Like so many other industries, apparel and footwear suppliers and retailers are feeling the effects of the global pandemic. For many, mandatory store closures and in-person shopping restrictions have accelerated the shift from brick-and-mortar sales to online sales. While predictions vary, it’s estimated that online sales will increase by 50% industry wide [lumping together apparel +...
Continue ReadingAug 31
2020
Aug 31
2020
How Beauty & Grooming Suppliers + Retailers Increase Profit Through Optimized Shipping
Posted: Aug 31, 2020
Like so many other industries, beauty, cosmetic, personal care, grooming and health suppliers and retailers are feeling the effects of the global pandemic. For many, mandatory store closures and in-person shopping restrictions have accelerated the shift from brick-and-mortar sales to online sales. While predictions vary, it’s estimated that online sales will increase by $10B industry...
Continue ReadingAug 18
2020
UPS and FedEx Announce New Surcharges
Posted: Aug 18, 2020
FedEx and UPS both recently announced new surcharges. Depending on your shipping profile, these new surcharges may impact your business. FedEx has continued the trend of applying surcharges to all International Services originating in Asia. UPS announced several new seasonal surcharges applicable to all Air Residential, Ground Residential and SurePost packages for all U.S. Origins and de...
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2020
Top Misconceptions Keeping Shippers from a Best-In-Class Carrier Agreement
Posted: Aug 13, 2020
Today we’re discussing some of the top misconceptions keeping shippers from a best-in-class carrier agreement. Let’s start by defining what a best-in-class carrier agreement is. What is a Best-in-C...
Continue ReadingAug 11
2020
Applying Newton’s Laws to Parcel Negotiations
Posted: Aug 11, 2020
Editor's Note: This post has been updated with new links and content. Original Publication Date: January 18, 2016 Everyone's heard of Newton's Universal Laws of Motion. Today we’re discussing Lojistic's laws of parcel negotiation. ...
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