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Tech Accessories Logistics 101: Everything You Need to Know

Indeed, the world took a digital turn — even before the best of us could notice. Nowadays, gadgets abound in different forms for a wide array of purposes. The primary...
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E-commerce Bookkeeping 101: How To Keep Records for Your Small Business

Opening an e-commerce business means giving access to your shop to the consumers 24X7. Conventional retail stores. On the other hand, operate in set hours, differentiating them from online stores....
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Why Logistics is Important for a Sports Brand

How important is effective logistics management for a sports brand? The short answer is very much. The world of retail has changed over the past few years. Then the Covid-19...
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What a Furniture Brand Should Look for in a Logistics Partner

Fixtures that increase the enjoyment of families in their homes. Furniture is one of the most shopped items in the modern world. And even in the e-commerce industry, which has...
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Exploring the E-commerce Preferences and Behaviors of Singaporean Shoppers

Southeast Asia (SEA) has emerged as a promising market for e-commerce in recent years, with a rapidly growing population of over 687 million people and a rapidly expanding middle class....
The Complete Guide to E-commerce Merchandising

E-commerce Merchandising 101: The Ultimate Condensed Playbook

The retail commerce industry comprises various faces and layers that would take days to uncover. We all know that the retail sector has grown exponentially over the past few years....
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How Logistics Can Boost Your Personal Care Brand

Prior to the growth of the e-commerce industry and the shift of consumer behavior to online shopping, 85% of beauty product sales were done via in-store shopping. Before, even customers...
A Comprehensive Guide on the Role of Documents in Logistics | Locad

E-commerce Shipping Documents You Need When Transporting Your Cargo

Shipping and delivering cargo to their destination are the only face of logistics. In fact, many business owners find only the shipping process exciting and essential. But what they don’t...
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Courier Service vs Postal Service — Understanding the Difference in E-commerce

We all are well familiar with the growing space of e-commerce and how it is transforming the shopping experience. However, more than knowing about the rapid movement of the e-commerce...
The Best E-commerce Books to Boost Business Skills

E-commerce Books You Need to Read in 2023

E-commerce books offer ultimate guidance and deep insights into the trade of goods and services and how to build a successful business. Many resources are available in today’s digitization age,...
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Best Live Chat Software for E-commerce: The Complete Guide

A business can only survive or grow with its customers. So, businesses go to great lengths to ensure maximum satisfaction for their target customers. However, customer satisfaction encompasses numerous factors....
Exploring the Differences Between Retail and E-commerce | Locad Blog

Understanding Retail vs. E-commerce: The Difference

There has been a substantial shift in the way consumers think. From shopping style to technology, everything has evolved from head to toe. Conventional shopping techniques are also part of...
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How to Fill Out a Customs Form for E-commerce International Shipping

Customs Form for International Shipping- An Introduction A customs form is a mandatory document for importing and exporting goods across international borders. It establishes that you have declared the value...
Unlocking the Potential of Wholesale E-commerce

Wholesale E-commerce: What Is It & How Does It Work?

Wholesale E-commerce: What is it? Wholesale E-commerce refers to the process of selling bulk products to another business, at a discounted price, via online platforms. The current market for wholesale...
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Pet Food Logistics 101: Everything You Need to Know

Everybody (well at least, most people) love having pets! After a long day of work, it’s incredibly enjoyable to be welcomed by your pet dog or cat and go for...
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How Logistics Can Boost Your Personal Care Brand

Prior to the growth of the e-commerce industry and the shift of consumer behavior to online shopping, 85% of beauty product sales were done via in-store shopping. Before, even customers...
A Comprehensive Guide on the Role of Documents in Logistics | Locad

E-commerce Shipping Documents You Need When Transporting Your Cargo

Shipping and delivering cargo to their destination are the only face of logistics. In fact, many business owners find only the shipping process exciting and essential. But what they don’t...
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Courier Service vs Postal Service — Understanding the Difference in E-commerce

We all are well familiar with the growing space of e-commerce and how it is transforming the shopping experience. However, more than knowing about the rapid movement of the e-commerce...
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Best Live Chat Software for E-commerce: The Complete Guide

A business can only survive or grow with its customers. So, businesses go to great lengths to ensure maximum satisfaction for their target customers. However, customer satisfaction encompasses numerous factors....
Exploring the Differences Between Retail and E-commerce | Locad Blog

Understanding Retail vs. E-commerce: The Difference

There has been a substantial shift in the way consumers think. From shopping style to technology, everything has evolved from head to toe. Conventional shopping techniques are also part of...
Unlocking the Potential of Wholesale E-commerce

Wholesale E-commerce: What Is It & How Does It Work?

