In early January, Amazon announced the expansion of their “Buy with Prime” (Buy With Prime) service to all eligible U.S. retailers. The program, which first launched as an invite-only beta in April 2022: Permits retailers to offer shoppers browsing their website an...
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FedEx Ground vs. UPS Ground vs. USPS: Explained
FedEx Ground® FedEx Ground® is a day-certain service offered by FedEx that includes any parcels being shipped by road or rail. It provides an affordable shipping option for small and medium businesses. For as low as $10.80, customers can expect their packages to be...
10 Ways to Future-Proof Your Business
You can ship stronger, smarter, and with agility–all you need is a plan. A plan that takes you from wherever your supply chain stands right now, to a ‘sky’s-the-limit’ operation. Here is a summary of 10 ways you can do just that, with the details to follow.1. Know...
2022 Peak Season Surcharge Guide [FedEx, UPS, USPS, & Amazon]
Christmas in…September? FedEx is making fast moves this year with their early Peak Season release. Some charges coming as early as next month! It’s anything but standard. FedEx has two Peak Season waves, with much to unpack. UPS is getting serious with their...
How To Segment Your Supply Chain To Optimize Operations
What is supply chain segmentation? Supply chains are becoming more complex due to expansion, globalization, outsourcing, increasing costs, and customer experience customization. The one-size-fits-all approach no longer works–as it increases inventory costs and fails...
Autonomous Delivery: The Future of Last Mile
No drivers. No passengers. Just faster delivery. Yep, autonomous delivery is all about robots. Last mile delivery requires constant versatility, innovation, and advancement - making autonomous delivery and automated vehicles the next stepping stone for shippers. As...
When to Use A Regional Carrier
UPS and FedEx have made it clear with their general rate increases for 2022, that they don’t want all package volume. If your service needs don’t fit “nicely” into their networks, then you’re not the ideal shipper they want to work with. Carriers are looking for...
Peak Season Surcharges 2021: Let the Shipathon Begin
Get your wallets out. Carriers have posted their surcharges for peak season 2021. While the official shipping peak period has yet to begin, the pandemic has thrown a wrench in everything considered standard. The eCommerce boom has affected UPS and FedEx in an...
Free Guide: Five Lies You’re Telling Yourself About Your Shipping
Shipping is complex and affected by many factors. In this guide, we teach you how to optimize shipping rates by addressing 5 common misconceptions.
Shipper & Carrier Agreement vs Contract: What’s the Difference?
Most shippers are surprised to learn that their deal with their carrier contract is not a contract at all.