IWS Blog
Welcome to our warehouse management IWS blog, your go-to resource for insights, trends, and best practices in the dynamic world of warehouse operations. As the heartbeat of modern commerce, efficient warehouse management is crucial for businesses striving to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced market

February 13, 2026
Minimum Order Charges: What They Cost You and How to Avoid Overpaying
Minimum order charges can cost growing e-commerce brands anywhere from $225 to $3,000 or more per year in fees that

February 13, 2026
What Apparel Brands Should Ask a 3PL Before Outsourcing Fulfillment
Choosing a 3PL is one of the biggest decisions an apparel brand can make. The partner you pick will store

February 13, 2026
The True Cost of Inaccurate Apparel Picking
A single apparel picking error costs your brand between $19 and $37 in direct expenses. That includes customer service time,

February 13, 2026
Why Apparel Fulfillment Is Not “One-Size-Fits-All”
Apparel fulfillment is not one-size-fits-all for two reasons. First, clothing has operational demands that other product categories don’t. A single

January 15, 2026
Shipping and Handling Charges: A Fulfillment Cost Structure Breakdown
Unpredictable fulfillment costs can quickly eat into your profit margins. Many growing ecommerce brands struggle to understand what they’re actually

January 15, 2026
Pick and Pack Costs: What E-Commerce Sellers Actually Pay in 2026
Figuring out fulfillment costs shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Yet many e-commerce sellers struggle to get straight answers about what they’ll

January 15, 2026
Receiving and Storage Fees: What You’ll Actually Pay for Warehouse and Fulfillment Services
If you’ve ever received a warehouse invoice with charges you didn’t expect, you’re not alone. Receiving and storage fees can

January 15, 2026
B2B Fulfillment Pricing Models: A Transparent Breakdown for Growing Brands
Getting a clear answer on fulfillment costs shouldn’t feel like solving a puzzle. Yet many brands struggle to compare 3PL

December 8, 2025
Proof of Delivery Management for B2B Fulfillment: Protecting Your Wholesale and Retail Shipments
When a pallet arrives at a retailer’s dock with missing cases, who takes the blame? Without proper documentation, your business

October 16, 2025
Best Ecommerce Fulfillment Services of 2025
When your ecommerce business ships 200+ orders monthly, choosing the right fulfillment partner can make or break your growth trajectory.


