What is fourth-party logistics (4PL)? A 4PL or fourth-party logistics provider also referred to as a lead logistics provider (LLP) is a solution for an enterprise that wants to outsource its logistics management and execution across the supply chain. 4PL logistics...
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2022 Peak Season Surcharge Guide [FedEx, UPS, USPS, & Amazon]
Christmas in…September? FedEx is making fast moves this year with their early Peak Season release. Some charges coming as early as next month! It’s anything but standard. FedEx has two Peak Season waves, with much to unpack. UPS is getting serious with their...
What Does Kitting Mean in Warehousing?
What is kitting? Kitting is the process of grouping and packaging two (or more) related products and shipping them as a single item. The packaged bundle or kit is readied for shipment beforehand so that the shipping process can be expedited once a customer places an...
A Beginner’s Guide to DHL SmartMail
An Introduction to DHL eCommerce Solutions DHL eCommerce Solutions provide international and domestic shipping for businesses that send large volumes of orders and other B2C shipments. Its network stretches across America, Canada, Europe, and Asia, offering multiple...
What Are the Benefits of Logistics Outsourcing?
What is logistics outsourcing? When businesses cannot run their supply chain management efficiently, they enlist an external provider (such as a third-party logistics provider) to handle their warehouse management and shipping operations. Most companies, including...
Understanding FedEx Shipping Zones
Understanding FedEx Shipping Rates Shipping costs are a major concern for many retailers as they try to deliver their orders to customers quickly and cost-effectively. If you are a B2C seller worried about soaring FedEx shipping rates, you first need to determine how...
Parcel Data Submitted to Carrier—What does that mean?
What happens when parcel data is submitted to the carrier? When a sender submits shipment data to the carrier, the carrier receives the information and prepares to pick up the package. After a sender ships your package, it is received at the carrier service’s...
Why Your Online Store Needs Flexible Fulfillment
What is flexible fulfillment? According to Raydiant’s The State of BOPIS Report of 2021, 56% of US customers bought online and picked up in-store. As a result, most online sellers who introduced features like ‘click and collect’ and curbside pick-up during the...
The Importance of Logistics for Business
What is logistics? Logistics involves moving materials from the source to the end consumer as finished products. It helps managers answer critical business questions about how and where to source affordable and high-quality raw materials. Or how to optimize inventory...
What is Order Fulfillment? Define Your Process & Strategy in 2022
What is order fulfillment? Order fulfillment is the process that enables companies to complete their customer orders successfully. It includes all the activities from when your inventory reaches the warehouse to when it is delivered to the customer’s doorsteps. The...