Category: Shipping

Most ecommerce businesses pick and ship their orders using the same general workflow. A warehouse manager may start by printing out paper pick lists for each order waiting to be shipped. This paper slips are then taken into the warehouse for order picking. Once each item in an order has been picked, it’s handed off to […]

Shipping costs are going up every year, as I’m sure you’re painfully aware. As fuel, labor, and overhead increase, so must the rates from top carriers like FedEx, UPS, and the post office. Fortunately, there are more ways than ever to reduce your postage costs, such as hybrid shipping services. What is hybrid shipping? It’s kind […]

Shipping is the final frontier when it comes to customer experience and satisfaction. Adopting new shipping methods and strategies can get orders to your shoppers faster while saving you money. Meanwhile, sticking to your old shipping routine might end up costing more than you think. Stay ahead of the curve by keeping a close eye on […]

Every year, the U.S. Postal Service changes rates on some of their services. However, the rate increases that are taking effect next month will have the biggest impact on shipping costs that we’ve seen in years. To make sure your e-commerce business survives this postage cost hike, you’ll need to make sure you understand what’s changing […]

Small business owners don’t get vacations. While the rest of the office is thinking about visiting family, going skiing, or just unwinding at home for a week, you’re still stressing about how you’re going to survive the holiday season rush. The increase in orders is certainly welcome, but the headache that comes with meeting that demand […]