What is Amazon FBA? Amazon FBA, also known as Fulfillment by Amazon, is a fulfillment solution that provides inventory storage, packaging, order fulfillment, customer service, and shipping services to Amazon sellers. The FBA program offers an excellent way for many...
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How to Reduce Shipping Costs by Adopting Sustainable Packaging Solutions in 2023
The Critical Need for Cheap, Sustainable Packaging Solutions We know the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated eCommerce growth in 2020. What we didn’t know, is that at the same time, it sparked a rush for plastic. The demand for food packaging, poly mailers, bubble wrap, and...
7 Ways to Get the Cheapest Shipping Rates
No two shipping carriers are the same: each has its own benefits and features to suit different types of shipments and customers. However, for most businesses, shipping cost is the most important factor when choosing the right carrier for their shipping needs. Keeping...
What is a FedEx Audit?
What is a FedEx audit? A FedEx audit offers an in-depth view of your FedEx invoices to reveal mistakes. FedEx invoices are loaded with service and billing errors. Anywhere from 5-6% of your carrier invoices are inaccurate and may be refundable based on FedEx's service...
2023 Sustainability Infographic
Are you keeping up with the Joneses? Today's consumers expect fast, affordable, AND sustainable shipping. Our new behavior analysis report reveals how you can deliver on all three.eCommerce Sustainability: A Comprehensive Look at 2023 Consumer Attitudes showcases the...
Key Considerations for Expanding Your Distribution Center
What It Means to Expand Your Distribution Center Network A distribution center network is a collection of warehouses and transportation systems that receive products from shippers and deliver them to customers. Distribution networks vary in size and complexity...
How to Track Your Seller Performance on Amazon
Why Tracking Seller Performance on Amazon is Essential Monitoring Amazon KPIs is critical for sellers to achieve long-term and short-term success on Amazon. By keeping track of Amazon Seller Performance metrics, you can: Gain valuable insights for improving your...
Compostable Packaging: The Pros and Cons in 2023
What is Compostable Packaging? Plastic packaging materials like parcels, stickers, and polythene bags account for 42% of all plastic produced worldwide. Unfortunately, it has a very short usability lifetime (typically around 6 months or less). This is where businesses...
eCommerce Sustainability: A Comprehensive Look at 2023 Consumer Attitudes
Parcel shipping has endured more change in the last three years than in the last three decades combined. With consumers forced to stay home, eCommerce spiked and left a "parcelpocalypse" of supply chain disruptions, carrier capacity issues, and shipping delays. With...
The Future of Shipping: How These 7 Companies are Leading the Way in Sustainability
‘Sustainable’ and ‘eco-friendly’ aren’t just buzzwords but a way of life. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact that their choices have on the environment, and businesses are taking note. Especially in the parcel shipping space. As the demand for...