Shipping is a critical element of eCommerce fulfillment. The shipping methods and shipping carriers you choose can affect your shopping cart abandonment rate. Plus, fulfillment choices such as warehouse locations and shipping options will impact delivery times and customer satisfaction. […]
If you’ve lost a package, you’re not alone. In fact, according to research by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute done in 2020, 1.7 million packages were stolen or lost every day in the U.S. Although it is unavoidable, you can take action […]
Two of the most frustrating phrases when waiting for a package delivery are “scheduled delivery pending” and “awaiting delivery scan.” These two status updates from carriers indicate that your package is moving, but something has interrupted its planned route. Ultimately, […]
ECommerce companies need to understand shipping costs. If you offer free shipping, those costs are part of your overhead and need to be covered in your retail pricing. However, even if your customers pay for shipping on every order, clarity […]
Reducing shipping costs for your eCommerce store is one of the most effective ways to improve your bottom line. Small businesses, in particular, can see a massive upside in taking the time to lower shipping costs. If you offer free […]
Logistics is the process of moving something (or someone) from one location to another. In eCommerce, logistics refers to the movement of products through your supply chain. Third-party logistics is another term for professional eCommerce fulfillment services. Logistics systems can […]
If you own an eCommerce business, you might be asked by your customers if you offer international shipping. And with international eCommerce sales expected to total almost $5 trillion in 2021, it is something to consider as your business grows. […]
Logistics can mean the management of complicated operations or the movement of people or physical objects. In eCommerce, logistics services include the processes needed to move merchandise from manufacturer to customer. Forward logistics is the movement of goods from seller […]
ECommerce owners and managers like you are staring at their growing list of orders for peak season 2021, hoping that they’ll be able to ship it all on time. But, if you’re limited to just a single carrier or service […]
Every eCommerce business needs a reliable shipping distribution plan and warehouse to run smoothly. Fulfillment services and distribution centers offer multiple ways for you to have the warehousing and supply chain support that keeps orders flowing freely and arriving on […]
The eCommerce world is moving faster than ever before, and many service providers are pressuring shops like yours to offer a same-day shipping service to customers. Unfortunately for eCommerce, that’s often not only unaffordable but unworkable for the vast majority […]
Order logistics is essential to eCommerce fulfillment. After all, the process of delivering orders to customers is the heart of every online product business. A thorough understanding of order logistics is crucial for every eCommerce entrepreneur. Here’s a review of […]