Amazon Creating More Than 100,000 Seasonal Jobs
Amazon said it is creating 100,000 seasonal positions across its U.S. network this holiday season to meet increased demand, up from 80,000 hired in 2014.
Operations & Fulfillment
Week in Review: And the Rate Increases are Rolling In
The major package carriers’ general rate increases for 2016 are rolling in… just in time for the holidays! Here’s a look at what the carriers are doing, plus the news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world last week…
UPS Announces 2016 General Rate Increase of 4.9% to 5.2%
Effective December 28, UPS Ground rates and accessorial charges will increase by an average net 4.9%, and UPS Air and International services and accessorials, including UPS Air Freight rates within and between the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, will increase an average net 5.2%.
USPS Raising Shipping Services Rates 9.5% After Holiday Season
The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of proposed price changes for its Shipping Services products to take effect next year, following the conclusion of … Continue Reading →
Are You Ready for Holiday Returns Season?
This infographic by Shorr Packaging Corp, shows how an increase in online shopping means more processing returns for ecommerce retailers.
How Do My DTC Fulfillment Costs Compare?
The most important way to gauge your DTC fulfillment operations: Benchmark against yourself to show relative improvement as the business grows and changes.
Singapore Post Making Mega Moves in the U.S.
A week after it took a majority stake in ecommerce logistics provider Jagged Peak, Singapore Post announced an agreement to acquire TradeGlobal, an omnichannel provider of end-to-end ecommerce services. Here’s what it all means for U.S,-based merchants who are looking to grow their cross-border sales.
5 Things You Need to Know About Cross-Border Shoppers
Pitney Bowes released its 2015 Global Online Shopping Study to gain a better understanding of consumers’ perceptions about cross-border ecommerce shopping. Here are the five things you need to know.
Ingram Micro To Acquire Dutch Ecommerce Firm Docdata
Technology-supply chain solutions firm Ingram Micro plans to acquire Docdata, a Dutch provider of order fulfillment, returns logistics and online payment.
New Report Identifies Omnichannel Fulfillment Leaders, Highlights Gaps
Given growing customer expectations, more retailers are investing in new omnichannel capabilities, but room for improvement remains, a new report found.