Shipping Strategies

Science & Technology

Porch Pirates Stole 119 Million Packages From Doorsteps Last Year Alone. Here's What You Can Do to Make Sure This Doesn't Happen to Your Customers.

The rapid growth of ecommerce, fueled by the pandemic, has increased opportunities for "porch pirates" who target packages left on doorsteps, impacting both consumer confidence and business finances. This rise in theft underscores the need for effective security measures — read on for some suggestions from my 17 years in the industry.

Health & Wellness

The Top 10 Fastest Growing Industries in 2024

Thanks to tech breakthroughs and consumer demand, these industries are expected to boom in 2024.

Growing a Business

How to Prevent Shipping Costs from Decimating Your Profit Margins

A business world that constantly offers shipping discounts has cut into business's profit margins, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Leadership

Why "Free" Shipping Isn't Really Free (And Why It's Getting More Expensive)

As Amazon and Walmart raise prices for shipping, we need to reconsider our expectations of ecommerce delivery.

Thought Leaders

Her Company Is Worth $1 Billion. But It Began As a Way to Solve Her Own Shipping Problems.

Shippo founder Laura Behrens Wu has created a software similar to Expedia for the shipping industry.

Growing a Business

Stay Ahead of Supply Chain Slowdowns Using This Hybrid Delivery Option That Is Transforming The Ecommerce Space

Amid ongoing supply chain challenges, an increasing number of businesses are using "click and collect" technology to streamline and improve their ecommerce deliveries.

Business News

An Online Order's Journey to Your Door: Inside a World-Class Fulfillment Center

Online shopping is so easy! Or is it? Here is what goes into ecommerce order fulfillment.

Innovation

5 Ways to Provide a Positive Customer Experience in Ecommerce

Today, consumers have many online shopping options to choose from, making the customer experience a key competitive differentiator for ecommerce companies.

Starting a Business

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My E-Commerce Business

When starting an E-commerce business, people don't know where to start and will most probably make mistakes that will cost them money. This article highlights some key points to consider before starting out in the E-comm world to help people avoid mistakes and fast track their way to profit.

Leadership

3 Ways Small Businesses Can Survive the Supply-Chain Crisis

How to navigate these challenging times and best prepare for the future.

Growing a Business

How to Use Amazon FBA to Maximize Sales

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) can help you get the most out of your business.

Starting a Business

Drop Shipping or White Labeling: Which Is Right For You?

What is the main difference between these two business models, and is one better than the other?

Business News

Amazon Adds Thousands of Counter Pick-up Locations in the U.S.

The e-commerce giant first launched its Counter pick-up concept back in June 2019.

Growing a Business

Your Customers Don't Care Where Your Ecommerce Business Is Based, So Be Ready to Ship Anywhere in the World

Win over customers with an affordable and predictable buying experience.