The Basics of Kitting: A Comprehensive Guide
Warehouse kitting is an essential part of the order fulfillment process for eCommerce businesses today. Kitting allows brands to streamline operations and reduce costs by combining multiple, similar items into one kit or package. Kitting has many benefits, including increased efficiency, improved order accuracy, maximized profit, and reduced customer wait times. Learn more about a […]
What Are Fuel Surcharges and How Are They Affecting Your Bottom Line?
Anyone that has been driving in recent months cannot deny seeing the climbing gas prices at the gas station. It seems that with every passing day, the total cost per gallon of fuel continues to increase. Due to the ongoing war in Russia and Ukraine, the rippling effect of fuel costs has been felt around […]
How Amazon Buy With Prime Can Help Your Ecommerce Store
Nowadays, online shopping and Amazon have become almost synonymous for consumers. Especially with the addition of Amazon Prime, boasting that sweet two-day shipping, it seems as though online shoppers almost begin their search by first checking Amazon for product availability. For eCommerce stores looking to increase their consumer interest and grow their overall sales, it’s […]
How To Negotiate Shipping Rates
If you’re an eCommerce business that frequently ships its inventory, you likely understand how quickly shipping costs can add up. Without having a firm understanding of shipping costs, it’s impossible to truly understand your bottom line. For growing eCommerce businesses that have a sudden increase in orders, shipping logistics need to be ironed out effectively […]
Section 321: Duty-Free Entries
When importing items into the United States, there are numerous shipping logistics that need to be considered to guarantee a successful delivery. International customs, taxes, and import duties all tremendously affect expected shipping costs. Practicing efficient shipping practices guarantees that you’re saving money in the long run and securing profit, with international shipments causing the […]
Shipping Zones
When it comes to shipping goods domestically, it’s inevitable to run into the factor of shipping zones. While most know about the existence of shipping zones, it’s less common for someone to understand why shipping zones exist and how they affect the price of shipping. There is a lot to be gained in understanding shipping […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
