E-Commerce Industry Boom Increases Demand for IDS Fulfillment Services

The total sales for 2011 reached an estimated $194.3 billion, a 16.1 percent increase from 2010's $167.3 billion.
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Plainfield,, IN (prHWY.com) April 17, 2012 - Indianapolis, Indiana (March 21, 2012) - A 2011 study published by the Department of Commerce covering more than 11,000 US traders reported an increase in e-commerce sales. The total sales for 2011 reached an estimated $194.3 billion, a 16.1 percent increase from 2010's $167.3 billion.

An independent survey by Retail Systems Research (RSR) last January further showed that traders are anticipating another boom in e-commerce sales this year as the Internet continues to surpass brick-and-mortar establishments in terms of growth potential.

The emergence of the web as a major retail channel has caused the demand for ecommerce fulfillment services offered by companies like Integrated Distribution Services (IDS) to skyrocket. Online shoppers demand quick delivery and better customer service at little or no shipping cost. Fortunately, full-service third-party logistics (3PL) providers are ready to meet the growing needs of the e-commerce industry.

IDS operates a strategically-located 315,000 square foot distribution facility that allows them to offer three-day parcel delivery to almost 80 percent of the US population. Through their main distribution center and various fulfillment warehouses throughout the country, IDS provides nationwide coverage so that retailers can deliver the right products to the right customers on time.

The IDS order fulfillment process is further enhanced by value-added features such as real-time inventory and time tracking. Through tracking numbers, their clients are able to offer buyers outstanding customer service while providing real-time updates on the status of orders.

Having real-time information prevents retailers from taking orders for unavailable products and allows them to plan for unexpected changes in customer demand. This is an aspect of e-commerce which the RSR survey cited as one of the biggest challenges when it comes to increasing online sales.

If recent trends are any indication, online sales volumes are set to increase even more in the coming years, further underscoring the need for a reliable partner in ecommerce order fulfillment. Entrepreneurs interested in finding out how IDS ecommerce order fulfillment services can help their businesses can visit www.TeamIDSLogistics.com for more information.

About Integrated Distribution Services, Inc.

Since 1960, Integrated Distribution Services, Inc. (IDS) has been delivering a competitive advantage to their clients through integrated, results-oriented logistics solutions and ecommerce fulfillment services. A leader in the 3PL industry, IDS is committed to helping businesses enhance their operations, improve their customer service, and ultimately grow their bottom line.

The central distribution center and fulfillment warehouse of IDS is located at 3100 Reeves Rd., Plainfield, Indiana. To learn more, call (866) 232-6533 today.

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