I reviewed the 37-page Forrester report from April 2024, titled “Unleashing The Power Of E-Commerce Fulfillment.” Here are my notes. Forrester surveyed 300 ecommerce merchants, from SMBs to enterprises, about ecommerce order fulfillment. *Note: The report was commissioned by Amazon, so there may be a bias towards using…
Written By: David Billstrom Here’s a story that anyone in my network that ships product… should read. Whether you’re attempting to launch with an ecommerce/logistics stack ready for scale, or you’re managing growth and need to accommodate the scale already in your business… read the story re-posted below.…
Today, I read several articles about the USPS’s plan to increase Parcel Select® rates by 25% starting July 14th. This change, filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission, is expected to raise USPS revenue by 1.5% but reduce Parcel Select volume by 2% next year. The main goal of…
The $800 de minimis limit gives Temu and Shein a huge tax advantage over US-based ecommerce sellers. If you are unfamiliar with de minimis, here is what it means. When you import goods into the US, you can do it tax-free if the value is under $800. Temu/Shein…
We don’t have flying cars yet! But drone delivery is becoming a reality for 75% of the population in Dallas-Fort Worth. This development is a dream come true for those of us fascinated by the prospects of last-mile delivery innovations. Ever since Jeff Bezos introduced the idea of…
The Wall Street Journal reports a notable shift among retailers back towards the Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management model, signaling a return to strategies that prioritize efficiency in operations. The main idea of JIT is that you push the inventory replenishment as close to the demand window as possible.…
Trust is the cornerstone of any marketplace; without it, transactions simply won’t happen. This raises an important question: Should platforms like Amazon be held accountable for the products sold by third-party sellers on their marketplace? The answer is a resounding yes. Historically, marketplaces have shied away from taking…
As you may know, shipping carriers — including our pals at UPS — like to shake things up with updates to their services and rates at the beginning of each year (and before peak season). No worries though! We’ve got your back and made staying up to date…
Happy New Year! You know what that means…it’s that time of year again, RATE CHANGES! Rest assured, we’ve your back! You can count on us to keep you informed on industry happenings that could impact your business! Navigation January 21st, 2024 USPS Changes Starting January 21st, 2024, USPS…