Running a business is hard work. Owners and executives need to arrange many moving parts to make everything go smoothly. With so much on one person's plate, it's easy to dismiss the importance of inbound logistics. The vendors know what they're doing and, if you haven't had any problems with receiving shipments, why worry?
However, taking control of...
Almost every business has to deal with outbound shipping. In today's connected world where e-commerce is often preferred over visiting a store, determining the best shipping strategy for your customers and your budget is crucial.
Envision consumer experience
When people order products to be delivered to their home, the first impression of the purchase...
Returns are one of online retailers' least favorite things. However, they are inevitable, especially in the world of e-commerce, when customers can't try on a new pair of shoes before purchase and the computer screen doesn't really reflect what color that jacket will actually be.
According to Endicia, an electronic postage solutions company, damaged...
Consumer expectations are rapidly changing, especially when some retailers are constantly pushing boundaries to make shopping easier, faster and more convenient than ever before.
The phenomenon of e-commerce has changed the way consumers view shopping, and over the years, online stores have continued to evolve to meet the demands of their customers...
In recent months, shipping companies have increased their efforts to cut down on dimensional weights and box sizes so more products can fit inside shipping trucks.
In the automotive industry, parts come in all different shapes, sizes, weights and levels of fragility. Auto parts shippers and manufacturers need protective packing that will cut down on...
Advancements in technology have changed the way many people go about their lives. Phones are always on-hand, though rarely used to make a call. Rather, people are using their devices for entertainment, gathering information and shopping.
Of the many areas of retail available to the online or mobile shopper, one has been slow to grow, but is quickly...