Summer is great for many reasons — long weekends, lighter inboxes and lingering sunshine. It’s also the season of summer sales, staff vacations and stretched operations. The pace might feel a bit more relaxed, but risks don’t always follow suit. From heat-sensitive goods to supply chain slowdowns, summer brings its own set of challenges. It’s… Read More
Shipping Strategy
The cost of being underinsured
What carrier liability doesn’t cover — and how to fix it. When you hand off a package to your shipping carrier, you may assume it’s covered. And technically, it is — just not as much as you’d think. Most major carriers, including FedEx, UPS and USPS, provide a base level of liability coverage, often… Read More
How to spring clean your shipping strategy
A seasonal refresh for smoother deliveries, fewer surprises and better margins Spring isn’t just for dusting off shelves or organizing that catch-all drawer in your office. It’s also a perfect time to step back and reassess how your shipping strategy is really holding up. Over time, even the most efficient operations start to accumulate clutter… Read More
Shipping speed matters — but not always in the way you think
Customers want fast shipping. But what they really want is reliability. We’ve all been there. You click “order” on something you’re excited about, and suddenly, waiting even a couple of days feels too long. It’s not impatience; it’s anticipation. And when a package doesn’t arrive when expected? That’s when frustration sets in. Shipping speed has… Read More