In the high-stress, non-stop world of eCommerce, customer satisfaction very often comes down to the speed of delivery. No matter the size of the business, research shows the gold standard for getting packages to consumers’ doors is very quickly becoming 2-day shipping. Such speedy service was once thought to be out of reach for smaller …
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Canada is really big. And the population is the size of California. So how do you ship to such a big country in a cost-efficient, timely way? That’s a big question, and that’s why we’ve brought on Adayra Lopez from InterFulfillment to shed some light on this question! Transcript This transcript was generated by AI …
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Ever since Kickstarter came out in 2009, product launches have never been the same. Crowdfunding has transformed the process from bottom to top, making it possible to see – in a very dramatic, memorable way – if a market exists for a product before going to the trouble of producing it. This is pretty incredible …
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Any company that ships large volumes will run into this issue at some point – moving inventory from freight to warehouse. It’s unavoidable. But the hand-off process can be fraught with challenges from several angles, from communication barriers to unexpected delays. However, with the right strategies in place, these hurdles can be overcome. This guide provides …
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Imagine making a board game about collecting flowers… …And then raising over $1 million on Kickstarter. That’s what Amy & Dusty Droz, the husband and wife duo behind Dux Somnium Games, did last year. It’s a remarkable story of success, and one which is remarkably grounded, relatable, and repeatable. Not to mention interesting and shareable! …
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Shipping isn’t just a business process in eCommerce. Doing it well means pleasing customers, retaining them, and maxing out your long-term profitability. Failing to provide a good customer experience, on the other hand, is a surefire way to shorten the lifespan of any eCommerce business. There is plenty of evidence to back up these assertions …
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If you work in eCommerce, you probably have mixed feelings about the end of the holidays. Sure, it’s a relief to not have to work so hard, but there are new stresses to contend with before the holiday lights even come down. Sales are great during the holidays. But all the overstock afterwards, often exacerbated …
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You sell a bunch during the holidays. Then a bunch gets sent back. It stings, doesn’t it? You don’t even have time to take down the lights before returns start showing up. What do you do with all the returned merch? What about the overstock? It’s a common supply chain problem for eCommerce, and it’s …
Holidays are a busy time in eCommerce. For a lot of companies, more orders go out in the last three months of the year than the first nine combined. Keeping up with the increased responsibility can be a full-time job, even if you have help shipping orders. But you don’t exactly get to just slip …
As the holiday season and its associated sales rolls in, small e-commerce brands face the exciting challenge of creating custom holiday packaging that resonates with customers. Think of packaging as more than just a box or a wrapper; it’s the first offline, tangible experience every customer has with a brand. This moment of unboxing can …
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