ECommerce has disrupted the mattress market, offering consumers premium mattresses at reduced prices without the showrooms. But there’s one big expense online mattress companies must still contend with: the cost of shipping a bed in a box. Mattresses are large, […]
A box of cookies can be a sweet treat for anyone during the holidays or at any time of year. Whether you own a bakery or want to send homemade cookies to your loved ones, getting delicate cookies to someone’s […]
Cargo and shipment are shipping terms that are sometimes used interchangeably but have slightly different meanings. It’s essential to understand the difference so you use the correct terms when you communicate about cargo vs. shipment with your eCommerce fulfillment company […]
Amazon Prime is a game changer. Because of it, customers expect their packages faster than ever before. To remain in the game and retain your competitive advantage for order fulfillment, you need to be able to ship fast – usually […]
Standard shipping is the most commonly used shipping option in eCommerce fulfillment. Getting the most speed out of standard shipping while keeping shipping costs down is a sweet spot that many online retailers struggle to hit. In this guide, we’ll […]
As eCommerce companies find more creative ways to ship oversized and bulky items, it seems like it should be simple to ship a bike. But bike shipping is not a simple process, as you probably know if you’ve ever tried […]
The CBD industry has gone mainstream, and business is, to put it bluntly, booming. As of this writing, marijuana products are fully legal in 21 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Guam, and Canada. Cannabis is legal for medical use and/or decriminalized […]
Whether you’re sending a gift to a friend or looking for good eCommerce fulfillment shipping options, knowing how to ship a package USPS is handy. This post outlines the steps to ship a package USPS and some of the most […]
Product damage during kitchen appliance delivery, storage, and order management is a pain in the bottom line. When you want to protect your margins and reputation with customers, it’s time to find a reliable 3PL that can handle your kitchen […]
Landed costs cover the cost of getting a manufactured good to your distribution center so you can send it to a customer after they buy from you. It seems simple, but the math behind the term is more complex than […]
Some items are easy to ship, and some are not. Musical instruments rank high on the list of things that are challenging to pack and ship correctly. When you ship musical instruments, you must consider more than the best way […]
When eCommerce businesses start shipping orders, they may add shipping insurance on every package. That’s an excellent practice for new online retailers, but you might not need to purchase that insurance (or as much coverage), depending on what you sell […]
