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December 9, 2024
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idrive updates
October 25, 2024
Watch: How Gnarly Nutrition Scaled with iDrive's Proactive Shipping & Fulfillment Solutions
Read the full transcript of our chat with iDrive customer Gnarly Nutrition.
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eCommerce Logistics
October 21, 2024
A Product's Journey Through a Warehouse
Today we’re going over some of the operational basics of a warehouse through the lens of a product arriving and then leaving a fulfillment center, or warehouse—read on to learn more!
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eCommerce Logistics
October 14, 2024
WMS and TMS: Helping or Holding Back Your Business?
Both warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS) are critical to a growing an e-commerce business, but connecting separate technologies and maintaining that connection can be difficult. Enter ShipCaddie.
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eCommerce Logistics
October 7, 2024
Autonomy and Stability: The Golden Tickets in Shipping
On a fundamental level, humans have tiered needs that have to be met before they can pursue creative or self-actualizing tasks. This basic framework is outlined in the ever-popular Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
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Shipping Rate Optimization
September 30, 2024
Diving Into General Rate Increases (GRI): What They Are and What They Really Mean
It’s that time of year when shippers are beginning to see the effects of General Rate Increases (GRI). This year, both FedEx and UPS are raising their rates by 5.9%, both of which increases are now in force.
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eCommerce Logistics
September 23, 2024
Shop Early, Ship Early: Encouraging Early Holiday Shopping
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me—nothing, because it wasn’t delivered on time.
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Industry News
September 20, 2024
Understanding Fuel Surcharges in the Small Parcel Market: A Strategic Perspective
Fuel surcharges have become an integral part of the small parcel logistics landscape, a cost factor that's both ubiquitous and often misunderstood.
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eCommerce Logistics
September 16, 2024
When is it Too Late to Ship for the Holidays?
We are heading into the busiest time of the quarter with the holidays quickly approaching. To help you prepare for 2020's wave (more like tsunami) of holiday shipments, and to ensure that your shipments arrive on time.
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idrive updates
October 25, 2024
Watch: How Gnarly Nutrition Scaled with iDrive's Proactive Shipping & Fulfillment Solutions
Read the full transcript of our chat with iDrive customer Gnarly Nutrition.
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eCommerce Logistics
October 21, 2024
A Product's Journey Through a Warehouse
Today we’re going over some of the operational basics of a warehouse through the lens of a product arriving and then leaving a fulfillment center, or warehouse—read on to learn more!
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
October 14, 2024
WMS and TMS: Helping or Holding Back Your Business?
Both warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS) are critical to a growing an e-commerce business, but connecting separate technologies and maintaining that connection can be difficult. Enter ShipCaddie.
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
October 7, 2024
Autonomy and Stability: The Golden Tickets in Shipping
On a fundamental level, humans have tiered needs that have to be met before they can pursue creative or self-actualizing tasks. This basic framework is outlined in the ever-popular Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Read more
Shipping Rate Optimization
September 30, 2024
Diving Into General Rate Increases (GRI): What They Are and What They Really Mean
It’s that time of year when shippers are beginning to see the effects of General Rate Increases (GRI). This year, both FedEx and UPS are raising their rates by 5.9%, both of which increases are now in force.
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
September 23, 2024
Shop Early, Ship Early: Encouraging Early Holiday Shopping
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me—nothing, because it wasn’t delivered on time.
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Industry News
September 20, 2024
Understanding Fuel Surcharges in the Small Parcel Market: A Strategic Perspective
Fuel surcharges have become an integral part of the small parcel logistics landscape, a cost factor that's both ubiquitous and often misunderstood.
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
September 16, 2024
When is it Too Late to Ship for the Holidays?
We are heading into the busiest time of the quarter with the holidays quickly approaching. To help you prepare for 2020's wave (more like tsunami) of holiday shipments, and to ensure that your shipments arrive on time.
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eCommerce Logistics
November 11, 2024
Fulfillment Terminology: Know the Lingo
We are breaking down fulfillment vocabulary and lingo. We've got you covered from 'DC' to 'SKU'!
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eCommerce Logistics
October 28, 2024
8 Tips for Small Business Inventory Management
Meeting demand, growing your business, and managing transportation spend is difficult to balance to strike. This article will discuss some of the best tips for small business inventory management.
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eCommerce Logistics
October 21, 2024
A Product's Journey Through a Warehouse
Today we’re going over some of the operational basics of a warehouse through the lens of a product arriving and then leaving a fulfillment center, or warehouse—read on to learn more!
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
October 14, 2024
WMS and TMS: Helping or Holding Back Your Business?
Both warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS) are critical to a growing an e-commerce business, but connecting separate technologies and maintaining that connection can be difficult. Enter ShipCaddie.