Wholesale E-commerce: What is it? Wholesale E-commerce refers to the process of selling bulk products to another business, at a discounted price, via online platforms. The current market for wholesale...
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Pet Food Logistics 101: Everything You Need to Know

Everybody (well at least, most people) love having pets! After a long day of work, it’s incredibly enjoyable to be welcomed by your pet dog or cat and go for...
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Top E-commerce Innovations You Should Know About

Innovation in e-commerce has revolutionized how we shop, making it possible to buy products and services anywhere in the world with just a few clicks. With advancements in technology, e-commerce...
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Top 10 Logistics Tips for Fashion Accessories Stores

The global e-commerce market for fashion accessories is predicted to reach more than $180 billion worldwide in the next few years and is expected to grow annually at 14% until...
business people setting up an e-commerce store in australia

Locad’s Essential Checklist for Starting a Business in Australia

Congratulations on starting a business! At Locad, we understand the importance of having the correct information at your fingertips to make your business successful. We’ve compiled a comprehensive checklist to...
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Interactive Social Commerce: A Comprehensive Guide

In recent years, the world of e-commerce has been rapidly evolving. With the rise of social media platforms, businesses are now looking for new and innovative ways to engage with...
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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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Thailand’s E-commerce Industry: Everything You Need to Know

E-commerce brands are on the rise in Southeast Asian countries. Among eleven countries present in SEA, Thailand is one of the fastest-growing countries thanks to increased internet and mobile usage....
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Cultivating a More Stable Supply Chain by Utilizing an Automated Invoice Program

A smoothly functioning supply chain is integral to the success of your business. But if your invoicing processes and procedures are not up to standard, you’re likely to experience hitches,...
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How To Choose The Best 3PL For Singapore

Introduction 3PL, also known as third-party logistics, is a service that allows you, a business owner, to outsource all your logistics operations, from warehousing to delivery. It serves as a...
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How To Import To Singapore

Singapore is the second busiest container port in the world. International sales presents prime opportunities for businesses starting out in Singapore. But at the same time, they also raise significant...
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Consolidating Your Technology Stack for Your E-commerce Store in Australia

Introduction With the growing popularity of e-commerce businesses worldwide, customers have now started having higher expectations when shopping online.Fortunately, even the tech industry has amped up its game, and now,...
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What Is Packaging Fulfillment?

Every business has several roles to fulfill. From production to website designing, running a business is difficult and, most certainly, not to be taken for granted. A crucial feature that...
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Flexible Fulfillment: What is It and How Can It Help You?

A consumer's most apprehensive point of the online purchasing experience is most likely after placing an order. Consumers order the product of their choice, but they're not always confident about...
E-commerce Bar Code Scanning Process | Locad Blog

What is SKU Number & How to Create it: Examples + Best Practices

If you run an e-commerce business, chances are you’ve come across the term “SKU number.” In fact, SKU numbers are crucial to the success of any e-commerce operation, particularly in...
E-commerce Warehouse Automation Process | Locad Blog

15 Supply Chain Trends Shaping the Future of Logistics

The supply chain is probably the most crucial component of all businesses nowadays, especially if you are an e-commerce business owner. You have to make sure that all the facets...
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How Last-mile Companies Are Changing The World Of Logistics

Even though our lives have been integrated with e-commerce, we still don't know many aspects of it. One such crucial part is last-mile delivery, which is changing the face of...
E-commerce delivery agent delivering orders to a customer | Locad

How You Can Optimize Your E-commerce Logistics With Last-Mile Delivery Logistics Solutions

What Is a Last-mile Delivery Logistics Solution? Every aspect of logistics operations is crucial to the movement of goods. With the ever-increasing popularity and demand of online shopping and, consequently,...
Mobile Device on a cart displaying TikTok representing e-commerce sales | Locad

TikTok Shop Shipping 101 for E-commerce Sellers

Are you an e-commerce seller looking to expand your business on TikTok Shop? With its huge user base and growing popularity, TikTok is quickly becoming a popular platform for e-commerce...
A view of a warehouse for an e-commerce business | Locad

