Lead time is an essential element of ecommerce businesses and a key term to understand. Lead time refers to the time it takes from when a customer places an order with your business until the product or service is delivered. It begins when you receive and accept the order and ends when you have fulfilled the customer’s request.
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Table of Contents Introduction Africa’s digital commerce sector is entering a defining phase. By 2026, the continent’s online marketplaces are not only competing for consumers but also shaping logistics, payments, and digital trust. With smartphone penetration surpassing 50% and rapid improvements in digital infrastructure, platforms like Jumia, Takealot, Konga, Kilimall,
When you’re shipping 500-600 orders per month and your current 3PL provider starts treating you like just another number in their system, it’s time to reassess your fulfillment strategy. A recent conversation in the e-commerce community perfectly illustrates a common frustration: small brands getting lost in the machinery of enterprise-level
