Will the Panama Canal Delays Impact Ecommerce Businesses?
by Kyla Friel on Aug. 28, 2023
The recent Panama Canal delays, caused by prolonged drought and climate change, have supply chain experts and ecommerce professionals on high alert.
Best Ecommerce Warehousing Strategies for 2024
by Mikayla Federchuk on Aug. 10, 2023
Running your own ecommerce business can be difficult, especially if all the order fulfillment is done in-house with a limited team. That’s why businesses utilize ecommerce warehousing strategies. Ecommerce warehouses play a pivotal role in order fulfillment, which involves picking, pa …
UPS Strike Averted: New Deal Struck With Teamsters
by Kyla Friel on Jul. 26, 2023
United Parcel Service (UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have successfully reached a five-year labor agreement, avoiding a major strike that could have greatly impacted ecommerce businesses reliant on their delivery services. The deal, representing a significant vict …
USPS Announces Service Changes
by Kyla Friel on Jun. 30, 2023
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been making a number of changes recently, and just announced its biggest change to services in recent history.
Best Dunnage to Use by Product Type
by Kyla Friel on Jun. 29, 2023
If you’re shipping ecommerce orders, you’re probably familiar with dunnage. Dunnage is the material used to secure items inside shipping packages. There are many benefits of using dunnage, but its chief function is ensuring customers receive products in an undamaged state.
What is Dunnage in Shipping? Using it to Improve Shipping Efficiency and Costs
by Kyla Friel on Jun. 27, 2023
All ecommerce businesses want their customers to receive their products in perfect condition. A smooth shipping process is essential to achieving this. It is important to use the right padding material, or “dunnage,” to safeguard the goods during transit.
How Warehouse Slotting Optimizes Order Fulfillment
by Kyla Friel on Jun. 16, 2023
In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, optimizing every aspect of operations is crucial. From inventory management to order fulfillment, each process offers opportunities for enhancing supply chain efficiency and increased profits. One such process, often overlooked but vitally importa …
How to Calculate Flat Rate Shipping for a Winning Strategy for Your Ecommerce Business
by Christie McLeod on Mar. 14, 2023
In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, businesses that process high volumes of orders often face the daunting challenge of shipping. With customer expectations for fast and affordable shipping options on the rise, companies must navigate the complex and time-consuming process of calcul …
Shipfusion Turns 9
by Christie McLeod on Mar. 7, 2023
This week Shipfusion turns nine years old, but it’s more than just a birthday to us. This marks nine years of working with you, the most promising and exciting ecommerce businesses in the world, and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible impact we’ve made together.
Subscription Box Fulfillment: Shipping Strategy Guide
by Christie McLeod on Oct. 17, 2022
Subscription boxes are a huge hit – getting regular refills of your favorite products or getting to test new items without having to put in the research alleviates stress for the consumer. However, building those boxes can end up being a business of its own. But it doesn’t have to be …