for a high-volume product drop without shipping delays or order errors.
News
3 min read
CMA CGM plans to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, expanding CEVA Logistics and reshaping North American contract logistics.
News
3 min read
USPS now requires accurate parcel dimensions in commercial manifests. Learn what changed on July 12, 2026, and how shippers and 3PLs should respond.
Insight
4 min read
Kickstarter fulfillment gets complicated when reward tiers, bundles, international backers, and address changes enter the picture. Here is when to self-fulfill, when to use a 3PL, and what to plan before launch.
Insight
2 min read
Warehouse robots used to require a seven-figure check. Robots-as-a-Service put them on a subscription. Here is why that matters if you use or are shopping for a 3PL. (Posted 7/9/26)
Insight
2 min read
Target is cutting $2.50 per package by insourcing last-mile from 100+ stores. Growing brands cannot copy Target, but the logic behind the move points to real savings. (Posted 7/8/26)
News
2 min read
The EU’s duty-free lane for small parcels closed July 1. Every unit valued under €150 now carries a €3 charge. Here is what changes for US brands shipping DTC to Europe. (Posted 7/7/26)
News
3 min read
A new executive order hits importers with a 50% minimum penalty floor. Here’s what changed and what brands shipping into the U.S. should check now.