Why You Should Consider Ottawa for Canadian Distribution Instead of Toronto

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Especially for US companies, the first place that comes to mind when choosing a location for expanding warehousing and distribution within Canada is Toronto. After all Toronto, some would argue, is the largest, most popular and well known city within Canada. But assuming that Toronto is the best location for all companies would be making […]

Successfully Fulfill Your Crowdfunding/Kickstarter Campaign

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Quite possibly, one of the most useful inventions of modern times, and since the advent of sliced bread has to be online fundraising. Companies like Crowdfunding and Kickstarter enable you to get your product in front of millions immediately. What was once a daunting task that required countless man hours by a development team can […]

What Separates E-commerce Fulfillment Services from Regular Fulfillment Services

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One thing is for sure, ecommerce companies are not only here to stay, but they are also growing at an unprecedented pace. In 2013, according to Forrester, ecommerce sales totaled $231 billion, and projected sales in 2015 are set to reach $300 billion plus! With this tremendous growth, there is also a great demand for […]

10 Holiday Prep Tips for Your eCommerce Business

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There’s an undeniable nip of cold in the air and the Holidays are just around the corner. Soon the waves of eager customers looking for holiday gifts for friends and family will flood online and physical shopping venues all over the world. Once, shoppers would have had to perform their yearly pilgrimage to the shopping […]

Ottawa Logistics Partners with PMK

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Announcement: A91B6FF9-FC28-47D4-8D89-6AD41008F510 Ottawa Logistics Partners with PMK Federal Regulatory Consultants A91B6FF9-FC28-47D4-8D89-6AD41008F510 Site Licensed Warehouse meets Importing and Regulatory Expertise, resulting in an efficient, cost effective solution to introduce your natural health products and medical devices to Canada and Beyond What will this partnership do for you? In short, PMK takes care of the complex, time-consuming, […]

Overcoming International Shipping Headaches When Shipping US Products to Canada

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Largely due to the recent advancements of large online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart, consumers’ expectations are extremely high when it comes to purchasing products on the Web. For merchants with multiple warehouse locations or retail stores, same day deliveries are more realistic and allow customers to receive products faster than ever. Add to […]

The Evolving Landscape of Final Mile Delivery

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As the owner or manager of a business that ships goods to customers, you are likely aware of the pivotal role that dependable delivery services play in your operations. Selecting an efficient final mile delivery provider can be the difference between highly satisfied repeat customers and customers who abandon your business after a single botched […]

How EDI and eCommerce Work With 3PL Partners

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Advances in online technology over the last decade have dramatically improved the logistical and operational capabilities of eCommerce businesses in both the B2B and B2C realm. Cloud and mobile computing technologies have further streamlined business processes, including inventory and distribution management. In this regard, let’s examine how EDI and eCommerce work with 3PL partners. What […]

Order Fulfillment Made Simple with Ottawa Logistics’ Cloud Based System

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It’s no secret – order fulfillment services have evolved significantly over the years and companies that utilize outsourced 3PL services have increased needs for system integrations, order exchange, and reporting features. Ottawa Logistics has paid close attention to these needs, and has taken great steps in order to provide the kinds of robust technology solutions […]