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
October 7, 2024
Autonomy and Stability: The Golden Tickets in Shipping
On a fundamental level, humans have tiered needs that have to be met before they can pursue creative or self-actualizing tasks. This basic framework is outlined in the ever-popular Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
September 23, 2024
Shop Early, Ship Early: Encouraging Early Holiday Shopping
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me—nothing, because it wasn’t delivered on time.
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
September 16, 2024
When is it Too Late to Ship for the Holidays?
We are heading into the busiest time of the quarter with the holidays quickly approaching. To help you prepare for 2020's wave (more like tsunami) of holiday shipments, and to ensure that your shipments arrive on time.
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
September 9, 2024
Peak Season Logistics Preparation Checklist
With peak season and Q4 consumer spend hurtling towards us, it’s important to get your logistics in a good place well in advance of when crunch time hits. Learn about demand surcharges, key shipping dates, and more.
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Shipping Rate Optimization
January 20, 2025
Shipping Insurance: The Post-Purchase Strategy That Improves Customer Experience
An often-overlooked aspect of a customer’s experience is what happens after their purchase is placed. This is called the post-purchase experience and plays an extremely important role in creating customer loyalty.
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Shipping Rate Optimization
November 4, 2024
Regional Carriers: What You Need to Know
How do you know if adding regional carriers to your distribution strategy makes sense? Like most things, there isn’t a simple answer, but by looking at the right factors for your business you can determine what makes sense for you.
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Shipping Rate Optimization
September 30, 2024
Diving Into General Rate Increases (GRI): What They Are and What They Really Mean
It’s that time of year when shippers are beginning to see the effects of General Rate Increases (GRI). This year, both FedEx and UPS are raising their rates by 5.9%, both of which increases are now in force.
Read more
Shipping Rate Optimization
August 12, 2024
4 Must-Ask Questions When Negotiating Your Carrier Agreement
Negotiating a carrier agreement is a highly nuanced, complex process; but for businesses spending a large amount (> $100,000/year) on shipping, negotiating agreements becomes crucial for efficient and economical shipping.
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Shipping Rate Optimization
July 28, 2022
Why 'Rate Shopping' Paints an Incomplete Picture
If you’re involved with shipping products you’ve probably heard the term ‘rate shopping’. Rate shopping refers to comparing rates of different carriers to select the cheapest service, but what if shippers were thinking about it all wrong?
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Shipping Rate Optimization
May 18, 2022
Regional Carriers: Who They Are and What They Could Do For You
When you hear ‘carrier’ you likely think of the big guys: UPS, FedEx, the USPS, etc. But when you hear of regional carriers, what comes to your mind? Today we’re explaining who regional carriers are and what they do.
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Industry News
December 16, 2024
Navigating Peak Season Madness: Lessons from Warehouse Republic Introduction
In this post, we'll dive into the insights shared by Mark Taylor, CEO of Warehouse Republic, on how to turn peak season from a dreaded ordeal into a golden opportunity for growth.
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Industry News
November 18, 2024
The New Era of Shipping Costs: What Businesses Need to Know
With predictions pointing to 2025 as the most expensive year for shipping yet, businesses need to prepare for a changing landscape of higher costs and new surcharges.
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Industry News
September 20, 2024
Understanding Fuel Surcharges in the Small Parcel Market: A Strategic Perspective
Fuel surcharges have become an integral part of the small parcel logistics landscape, a cost factor that's both ubiquitous and often misunderstood.
Read more
Industry News
September 13, 2024
Navigating the Future: What Postal Aggregator Changes Mean for Shippers and Consumers
As Pitney Bowes exits the market and USPS makes strategic shifts, what lies ahead for the small parcel shipping industry?
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Industry News
August 26, 2024
Rising Costs in eCommerce Shipping: A Storm on the Horizon
Navigating the Impact of USPS Parcel Select Rate Increases and Proactive Strategies for Shippers
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Industry News
January 1, 2024
Getting to Know iDrive: Meet Shaun Rothwell, Founder & CEO
Matt Simmons sat down with Shaun Rothwell to discuss business, family, Abraham Lincoln and more.
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Direct-to-Consumer
January 6, 2025
The Complete Tech Stack for Small eCommerce Businesses
Technology empowers small eCommerce businesses not just to compete with industry giants but to thrive and reach their goals more efficiently.
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Direct-to-Consumer
December 9, 2024
Moving from Amazon 1P to DTC
Learn the differences between Amazon 1P and DTC, along with the benefits and challenges accompanying this transition.
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Direct-to-Consumer
January 26, 2023
Tips and Tricks: Backorders
If backorders or out-of-stock items are a common occurrence, it can be damaging to a brand’s reputation. In this article, we’ll discuss what backorders are, how to avoid them, and how to protect your customers when they occur.
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Direct-to-Consumer
November 9, 2022
Three Ways a Digital Transformation Makes Your Business More Resilient
How does your business bounce back after unexpected woes? In this article, we’ll discuss the top three ways a digital transformation can build more resilience within your business.
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