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Top 21 in-demand products in the Philippines in 2023

The rising costs of living have forced a whole new demographic of people in the Philippines into considering a side hustle or a passive income. In fact, over 64% of...
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Top Products in High Demand in Australia for Your E-commerce Business

If you are one of the very few lucky ones with a standout idea for the e-commerce marketplace, you may not be too worried about starting a business. However, for...
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Top 21 High-Demand Products in Singapore in 2023

Starting an e-commerce business today is often a toss-up between having a brand new, never-before-done product or tapping into an already existing market. And while having a new idea can...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Warehouse Putaway: Optimizing Inventory Management

If you are an e-commerce business that is looking to avoid any inventory management mishaps, it may be time to employ warehouse putaway. Warehouse putaway ensures the movement of inventory...
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Common Logistics Problems and How To Overcome Them Efficiently

Logistics is the management of resources, including how they are obtained, kept, and then transferred to their final location. In the e-commerce business, the term "logistics" is used to describe...
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Mastering Product Attributes: Strategies for Differentiation and Success

In the world of marketing and consumer decision-making, product attributes play a vital role in shaping customer preferences and influencing purchasing choices. Product attributes are the specific qualities and characteristics...
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Consignment Inventory 101: Drive Growth and Efficiency for Your E-commerce Business

Having a proper idea of how your inventory looks is probably the most crucial aspect of running an e-commerce business. It helps keep the inventory levels in check by ensuring...
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Multichannel Distribution: A comprehensive guide for business-owners

Welcome to the world of multichannel distribution! In today's interconnected marketplace, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to reach and engage their customers. One strategy that has gained significant momentum...
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Dunnage In Shipping: Why It Is Important For E-Commerce Businesses

In the bustling world of e-commerce, where the movement of goods knows no boundaries, efficient shipping practices are necessary to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.  Dunnage, commonly defined as...
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SKU Analysis: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Sense of Your Data

Inventory management is the backbone of any product-based e-commerce business. However, it is often one of the most mismanaged aspects of any company that is still in its nascent stages. ...
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Split Shipments: The Pros and Cons for Businesses and Customers

Split shipments are becoming increasingly common in the world of e-commerce and logistics. While they can be an effective way for businesses to fulfill customer orders quickly and efficiently, they...
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The Impact of Assortment Planning On E-commerce

Assortment planning plays a crucial role in the success of retailers across industries. It involves the strategic curation of product offerings to meet customer demands, optimize inventory management, and drive...
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SKU vs UPC: Exploring the Basics of Product Identification

In today’s rapidly expanding and increasingly globalized world, product identification is of utmost importance. They are paramount for businesses to thrive. In fact, there are a few different approaches that...
12.12 estimated to have made PHP 15 billion in total sales across major shopping platforms in E-commerce | Locad Blog

The Power of a Consolidation Warehouse: Strategies for Big Savings on Small Spending

In the new age, where one brand often produces more than one type of product, navigating the rough waters of warehousing and shipping can be challenging. Additionally, with over 80%...
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Omnichannel Distribution

In today's ever-evolving retail landscape, omnichannel distribution has emerged as a game-changer for businesses. By seamlessly integrating multiple sales channels, retailers can reach more customers and provide a more personalized...
Blog

Top 21 in-demand products in the Philippines in 2023

The rising costs of living have forced a whole new demographic of people in the Philippines into considering a side hustle or a passive income. In fact, over 64% of...
Blog

Top Products in High Demand in Australia for Your E-commerce Business

If you are one of the very few lucky ones with a standout idea for the e-commerce marketplace, you may not be too worried about starting a business. However, for...
Blog

Top 21 High-Demand Products in Singapore in 2023

Starting an e-commerce business today is often a toss-up between having a brand new, never-before-done product or tapping into an already existing market. And while having a new idea can...
Blog

A Beginner’s Guide to Warehouse Putaway: Optimizing Inventory Management

If you are an e-commerce business that is looking to avoid any inventory management mishaps, it may be time to employ warehouse putaway. Warehouse putaway ensures the movement of inventory...
Blog

Common Logistics Problems and How To Overcome Them Efficiently

Logistics is the management of resources, including how they are obtained, kept, and then transferred to their final location. In the e-commerce business, the term "logistics" is used to describe...
Blog

