What is a 3PL?
Let’s face it, shipping times and delivery expectations are just an average element of being a consumer these days. Gone are the days of heading to the same three stores to purchase goods, with the amount of online ecommerce spaces and retailers, endless options are now at our fingertips. In 2020 alone, there was a […]
Sustainable Packaging
Everyone loves the moment when a package arrives and they get to unveil the packaging to receive their items. There has been a recent increase in shipped goods, and with this surge in shipments comes a natural increase in shipping materials required as well. There are numerous elements of packaging used to ship these items, […]
Beer Deer Success Story
It all started with a viral TikTok video. In the fall of 2020, Ryan Lubker decided to make himself a Beer Deer™—a deer head out of beer cases to mount on his wall. He filmed and edited the project, posted it on TikTok, and it went viral. To date, the video has amassed over 2.2 […]
UPS SurePost Guide for Business Owners
We are experiencing a massive shift in the way consumers shop, and lately it’s been online. As technology has advanced and online businesses have grown in prominence, the U.S. is experiencing the highest annual ecommerce growth in the last two decades. Even placing the pandemic on the back burner, consumers have generally changed the way […]
Guide to Shipping Alcohol
It’s pretty safe to say that 2021 has brought on a normalized appreciation for delivered items. From clothes to groceries, if we have the option of getting something delivered rather than shopping in-person we’ll choose delivery every time. Especially since the pandemic began in March of 2020, there has been a notable increase in online […]
Difference between Dropshipping and Third Party Fulfillment
Online shopping isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. According to Digital Commerce estimates, 2020 experienced the “highest annual U.S. eCommerce growth in at least two decades” with an increase of 44%. Between the widespread increase in cross-border eCommerce and a shifting motivation to purchase items online rather than shop in-person, shipping fees and delivery estimates have […]
Ponto Success Story
Three years ago, Aaron Roubitchek was looking for more. After cutting his teeth at big tech companies, he felt an entrepreneurial tug to create a product that was ethical, sustainable, and made a meaningful impact on the planet. “I really liked my job at Google, but I felt like I was looking for too much […]
How to Forecast Inventory
Inventory forecasting is a crucial element of any prosperous distributor of goods or wholesale items. The last thing that a business owner wants is for the demand for their product to not be available or delayed due to inventory complications. Implementing a reliable inventory forecasting model lets businesses attain consumer consistency as well as support […]
DDP vs. DDU vs. DAP Shipping Incoterms: What’s The Difference?
Buying and selling goods internationally have never been more popular. Whether you’re a buyer or seller of products or services, it’s crucial to know the expected shipping practices of inventory or cargo. This guarantees that your customers will have a positive and streamlined experience, and that items are delivered on time and as expected. Especially […]
What is a Clearance Delay?
A “clearance delay” is the term used when packages or shipments are held at customs. If you’re shipping internationally or importing product across a border, the last thing you want is a clearance delay. In the day and age of fast, even free shipping, you can’t afford lengthy delays on imports. Bottlenecks due to hang […]
