Ship Tips
Auditing millions of UPS & FedEx shipments provides us some unique insights.
We’ll share them with you here – along with other things we think you’ll like.
UPS 2019 Rate Increase: What’s REALLY going on here?
As you probably know, UPS typically increases their base service rates by 4.9% each year. This year is no exception - rates are increasing by 4.9%, effective [...]
FedEx 2019 Rate Increase: What’s REALLY going on here?
As you probably know, FedEx typically increases their base service rates by 4.9% each year. This year is no exception - rates are increasing by 4.9%, effective [...]
FedEx Money-Back Guarantee 2018 Holiday Schedule
Many people assume (incorrectly) that FedEx suspends all moneyback guarantees during the holidays. While FedEx certainly limits their Money-back Guarantee claims throughout the holiday season, many FedEx [...]
UPS Guaranteed Service Refund (GSR) 2018 Holiday Schedule
It's that time of year again. And, yes, UPS does limit your ability to claim refunds for late shipments around the holidays. But there are many UPS [...]
The holidays are coming! Can shoppers find you?
Successful eCommerce companies understand that new customers come from all over the internet. They attract buyers from websites like Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Pinterest, and many other sources, [...]
The Big Logistics Problem Facing eCommerce Subscription Companies this Year (and 3 Ways to Solve It)
How important are ratings and reviews for eCommerce subscription companies? A PEW research poll found that more than half of all adults check an online store’s rating [...]
5 Ways CFOs Can Cut Energy Costs
Commercial buildings account for more than 20% of U.S. energy use according to researchers at MIT, and 30% of that energy use is completely unnecessary. The good [...]
5 Simple Cost-cutting Tips for Clever CFOs
Sales people may get all the glory that comes with pulling in revenue, but CFOs and their teams are the unsung heroes of the bottom line. You [...]