Why Bigger Boxes Aren't Always Better
by Shipfusion Team on Dec. 16, 2024
When it comes to ecommerce shipping, box size plays a significant role in determining both cost and efficiency. A common misconception is that using bigger boxes is better because it simplifies packing and reduces the need to stock various box sizes. However, this approach can lead to …
UPS Package Measurements: A Complete Guide
by Shipfusion Team on Dec. 12, 2024
Knowing the ins and outs of UPS package measurements can make a big difference in cost, efficiency, and delivery success. This guide unpacks why accurate measurements matter and offers practical tips on measuring your packages to optimize your shipping process, avoid unnecessary fees, …
Top FBA Prep Providers: Streamline Your Amazon Business Today
by Shipfusion Team on Dec. 9, 2024
Running a successful Amazon business involves efficient management of logistics, especially when it comes to fulfilling orders. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) has become a go-to solution for many sellers, allowing them to focus on sales while Amazon handles shipping and customer service. …
Optimizing Your Supply Chain: A Guide to 3PL Fulfillment and Prep
by Shipfusion Team on Dec. 2, 2024
Optimizing your supply chain is every business' first step to maximizing efficiency, reducing costs, and meeting customer expectations. For many, third-party logistics (3PL) providers are an invaluable help in doing so. This guide explores the impact 3PL fulfillment and prep can have …
Cheap Shipping Boxes: A Mistake You Can't Afford to Make
by Shipfusion Team on Nov. 21, 2024
While opting for cheap shipping boxes might seem like a smart way to reduce costs, this decision often backfires in unexpected ways. Sacrificing quality for immediate savings can lead to substantial long-term expenses and a tarnished brand image. Here, we explore why investing in bett …
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a 3PL
by Rin Mosher on Nov. 18, 2024
Choosing a new pair of shoes at the store? Easy. Choosing a 3PL to trust with your ecommerce business’ fulfillment operations? Not so much. The decision to work with a 3PL is a smart one, considering all of the benefits outsourced support has to offer. But it requires another importan …
Fulfillment Cost-Savings: How to Optimize Your Spending
by Shipfusion Team on Nov. 13, 2024
From warehousing and packing fees to shipping costs, money goes to lots of places to keep your ecommerce business’ fulfillment operations running. Understanding how they balance out your fulfillment cost is essential to maintaining a profitable bottom line. But knowing the average cos …
Shipfusion Opens State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center in York, PA
by Hetal Patel on Nov. 5, 2024
York, Pennsylvania, November 7th, 2024 – Shipfusion Inc., a leading ecommerce fulfillment and third-party logistics provider, announces the opening of its fourth warehouse in York, Pennsylvania, expanding its total warehouse footprint to over 1,000,000 square feet across North America …
Prevent Shipping Damage In 5 Simple Steps
by Shipfusion Team on Nov. 4, 2024
Speed is far from the only measure of success in shipping. Reliability – whether you’re talking about package handling or last-mile delivery to the right address – holds equal importance to customer satisfaction. Imagine putting so much work into building a robust ecommerce fulfillmen …
Picking the Perfect Amazon Prep Center for Your Business
by Shipfusion Team on Oct. 31, 2024
Sellers on Amazon face a unique challenge: meeting the platform's strict requirements while keeping operations efficient. Amazon prep centers offer an invaluable solution by handling tasks like labeling, packaging, and quality control on ecommerce businesses’ behalf. In this article, …