In order to get a better handle on the impact of your shipping and handling costs, you need to first understand the details and then determine the best policy from a financial, marketing and customer service perspective. See some real-world examples and tips on how to stay on top of your S&H costs.
In a move designed to capture network costs associated with retailers who fail to meet peak volume commitments, UPS plans to charge them for shortfalls this year. The charges would cover costs such as extra workers and surplus space on trucks or in distribution hubs based on retailers’ projections and volume commitments.
The lure of online marketplaces and the exposure to tens of millions of their customers can lead to significant sales growth, but at what cost? Here’s some things to keep in mind before jumping in and hanging out your virtual shingle.
UPS is installing electronic beacons in its package cars to notify workers if they have placed an item in the wrong delivery vehicle, thus cutting down on misloads.
Drop shipping has the potential to be your intimate tool for merchandising and product curation. Here are numerous ways it can boost your business
Online retail is expected to grow 8-12% this year (3x higher than the wider industry growth) with sales predicted to be between $427 and $443 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. This means that online retailers need to be on their A game now more than ever, especially focusing on seamless branding, efficient automation and stellar customer service. Here are four strategies to keep in mind when examining the marketing and shipping aspects of your business.
FedEx has expanded its FedEx First Overnight service to more than 4,400 zip codes across the U.S. With this expansion, the service now reaches more than 32,000 zip codes for next-business day delivery, representing 92% of the business population in the U.S.
When done right, drop shipping has the power to build a retailer’s ecommerce site and increase product offerings with minimal capital investment. But before you decide to add drop shipping capabilities, here are 6 questions you should consider.
A European Union court ruled that the European Commission wrongfully blocked UPS from acquiring Dutch carrier TNT Express in 2013, which paved the way for rival FedEx to pick up TNT in 2016
Ecommerce returns are increasing, and merchants need to find new ways to deal with the constant influx. Learn how some top brands are getting ahead of the situation, including making the reverse logistics process more efficient, increasing the speed of customer credit and using friction-free returns as a way to increase customer lifetime value.