by Descartes | May 13, 2024 | Shipping Tips
As ecommerce brands grow, small businesses often face big challenges when it comes to shipping orders on time while managing shipping costs. When you start selling on multiple sales channels and amp up order volumes, the ship station can quickly become a frustrating...
by Mikel Richardson | Apr 22, 2024 | Shipping Tips, Blog
Your throughput – the number of orders you can fulfill per person per day – and fast shipping can make or break your ecommerce business. “How can I ship orders faster? How can I save money on shipping?” These are the questions we hear over and over again as we speak...
by Mikel Richardson | Mar 1, 2024 | Shipping Tips
Key Takeaways Shipping software saves businesses time and money on printing shipping labels and other fulfillment activities. Define your business’s must-have features and special needs (now and near future). Then, look for capabilities that match. Look beyond...
by Joylyn Ortiz | Jan 4, 2024 | Shipping Tips
2024 is shaping up to be a year of significant change for parcel and LTL shipping. The industry is riding the tide of continued ecommerce growth, the rise of competitive shipping services and price wars, and an increased demand for sustainability. In addition to...
by Descartes | Dec 15, 2023 | Shipping Tips
Key Takeaways Ecommerce sales exceeded expectations, yielding 7.5% more than expected. Both Amazon and Shopify reported record-breaking sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023. The surge in online sales was a result of convenient deals and mobile shopping...
by Descartes | Dec 6, 2023 | Shipping Tips
Key Takeaways Multi-carrier shipping strategy should include a mix of national, regional, and last-mile carriers. This strategy allows you to rate shop different carriers and services to find the fastest, cheapest shipping. With...
