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How Accessorial Charges Affect Your Profitability

Businesses in today's competitive industry are always searching for ways to increase their earnings. Many fail to consider how accessorial charges affect their overall profitability. Although these costs might not seem like much initially, they can quickly pile up and reduce your earnings. Freight accessorial charges significantly affect revenue, and you can reduce their influence by making smarter decisions based on your understanding of how these additional shipping costs affect… Continue reading

Navigating Freight Classes: A Guide for Shippers & Receivers

Freight classification, managed by freight forwarders, is an important component of the shipping industry. It determines the price and handling requirements for different types of goods. Understanding the nuances of these classes can help shippers and receivers save time and money. A solid understanding of freight classes ensures a smooth and affordable shipping service. What are Freight Classes? Freight classes are standardized classifications used in the shipping and logistics industry… Continue reading

How to Improve Electronic Data Interchanges Between Retailers and Warehouses

Structured Format Document Exchanges Improve Communication Between Retailers and Warehouses Shipping managers, fulfillment teams, and warehouse operators use Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to communicate with retailers. By standardizing document formats and establishing communication protocols between computer systems, communications between trading partners are smoother. You can eliminate delays, chargebacks, and account losses with big-box retailers, B2B partners, and marketplaces by mastering EDI. This guide covers the important concepts of EDI, including… Continue reading

Understanding Delivery Area Surcharge: Know the Hidden Costs

As e-commerce grows, many retailers implement delivery area surcharges to offset shipping costs to remote or hard-to-reach locations. While these charges may make sense from a business perspective, they can frustrate unaware consumers. It's important for consumers to understand delivery area surcharges and how they can affect their online shopping experience. Being informed about these hidden costs lets shoppers make smarter decisions and avoid unexpected fees when making online purchases.… Continue reading

How E-Commerce Shippers Can Calculate Dimensional Weight to Reduce Shipping Costs

Dimensional Weight is Required For Certain Oversized, Large, and Bulky Shipments As an e-commerce business leader, calculating dimensional weight is useful for businesses that ship large or bully products. Depending upon the size of the package, carriers may require that shipping costs are calculated based on dimensional weight rather than actual weight. In this guide, we show you how to calculate dimensional weight and then use this calculation to brainstorm… Continue reading

Why E-Commerce Brands Must Focus on Fill Rates

How Fill Rates Affect E-Commerce Brands' Sales and Fulfillment Fill rates are excellent indicators of how smoothly your business's operations are running. E-commerce business owners, inventory managers, and fulfillment specialists can work on improving fill rates to improve customer satisfaction and sales. This guide explains how to calculate and improve your fill rate to minimize instances of missing items, high returns, and customer complaints.  What is a Fill Rate? A… Continue reading

The Impact of Shipping Zones on Order Fulfillment Services

Shipping zones are crucial in determining your orders' cost and delivery time. Understanding how these zones work can help you make the best decisions about shipping carriers and methods to choose. Knowing how these zones can affect your company can also help you improve your fulfillment procedure and the general client experience, regardless of the size of your e-commerce business. What are Shipping Zones? Shipping zones are defined geographical areas… Continue reading

Evaluating the Pros & Cons of JIT Inventory for Warehousing

JIT (Just-In-Time) inventory is a concept that emphasizes the minimization of inventory levels to reduce waste and improve efficiency. While this approach has proven successful for many businesses, it also comes with some challenges and risks. Understanding the pros and cons of JIT inventory will provide you with the knowledge you need to decide if this tactic is helpful for your company. It will help you find the ideal balance… Continue reading

Top Shipping Protection Tips to Minimize Product Damage

Shipping is essential for traditional retail operations and e-commerce, especially during international shipments. But the trip from seller to buyer can be risky, with parcels being flung around, piled on top of one another, and exposed to different weather conditions. Your products might not go through the shipping process undamaged if they are not properly protected. It's critical to take preventative action to have shipping protection for your products to… Continue reading

How E-Commerce Brands Can Best Use Retailer Routing Guides

You've likely encountered routing guides if you run an e-commerce brand that sells through major retailers or marketplaces. By giving carriers and logistical partners explicit shipping instructions, you reduce the risk of errors and can move products quickly. In this article, we’ll explain how routing guides work and what e-commerce brands should know when shipping products to distribution centers. Use Routing Guides to Gain Logistical Control During Shipping A routing… Continue reading

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