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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?

eCommerce Logistics

July 15, 2022

What is Virtual Warehousing?

Virtual warehousing is relatively new, but no, it doesn’t involve a VR headset and navigating a warehouse in a video game. Virtual warehousing allows businesses to allocate product to different marketplaces. Read on for more insight!

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eCommerce Logistics

March 17, 2025

Warehousing Strategy: Key Factors for Location, Efficiency, and Growth

With the world of e-commerce growing, customer expectations have grown as well. It is essential to get ahead of your competition and tackle those expectations. Read on for more insight into how to go about doing this.

eCommerce Logistics

March 10, 2025

How to Optimize Your Inventory Turnover Ratio for Maximum Profits

In this article, we will explore what a good inventory turnover ratio is, how to calculate it, and some strategies for achieving a healthy ratio. Additionally, we will discuss how tech solutions can help!

Case Study

March 3, 2025

How Gnarly Nutrition Achieved 40% Year-over-Year Growth with iDrive Fulfillment Solutions

iDrive’s proactive support, from optimizing carrier options and shipping costs to providing real-time control over orders through its Warehouse Management System, helped transform Gnarly's operations.

Direct-to-Consumer

February 24, 2025

Backorders 101: Avoiding Delays, Managing Orders, and Keeping Customers Happy

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.

Shipping Rate Optimization

February 17, 2025

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.

eCommerce Logistics

February 10, 2025

The ABCs of Demand Forecasting: The Key to Successful Business Planning

It’s time to seriously consider improving your demand forecasting techniques. In this article, we’ll discuss the types of demand forecasting and the top four strategies for getting the most out of 2023.

eCommerce Logistics

February 3, 2025

8 Effective Ways to Offer Free Shipping

Amid all the talk of recession and the eye-popping statistics on inflation, many businesses are turning to a strategic focus: customer retention. There are many ways to do this, but one that quickly comes to mind is shipping experience.

eCommerce Logistics

January 27, 2025

Understanding Custom Business Rules in Logistics for Efficiency and Flexibility

Small business owners are passionate about their product and logistics woes can interfere with their focus. Defining and enforcing consistent practices is difficult, but custom business rules may be able to help.

eCommerce Logistics

December 2, 2024

What Exactly is a 3PL, and Do You Need One?

Deciding to work with a 3PL, and which 3PL to partner with, is an important decision that should be determined on a case-by-case basis. We are breaking down the basics of a 3PL and the pros and cons of partnering with one.

eCommerce Logistics

November 25, 2024

Logistics 101: An Introduction to the World of Logistics

The English word ‘logistics’ comes from the French word ‘logistique’ and traces back to 1846 when it was included in a book about warfare. Today we’re exploring what logistics really means in correlation with what iDrive Logistics does.

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'!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Shipping Rate Optimization

February 17, 2025

Regional Carriers: Who They Are and What They Could Do For You

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shipping Rate Optimization

July 28, 2022

Why 'Rate Shopping' Paints an Incomplete Picture

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

Direct-to-Consumer

February 24, 2025

Backorders 101: Avoiding Delays, Managing Orders, and Keeping Customers Happy

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.

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.

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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