Mastering Product Attributes: Strategies for Differentiation and Success

In the world of marketing and consumer decision-making, product attributes play a vital role in shaping customer preferences and influencing purchasing choices. Product attributes are the specific qualities and characteristics...
Blog

Consignment Inventory 101: Drive Growth and Efficiency for Your E-commerce Business

Having a proper idea of how your inventory looks is probably the most crucial aspect of running an e-commerce business. It helps keep the inventory levels in check by ensuring...
Blog

Multichannel Distribution: A comprehensive guide for business-owners

Welcome to the world of multichannel distribution! In today's interconnected marketplace, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to reach and engage their customers. One strategy that has gained significant momentum...
Blog

Dunnage In Shipping: Why It Is Important For E-Commerce Businesses

In the bustling world of e-commerce, where the movement of goods knows no boundaries, efficient shipping practices are necessary to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.  Dunnage, commonly defined as...
Blog

SKU Analysis: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Sense of Your Data

Inventory management is the backbone of any product-based e-commerce business. However, it is often one of the most mismanaged aspects of any company that is still in its nascent stages. ...
Blog

Split Shipments: The Pros and Cons for Businesses and Customers

Split shipments are becoming increasingly common in the world of e-commerce and logistics. While they can be an effective way for businesses to fulfill customer orders quickly and efficiently, they...
Blog

The Impact of Assortment Planning On E-commerce

Assortment planning plays a crucial role in the success of retailers across industries. It involves the strategic curation of product offerings to meet customer demands, optimize inventory management, and drive...
12.12 estimated to have made PHP 15 billion in total sales across major shopping platforms in E-commerce | Locad Blog

The Power of a Consolidation Warehouse: Strategies for Big Savings on Small Spending

In the new age, where one brand often produces more than one type of product, navigating the rough waters of warehousing and shipping can be challenging. Additionally, with over 80%...
Blog

Omnichannel Distribution

In today's ever-evolving retail landscape, omnichannel distribution has emerged as a game-changer for businesses. By seamlessly integrating multiple sales channels, retailers can reach more customers and provide a more personalized...
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Unpacking Logistics Network Strategy

A robust logistics network strategy is often the key driving factor in meeting customer demands. Irrespective of the size of your business, a reliable logistics network is often what drives...
Social media e-commerce engagement | Locad

Here’s How You Can Help Your E-commerce Marketing Break Through the Noise

Across the world, there are over 9.1 million e-commerce companies.. Moreover, the e-commerce market has continued to grow, with brick-and-mortar stores investing in the online space. e-commerce accounts for 13...
A Guide To Choosing E-commerce Domain Names | Locad

A Guide to Fast e-commerce Vs. Sustainable e-commerce

There are two practical approaches that companies choose in e-commerce: fast e-commerce and sustainable e-commerce.  As a brand, you can choose any one based on your business's objectives and goals....
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Why Do e-commerce Owners Need To Take Customer Service Seriously?

Being an extremely significant factor of any business, customer service is assistance that is provided to consumers about their purchases and to resolve queries. This involves answering questions, giving advice,...
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9 Ways E-Commerce Fulfillment Platforms Improve The Customer Journey

Imagine sitting on your couch, scrolling through your favourite online store, and trying to decide what to buy. You find the perfect product, add it to your cart, and eagerly...
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Which Social Channels and Features Should a Budding E-Commerce Business Focus On?

For businesses, social media has become one of the easiest and fastest ways to reach their audience and potential customers. The use of social media supports brands in achieving various...
E-commerce shopping cart | Locad

The Double-Edged Sword: How Marketplaces Provide Challenges and Opportunities for Omnichannel Fulfillment

In 2012, 60%  of the world’s online retail sales were accounted for by Asia. Businesses of all sizes – from small homegrown brands to global brands – have turned to...
Business owners looking at e-commerce site | Locad

E-commerce Consumer Rights Protection in Southeast Asia

E-commerce is already growing at a steady pace across Southeast Asia. It is expected that the overall growth of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions across this region will grow...
Overseas shipping | Locad

Optimize Overseas Shipping from Singapore to Southeast Asian Countries

Despite the inevitable impact of the ongoing pandemic on the world, Singapore has maintained an active and strong supply-chain network. The city-state has further cemented its global logistics hub status...
4 Benefits of Shipping Internationally | Shipment | Locad Blog

7 Key Tricks to Managing Cross Border Shipping in SEA

Every geography has its unique rules and regulations when it comes to shipping, logistics, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery - Southeast Asia is no different. With the right advice and experience,...
Warehouse operations for first mile logistics | Locad

