Sometimes, getting the day’s orders packed and out the door is a significant headache that pulls you and other leaders away from necessary operations. In these cases, you just want fulfillment solutions that work. When you’ve grown big enough that you can’t do it yourself — or you constantly have to watch over the shoulder … Read more
The more links you have in your supply chain, the more opportunities for disruptions and interruptions, making it a natural impulse to shorten the chain. Reshoring has once again cropped up as a potential method for companies to address both historically high freight prices and the ongoing instability of fragile, long chains. The chaos of … Read more
Here’s the raw reality: warehouses don’t typically love receiving floor-loaded shipments. Why? Because unloading floor-loaded containers is much more complicated, time-consuming, and hazardous than receiving palletized stock. That said, there are times when floor stacking is the best (or only) option for one of your shipments. So, it’s critical to understand the eCommerce fulfillment logistics … Read more
Companies like yours can secure the most accurate rates for economy ground shipping by comparing standard costs with FedEx SmartPost dimensional weight pricing for their orders. This ensures you understand what you’ll pay while giving you reliable options to move low-cost goods across the U.S. FedEx SmartPost products offer affordable ways to ship goods to … Read more
The cost of overnight shipping is considerably more expensive than standard shipping. However, it’s an excellent option to offer in your online store because some customers are willing to pay for expediency. That’s especially true if your customers need their order by the next day. People in a time crunch will be willing to pay … Read more
The extra cost and hassle of Certified Mail aren’t worth it for most ecommerce packages or letters. No signature required is a popular delivery option because it lets people get letters and packages when no one is home to receive them. However, if you need proof that your package or letter was delivered to the … Read more
It’s not often that logistics and inventory management approaches are ahead of the curve, but our space has been having the decentralized versus centralized inventory debate for decades. Blockchain and digital currencies are the prominent new voices in decentralization. However, it’s a conversation that entrepreneurs and operations leaders regularly have because, just like in finance, … Read more
Unprecedented eCommerce volatility is likely to constrict operational budgets and capabilities, but tactics such as enabling multi-carrier parcel management can help you blunt some of these threats. Adding more carriers to your pool provides alternatives to congested areas. You avoid being caught in a backlog that you can’t address, but customers blame you for creating. … Read more
In the summer of 2019, the US Postal Service changed the way it calculates shipping charges. USPS added dimensional weight pricing. USPS joined FedEx, UPS, and DHL in applying a size-based formula for oversized boxes. However, USPS has a higher DIM factor than most carriers, so its surcharge for large items is smaller (we break … Read more
The beauty of running a small eCommerce company is that you can use tools and services to make your SMB look bigger and more professional. Your company shipping choice is a critical factor in your success because eCommerce fulfillment is one of the primary factors determining customer satisfaction. Here’s a guide to finding the best … Read more
Omnichannel is trending in eCommerce. Online selling demands an omnichannel retail approach because businesses have a better opportunity to reach the right consumers if they sell on multiple platforms. An omnichannel strategy can benefit your eCommerce fulfillment operations as well. When you outsource your fulfillment to an omnichannel third-party logistics provider, you improve customer experience … Read more
Shipping orders quickly and in excellent condition is essential to a successful eBay store. Order fulfillment is one of the top things that can lead to good or bad seller ratings. So, it’s critical to have a plan for eBay pack and ship that works for you and your customers. Here are some of the … Read more
