How to Optimize and Improve Shipping Processes
According to estimates, the global shipping industry transports more than 11 billion tons of goods all over the world each year. And that number is only expected to grow...
FedEx 2023 General Rate Increase: 6 Key Takeaways
Effective January 2, 2023, FedEx Express (Domestic, US Export and US Import), FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery shipping rates will increase by an average of 6.9%. FedEx Freight...
Fulfillment Center vs Distribution Center
Traditional warehouse, fulfillment center, distribution center, to name a few, our essential aspects for a business from inventory management to shipping. But fulfillment and distribution centers are the main...
What is a Fulfillment Center?
In 2019, the global eCommerce market was valued at $9.09 trillion, with an anticipated growth rate of not quite 15% over the coming decade.1 These numbers only cemented what...
What is a Distribution Center?
Imagine that you’re shopping on the website of one of your favorite retailers and find a product you’ve long desired. The store doesn’t have the item in stock, but...
A Guide to Warehouse Control Systems
Warehouse control systems (WCS) comprise one aspect of the management solution ecosystem that warehouses and material handling businesses rely on. With the logistical complexities and sophisticated equipment leveraged by...
Should You Outsource Third-Party Logistics?
If your company handles or is adjacent to physical logistics, order fulfillment, and customer delivery, you’ve almost certainly encountered the term 3PL. Given the complexities, cost, and resources involved...
What is reverse logistics?
Businesses focus on ensuring that their goods get to where they need to go, and when they need to get there. From zone skipping to LTL vs parcel shipping,...
What is zone skipping and when should you consider it?
From order fulfillment to finding the right parcel carrier, shipping charges can add up. Sending parcels in itself is expensive, whether the customer pays for shipping or the company...
13 Cost Cutting Ideas for Large Companies
While the country is nearing a recession, it’s more important than ever to ensure you are doing your best in cutting costs in business and operating efficiently. There are...