Optimize Your First Mile, Before Addressing Your Last Mile

The problem with this approach is that we can end up creating tunnel-vision around last-mile delivery. Businesses start to care only about their last mile, and logistics partners focus more...
E-commerce Warehousing Efficiency | Locad Blog

E-Commerce and the Supply Chain Transformation

The past year has been monumental for eCommerce. The sudden and radical lifestyle changes that came with the outbreak of COVID-19 are without a doubt the biggest reason for this....
E-commerce Warehouse Rack System | Locad Blog

Exceeding Customer Expectations Through Your Last-Mile Delivery

In today's "next day delivery" climate, it might be challenging to keep up with some of the bigger E-Commerce players out there, from an infrastructure perspective. But where you can...
Global supply chain process | Locad

Taking The Mystery out of Supply Chain Control Towers

Whether you’re just starting off with your E-Commerce venture, are an established entrepreneur, or working at an Enterprise level, you rely on data to keep your supply chain running smoothly....
E-commerce business owners smiling | Locad

Why Fulfillment is the Key to E-commerce Success

More often than not, fulfillment and logistics remain afterthoughts for busy entrepreneurs and merchants. As their focus is on increasing sales and optimizing marketing, they lose sight of the part...
E-commerce business owner looking to increase brand loyalty | Locad

Brand Loyalty In The Time Of E-Commerce

2020 brought a wave of change in every industry, but retail was hit especially hard. With the decrease of in-person shopping and the rise of e-commerce, brand loyalty has become...
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SKU Analysis: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Sense of Your Data

Inventory management is the backbone of any product-based e-commerce business. However, it is often one of the most mismanaged aspects of any company that is still in its nascent stages. ...
Blog

SKU vs UPC: Exploring the Basics of Product Identification

In today’s rapidly expanding and increasingly globalized world, product identification is of utmost importance. They are paramount for businesses to thrive. In fact, there are a few different approaches that...
12.12 estimated to have made PHP 15 billion in total sales across major shopping platforms in E-commerce | Locad Blog

The Power of a Consolidation Warehouse: Strategies for Big Savings on Small Spending

In the new age, where one brand often produces more than one type of product, navigating the rough waters of warehousing and shipping can be challenging. Additionally, with over 80%...
Blog

Omnichannel Distribution

In today's ever-evolving retail landscape, omnichannel distribution has emerged as a game-changer for businesses. By seamlessly integrating multiple sales channels, retailers can reach more customers and provide a more personalized...
Blog

Unpacking Logistics Network Strategy

A robust logistics network strategy is often the key driving factor in meeting customer demands. Irrespective of the size of your business, a reliable logistics network is often what drives...
E-commerce Warehouse Order Automation Process | Locad Blog

Revolutionizing Retail Procurement: A Fresh Look at Strategies and Best Practices

Effective procurement is crucial for achieving sustainable growth and profitability in today's competitive retail landscape. Procurement processes have traditionally focused on securing the best prices from suppliers, but retailers are...
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Combatting SKU Proliferation: Effectively Streamlining your Product Line 

Companies have been including new things to their inventory for a long time now. In fact, according to Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen, over 30,000 products are launched every...
E-commerce Order Delivery Through 3PL | Locad Blog

Choosing a Distribution Partner: How 3PLs are Contributing

Running an e-commerce business entails many things. From creating a sellable product to delivering them to your customers, it is a lengthy process with a million little details that cannot...
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Fulfilment vs Fulfillment: Exploring the Key Differences and Benefits for Your Business

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce and logistics, “fulfilment" and “fulfillment" often create confusion and spark lively debates among industry professionals and business owners alike. One might question whether these...
E-commerce Warehouse Stock Check | Locad Blog

Supplier Vs Manufacturer: A Guide On What You’ll Need To Look For

When it comes to running a successful business, partnering with the right suppliers and manufacturers is crucial for seamless supply chain operations. However, finding the right ones can be a...
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Building a Successful E-commerce Team Structure

In today's world, e-commerce has become integral to the business landscape. With the ever-growing number of online shoppers and increasing competition, businesses need a well-structured team structure for e-commerce.  Building...
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How To Evaluate The Worth Of An E-commerce Business

What is E-commerce? E-commerce is buying and selling goods and services over an electronic network. Some examples of e-commerce platforms are eBay, Woolworths, BigW, etc. Transmitting data or funds over...
A Guide To Choosing E-commerce Domain Names | Locad

How To Choose a Good Domain Name For you E-commerce Business (and Amplify SEO)

Do names matter? Why do we need to find good names? Are these questions bothering you? Well, yes, names matter. More so, it matters regarding your brand, specifically the domain...
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Should you Outsource E-commerce Operations or Manage them In-house for your Brand?

