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December 9, 2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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eCommerce Logistics
January 13, 2025
How to Maintain Customer Loyalty When Shipping Goes Wrong
The journey of a product from your business to your customer sometimes can seem as fraught as Odysseus’ adventures in the Odyssey (well, maybe a little less intense). How do you manage customer experience? Data is key.
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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
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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eCommerce Logistics
October 21, 2022
5 Best Practices for Running a Warehouse
Warehouses are the heart of many companies, but operations can be difficult to manage. Continual improvement is the best approach to overcoming this challenge. In this article, we’ll discuss the industry’s best practices for warehouses.
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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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eCommerce Logistics
July 15, 2022
The Importance of Warehousing Strategy
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.
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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
February 16, 2022
Transportation Management Systems and How They Streamline E-commerce Shipping
Transportation management systems are lifesavers for many companies, but how exactly do they work, and how do they connect to the e-commerce marketplaces your business sells on?
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eCommerce Logistics
January 31, 2023
Ending Inventory Explained
In this article, we’re focusing on ending inventory. We’ll discuss what ending inventory is, how it helps you, and some inventory strategies.
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eCommerce Logistics
October 21, 2022
5 Best Practices for Running a Warehouse
Warehouses are the heart of many companies, but operations can be difficult to manage. Continual improvement is the best approach to overcoming this challenge. In this article, we’ll discuss the industry’s best practices for warehouses.
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eCommerce Logistics
July 15, 2022
The Importance of Warehousing Strategy
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.
Read more
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!
Read more
eCommerce Logistics
February 16, 2022
Transportation Management Systems and How They Streamline E-commerce Shipping
Transportation management systems are lifesavers for many companies, but how exactly do they work, and how do they connect to the e-commerce marketplaces your business sells on?
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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.
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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.
Read more
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.
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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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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.
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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
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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
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.
Read more
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