Role of International Logistics in the E-commerce Industry

E-commerce refers to buying and selling any kind of goods over the internet. No matter where you are, you must have noticed the recent boost in the use of e-commerce...
Basics of 3PL E-commerce Fulfillment & 3PL | Locad Blog

Basics of 3PL E-commerce Fulfillment

As you build your online business, you might find the term 3PL e-commerce fulfillment. So what is it and how important is it for you?  Without beating around the bush:...
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Where and How to Find Great 3PL Warehouse for Your Business

E-commerce went through a huge boom since pandemic and online sales swept the globe in 2020, and along with it, the term “3PL warehouse.” 3PL or third-party logistics is one...
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Midyear Sales for E-commerce Businesses

Parents and teachers have always promoted delaying gratification as a means to achieving goals. Earlier in my life, I remember my mother promising me additional hours of playtime if I...
The great Singapore Sale experience | Locad

How to Prepare for the Great Singapore Sale (GSS): Experience Singapore 2022

Younger mall-goers probably find it hard to imagine a time when the Internet did not exist. Friends meeting up in malls had to arrive on time at predetermined spots, and...
Online shopper accessing an e-commerce website on a laptop | Locad

Are Monthly ‘Double Double’ sales and payday sales still effective?

Some days seem much shorter than they really are, especially when work needs to be done and deadlines have to be met, yet it doesn’t come as a surprise anymore...
Forecasting E-commerce business growth | Locad

Factors to Forecast E-Commerce Growth in Singapore for 2022

The e-commerce market remains robust in Singapore, especially during the new normal. To begin with, the Lion City has always been in a strategic position for growth—with well-developed infrastructure complemented...
E-commerce Business Growth Analysis | Locad Blog

Step-by-step Guide on How to Setup a Shopify Store

We’ve reached the 2-year mark of a pandemic with no signs of restoration of the previous status quo any time soon. Business owners all over the country were forced to...
E-commerce warehouse representative looking at last mile delivery checklist | Locad

Checklist When Choosing the Best Last Mile Delivery in Singapore

A last mile delivery could be a third-party logistics (3PL) or a fourth-party logistics (4PL) firm. An e-commerce business may choose a 3PL provider if it prefers to keep oversight...
Benefits of small ports for e-commerce business | Locad

What are smart ports, and how can they help during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Seaports are critical when it comes to global trade, e-commerce, and supply chains. In fact, it is said that more than 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea...
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Integrate Shopify With Australia Post

Integrating Shopify and Australia Post for your online retail business includes quite a few steps, depending on your preferences. There are numerous options for online retailers, but thankfully, Shopify apps...
Exploring the Differences Between Retail and E-commerce | Locad Blog

Online Selling in the Philippines: 6 Important Steps to E-commerce Success

Are you thinking of starting an online business in the Philippines? With the increasing popularity of e-commerce platforms in the Philippines, now is the perfect time to take advantage of...
E-commerce Business Sales Calculation | Locad Blog

What Is Shopee Seller Transaction Fee and How Is It Calculated

If you intend to sell on Shopee, one of the most important things you need to know is the Shopee Seller Transaction Fee — the handling fee for the cost...
E-commerce business owner updating store backend | Locad

Take Care of Your E-commerce Backend

E-commerce website: let’s face it, it’s not enough for it to be pretty; it should also rake in profit. That will indeed happen when the e-commerce backend machinery of your...
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E-Commerce Philippines: 5 Reasons for Businesses to Get into E-commerce

Being a consumer-driven economy, Philippine e-commerce remains one of the most promising markets globally. According to a recent eMarketer report, the Philippines is the fastest-growing country in terms of online...
4 Benefits of Shipping Internationally | Customer Conversations | Locad Blog

4 Key Trends Singapore E-Commerce Brands Must Consider to Succeed in the New Normal

The Singapore e-commerce industry is steadily climbing. After all, if there is an industry that has been performing robustly during the ongoing pandemic when most other industries have been sluggish,...
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Step-by-step Guide to Become a Shopee Philippines Seller

The growing e-commerce market in the Philippines is forecasted to reach $24 billion by 2025. There is no better time than now to start your online business.  Shopee, one of...
E-commerce business owner looking up suppliers to increase orders | Locad

How to Find Suppliers for E-Commerce Store

After countless hours of hemming and hawing, you have finally decided to start your own e-commerce business. Maybe you finally thought of a breakthrough product or decided you want to take advantage...

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