Source Definition of E-commerce Operations Put, e-commerce operations refer to a culmination of all the business activities and processes that are required to sell products and services online. The optimal...
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How to Maximize Warehouse Efficiency For Your E-commerce Merchandise or E-commerce Storage Tips to Increase Profits

E-commerce is one of the fastest-growing industries and is continuously expanding worldwide. With the global e-commerce logistics market valued at $315.82 billion and predicting growth at a CAGR of 22.3%...
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Mastering Product Attributes: Strategies for Differentiation and Success

In the world of marketing and consumer decision-making, product attributes play a vital role in shaping customer preferences and influencing purchasing choices. Product attributes are the specific qualities and characteristics...
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Consignment Inventory 101: Drive Growth and Efficiency for Your E-commerce Business

Having a proper idea of how your inventory looks is probably the most crucial aspect of running an e-commerce business. It helps keep the inventory levels in check by ensuring...
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The Ultimate Guide to Omnichannel Retail: How to Revolutionize Your Retail Business With Insightful Strategies

Omnichannel retail has traveled from being an option to being an utmost necessity. As technology keeps advancing at a rapid pace, consumers have begun being heavily dependent on online shopping. ...
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Fulfilment vs Fulfillment: Exploring the Key Differences and Benefits for Your Business

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce and logistics, “fulfilment" and “fulfillment" often create confusion and spark lively debates among industry professionals and business owners alike. One might question whether these...
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Dynamic Pricing in e-commerce: The Nitty-Gritties of a New-Age Pricing System

The boom of e-commerce has brought with itself a plethora of trends. And while most have been around or used time and again only to be dismissed, one that has...
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Why Sustainable E-commerce is the Future of Good Business and How to Build an Eco-friendly Brand

The e-commerce business, indeed, is at its prime time. Entrepreneurs from all across the globe are making an excellent profit from its continuous rise. Many customers have gotten comfortable with...
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E-commerce Customer Pain Points That Diminish Sales (and How to Fix Them)

E-commerce has revolutionized how businesses operate by providing customers with the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their homes. In many ways, the e-commerce landscape has succeeded in providing...
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A Guide to E-commerce Retargeting and E-commerce Remarketing

What are Retargeting and Remarketing? Retargeting and remarketing are e-commerce strategies that generate more leads or enhance sales. These two strategies are equally important to expand your business, especially at...
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What is a Facebook Post? A Quick Beginner’s Guide for E-commerce Businesses

Facebook’s popularity is hardly confidential information. Curated by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, Facebook has grown into a much-admired public platform where newer people keep pouring in daily. On average,  a...
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What Does Online Visibility Mean to a E-commerce Business?

Definition of Online Visibility Online visibility refers to a business's exposure to potential customers and clients in the digital realm. It involves making your business discoverable to anyone interested in...
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Revenue Optimization: A Data-Driven Guide To Hit Your E-commerce Revenue Goals

What is Revenue Optimization? Revenue optimization implements strategies covering acquisition, retention, and customer base expansion.  The main aim is to improve revenue health and resilience. Doing so by tapping into...
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What are E-commerce Infographics, and How can Online Retailers Use Them?

What is an Infographic? An infographic is a visual representation of information, data, or knowledge that uses images, charts, diagrams, and text to present complex ideas clearly and concisely. Infographics...
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Why E-commerce Manufacturers Can’t Ignore Marketing?

