Space for storage of your product Some companies have learned the hard way; not having product to ship in a timely manner can result in the loss of current customers, that may not return, as well as unsatisfied new customers.…
How to Keep Dimensional Weight Costs Down In a previous blog post, we explained dimensional weight and how to calculate it. Both FedEx and UPS have announced that dimensional weight rules would apply to all shipments beginning this year (2015). On…
What is Dimensional ‘Weight’ and Why Does it Matter? Dimensional weight, or dim weight, has always been around for the air shipping industry. In 2007, ground carriers began charging for dim weight to protect themselves from the cost of transporting…
Optimal Shipping begins with Questions You could be wasting money with every widget you ship. Look for a fulfillment provider that asks questions. These are the providers that will create a customized shipping plan for you, one that will help you…
Order Fulfillment Partnerships As a business, your greatest asset is a happy customer. This is why it is so important to establish a relationship with your fulfillment provider. With the assistance of your order fulfillment services provider, you’ll be able to…
Transparency of Costs When choosing a fulfillment center, you should be able to determine, by going to their website, whether or not they are a fit for your company. Transparency of costs is vital. Being able to determine fixed costs…
Make Sure Your Product is Secure Security is an important consideration when searching for order fulfillment services. You should feel confident that the correct security is in place so your product is protected at all times. Monitoring and alarm system…
What Fulfillment Companies Do On a typical day, your business receives orders from customers via your website, telephone, email or by regular mail. The orders go to your warehouse for picking and packaging, the shipping department is notified, and the order…
