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UPS delivery surcharge increased for U.S.-to-Canada shipments
As of May 22, there is a new UPS delivery surcharge of $0.30 on each package sent via standard ground service from the U.S. to Canada. Expedited services are seeing a steep increase under the peak demand surcharge pricing. According […]
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How to choose the best company shipping for your SMB
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 […]
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Omnichannel third-party logistics
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. […]
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Reward fulfillment definitions
As a business owner, you’re constantly navigating different terms and techniques when operating your business. This can be especially true when it comes to the supply chain industry. There are terms that are used throughout the industry that can be […]
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Choosing a top shipstation shipping partner
ShipStation is a useful eCommerce platform that includes order management and inventory management as well as shipping. Unfortunately, one crucial function your online store needs that ShipStation can’t provide is an actual eCommerce fulfillment shipping solution. But you don’t have […]
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Ebay pack and ship guide
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 […]
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How to ship products nationally
In a blink of an eye, an eCommerce business can go from locally known to nationally known. When this happens, business owners may scramble to figure out how to ship their products nationally. For many, the first step is to […]
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Inventory outsourcing: how to know you’ve outgrown self-fulfilling
Modern eCommerce businesses like yours are turning to inventory outsourcing to take back control and rekindle the joy of chasing a sale. When inventory gets in the way of a small business and eats up resources at every level, it’s […]
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Ecommerce influence on retail in a pandemic world
Even before a global pandemic of a novel coronavirus sent people into lockdown in early 2020, online sales were growing steadily. According to U.S. Census data, between the beginning of 2012 and the end of 2019, the eCommerce share of […]
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How to Ship Packages Through a 3PL
With 49% of customers abandoning their shopping carts due to unanticipated shipping costs, it’s important for an eCommerce business to look at ways to avoid those extra fees. Additional costs, long shipping times, and backordered or out-of-stock items can, and […]
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Choosing a commercehub fulfillment company
Finding the right fulfillment company is a business decision with huge ramifications. Excellent eCommerce fulfillment can be a springboard to success, but inadequate third-party logistics can drag your business down. Finding a 3PL that works well with your eCommerce platforms […]
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Using Your 3PL Partner to Manage Customer Expectations
Adding a 3PL partner can be a big decision because you don’t want to give your operations team yet another thing to oversee, but it can support your efforts to manage customer expectations. You’ve got to pick a company that […]