In today’s competitive market, manufacturers and vendors find it difficult to reach potential customers and sell their existing or newly launched products. Even if you manufacture good-quality products, you need...
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How to Optimize Images to Speed Up Your Online Store

What is Image Optimization?  E-commerce images tend to make websites visually compelling, attracting potential customers to interact with businesses more. However, including many images can also result in a slower...
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White-Label E-commerce: What It Is, How to Use It, And Its Advantages

Overview of White-Label E-commerce Do you own a business that has just entered the realm of Internet retailers? If so, you might be curious to find out more about white-label...
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Fulfilling from the Heart: How Thailand-based Mama’s Choice is Making Healthcare Products More Accessible with Logistics by Locad

Mama’s Choice is a healthcare brand based in Thailand focused on developing products tailored to the needs of mothers and babies. Their catalog featuring high-quality, safe and natural products caters...
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The Recipe for Growth: How Same-Day Fulfillment by Locad is Helping Cosmic Cookware Grow

Cosmic Cookware is a kitchen companion brand that creates pans and accessories that not only look good, but cook good. By outsourcing fulfillment to Locad, Cosmic Cookware has delivered better...
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Awaken Your Best: How Emma Started Shipping Marketplace Orders 2X Faster Through Fulfillment by Locad

Sleep brand Emma is one of the biggest names in the mattress industry – providing sleep products specifically engineered for a good night’s rest. By outsourcing fulfillment to Locad, Emma...
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A Clearer Vision of Growth: How Kids Optics Is Increasing Its E-commerce Stores With Locad as a Fulfillment Partner

Digital specs brand Kids Optics provides screen-safe eyeglasses optimally designed for children. With extensive plans to scale its business to more social commerce platforms such as TikTok, Kids Optics outsourced...
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Planting the Seeds of Trust: How Leafy builds customer trust through Locad’s 100% on-time delivery

Plant-care brand Leafy provides premium quality agricultural products for ornamental plants and outdoor gardens. With the bulky and sizable nature of its products, Leafy outsourced warehousing and fulfillment to Locad....
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Function, Fashion, Forecasting: How NuPrene grew 6X via effective demand planning powered by Locad’s tech

NuPrene produces bags and accessories – inspired by the latest fashion trends – and suited to fit the Filipino everyday lifestyle. Since working with Locad for fulfillment and logistics, NuPrene...
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Sip of Success: How MD Brews Coffee Doubled Their Sales with Locad as a Fulfillment Partner

MD Brews – short for Medical Doctor Brews – locally sources drip and ground coffee from the mountains of Cordillera. Since working with LOCAD for fulfillment and logistics, MD Brews...
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Success is in the Bag: How Good Totes saved 50% on storage costs with fulfillment by Locad

Good Totes is a Singapore-based brand of stylish yet functional tote bags. Since enlisting the fulfillment and logistics services of LOCAD, Good Totes has saved 50% on costs spent on...
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Stirring Business Growth: Why Lyger Coffee Decided to Kickstart their Business with Locad as Fulfillment Partner

Lyger Coffee – known for its crystallized coffee – brews powerful coffee experiences with each cup. From the very beginning, they worked closely with Locad to ensure that customer delivery...
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The Scent of Success: How ABCD Organics increased their sales by 30% with fulfillment by Locad

ABCD Organics is a local and affordable brand of pure, organic, and therapeutic-grade essential and carrier oils. Since enlisting the fulfillment and logistics services of LOCAD, ABCD Organics has boosted...
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Business Glow Up: How DMD Skin Sciences scaled their orders by 200% with Locad

Find out how one of the country’s fast-growing dermatology clinics, DMD Skin Science, became a nationwide e-commerce success by outsourcing fulfillment to LOCAD. Key Metrics 200% increase in orders after...
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Leveling Up in Business: How PhoenixLab Doubled Their E-Commerce Sales with Locad

Learn how PhoenixLab, an online store selling work-from-home gadgets and items, increased their sales by 2x through working with LOCAD. Key Metrics 2x increase in sales 80% sales increase in...
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Getting Order Fulfillment in Shape: How MuscleU Expanded to Nationwide Shipping in Australia with Locad

With health and nutrition becoming rising concerns and priorities in recent years, LOCAD supports supplement supplier MuscleU by providing faster shipping and affordable shipping across Australia which has resulted in...
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Stepping Up the E-Commerce Game: How Havaianas Delivered 4x Faster Shipping Through Locad

Learn how leading flip flop brand Havaianas, under lifestyle retail giant Terry SA, leveraged LOCAD’s cutting-edge fulfillment solutions to provide faster delivery and boost customer satisfaction. Key Metrics 24 order...
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Brewing a Better Business: How Subminimal Started Offering Next-Day Delivery with Locad

With the rising interest in creating barista-grade coffee from home and the growing demand for faster delivery, LOCAD supports Singapore-based brand Subminimal by providing faster shipping for their customers to...

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