Ecommerce returns are a fact of life for multichannel merchants, but there are a number of creative ways to reduce their frequency – and the expense hit that goes straight to the bottom line. Here are 8 tips to help you do exactly that.
UPS is projecting its holiday returns volume as millions of packages make their way back to retailers and manufacturers. See how the major carriers handled the shipping crush, and what FedEx in particular did to keep its seasonal shipping spike low.
Citing lowered pay, bad working conditions and staffing shortages, Amazon Prime Air pilots are warning Amazon customers to think twice before placing a holiday order. Find out what steps the pilot union and the company are taking to resolve matters.
UPS has formed a strategic alliance with Optoro, providing a one-stop shop solution for retailers and manufacturers to optimize the transportation and disposition of returns and excess inventory.
How does your web or mobile performance affect your customer’s behavior online and offline? A recent survey commissioned by Catchpoint shares the impact that the online customer experience can have on in-store sales. Discover what’s driving your customer’s behavior and how leaner sites are better.
Without an RFP and demos it’s hard to go through the system selection process and know if what you’re looking at is materially better than the existing one. Here are five compelling reasons to go through an RFP process to vet systems and vendors and make sure you choose the right one for your business needs.
As ecommerce grows, so does the number of third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Check out MCM’s list of the top 3PLs for 2017 that can help you reduce costs and improve customer service.
Given the massive increase in ecommerce orders this holiday season, peak shipping volume has UPS and FedEx scrambling to keep up, as UPS dipped slightly in on-time performance. See what the data showed for both carriers as well as the U.S. Postal Service.
Not only does accurate visibility influence customer experience, it also drives all downstream operational decisions including fulfillment, allocation and distribution. Just like you can’t manage cash flow without an accurate bank balance, you can’t manage fulfillment without inventory accuracy – making it flow like water. Here are some ways to make it happen.
Higher shipping costs not only harm your margins, but they may push away potential customers with a big appetite for online shopping. A bad experience or a high price could send them into the arms of your competitors. So what can you do to prevent this from happening? Here are 5 ways you can rein in high shipping costs.