With the events of the past year and a half, Americans’ shopping habits have been redefined. Online ordering has come to the forefront, with curbside pick-up and BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store) becoming commonplace. Furthermore, free shipping is the industry standard. While it was in the works long before the pandemic, fast e-commerce is…

Most Americans have only recently become aware of exactly how delicate supply chains are. However, business owners have known since well before the pandemic that a single broken link can cause a major disruption in their supply chain. There’s no way to prevent 100% of all supply chain disruptions. Things like natural disasters, machine breakdowns,…

Are you looking to enhance your business operations? Many companies find they must do so to remain competitive. A logistics provider serves as a great resource for achieving this goal. The following are some of the many benefits of partnering with a 3rd party logistics company. Reduced Costs The major reason companies consider outsourcing logistics…

Business owners everywhere know how important it is to stay competitive in their market niche. Over the past few months, the importance of staying on top of orders has become even more critical, as both commercial and retail clients expect fast, accurate service. The problem is that supply chains have been disrupted, with many companies…

With the world of shopping changing, increasing numbers of people are opting for subscription boxes. Instead of shopping every week or month for the items they need, these items can be delivered to their home. Subscription boxes can include just about anything! Must-haves for around the home, fun projects for kids, hobby-related items for adults,…

Online shopping first became available to the general public in the early 1990s, and online sales have grown steadily ever since. In 2021, they account for more than 18% of total retail sales all over the world, and economists predict the percentage will continue to rise. If you are considering starting an e-commerce business, there…

At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, many brick-and-mortar businesses shut their doors, and some of them for good. However, businesses that adapted to the changing market by implementing a robust e-commerce system were not met with the same economic hardship as businesses that did not. Instead, these businesses saw a boost in…

According to some sources, over $800 billion changed hands via e-commerce merchants in the U.S. alone in 2020. Perhaps you have been operating an e-commerce site for some time now – or perhaps you are new to e-commerce and are planning a rollout of your own site. What is a Good e-Commerce Shopping Experience? A…

Basic to every shipping operation or warehouse are the containers used to ship the merchandise — some would say that this is the most critical aspect of shipping to “get right,” because if you don’t you will end up with delays, damaged goods and quite possibly very upset customers. Begin With Your Carriers Before you…

A Typical Shipping Scenario Suppose you sell all sorts of tools, including screwdrivers. Not just any cheap screwdriver, but tools for professionals (mechanics, HVAC, electricians, etc.). You offer a variety of sizes and types. They may not be produced by the same manufacturers. You want to offer these as a set to save your customers…