The last couple of years have been rough. COVID-19 disrupted supply chains everywhere, and seemingly everything from toilet paper to hand sanitizer has been hard to come by. Yet seemingly in an alternate universe, Kickstarter campaigns have continued to do well, as if they floated above all the world’s troubles. But sadly, Kickstarter isn’t immune …
Almost Every Kickstarter is Late Now – Here are 3 Reasons Why Read More »
Supply chain management (SCM) is a complex discipline. It is the throughline that connects raw materials to customer experience. Supply chain management involves the procurement of raw materials, product development, manufacturing and production, logistics, data management, and more. If your head is spinning like an 18-wheeler truck’s tires at that description, don’t worry. We’re here …
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Transporting goods across the globe can be incredibly complicated. That’s why freight shipping – done well – can feel a lot like magic. But behind the magic, talented professionals are working around the clock to make modern business – and modern life – possible. Shabsie Levy, Founder & CEO of Shifl, is one such individual. …
12 Questions About Freight Shipping, Answered by Shabsie Levy at SHIFL Read More »
Ecommerce businesses have grown massively over the course of the past year. Many business owners, perhaps including you, are now shipping more orders than ever. For those that are having trouble keeping up with demand, hiring a fulfillment company is an attractive prospect. Let’s face it. Shipping everything in-house is a pain. Growing an eCommerce …
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The 2020 holiday shipping season is shaping up to be like nothing we’ve ever seen before. Ecommerce has roughly doubled in size since this time last year, and retailers are taking extreme measures to stagger out sales so they can fulfill them on-time. One such example being running holiday sales as early as October. Indeed, …
This Is How Freight Shipping Worked During 2020’s Holidays Read More »
Every Friday, we answer a common question about fulfillment, shipping, or business. Today we will answer the following: “what is last-mile delivery?” Packages don’t travel in straight lines. We’ve said it before, but it’s really important to mention it again here. Packages don’t go straight from Point A to Point B. They work their way …
Customers return at least 30% of products ordered online—compared to 8% of those bought in brick-and-mortar stores. But 92% of customers will buy again if the return process is easy. If you’re selling online, it’s inevitable—you have to undertake the hassle of online returns. While you can’t completely eradicate returns, you can learn how to …
5 Ways to Reduce Product Returns in Your Online Business Read More »
Every Friday, we answer a common question about fulfillment, shipping, or business. This week’s question comes from a reply to one of our weekly emails. Today we will answer the following question: “how should I ship fragile items?” Use a well-sized rigid box. The first rule of shipping fragile objects is to choose a rigid …
How To Ship Fragile Items Without Shattering Them Read More »
Every Friday, we answer a common question about fulfillment, shipping, or business. This week’s question comes from a reply to one of our weekly emails. Today we will answer the following question: “how do companies ship temperature-sensitive goods?” How Cold Chain Logistics Work Shipping temperature-sensitive goods is so common and important that there’s a name …
How To Ship Ice Cream & Other Temperature-Sensitive Goodies Read More »
Holiday shipping is always stressful when you’re running an eCommerce company. Many stores receive most of their revenues in a very short time-frame, often no longer than a month. As you can imagine, that means shipping a lot of orders in a short amount of time! This would be stressful under normal circumstances, but as …
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