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<h1>Shipping & Fulfillment</h1> <div class="category-description"> <p>Our shipping and fulfillment coverage reflects the expectations of many consumers for free and fast delivery. We address topics that help ecommerce merchants meet those goals, including analyses of carriers, free shipping strategies, fulfillment efficiencies (including the use of third-party fulfillment companies), returns and refunds, multichannel integration, drop shipping issues, and much more.</p> </div> </div> <div class="archive-row row"> <div class="content column col8"> <ul class="wmtposts"> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Amazon-Prime-ShopRunner-Forcing-Faster-Free-Shipping" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about Amazon Prime, ShopRunner Forcing Faster Free Shipping" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="267" height="200" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Amazon-Prime4.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="Amazon Prime, ShopRunner Forcing Faster Free Shipping" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Amazon-Prime4.jpg 288w, https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Amazon-Prime4-120x90.jpg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Amazon-Prime-ShopRunner-Forcing-Faster-Free-Shipping" data-wpel-link="internal">Amazon Prime, ShopRunner Forcing Faster Free Shipping</a></h2> <div> <h6> November 22, 2013 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> Amazon Prime and ShopRunner, which both offer online shoppers free two-day shipping with an annual membership, are changing customer expectations and forcing small and mid-sized online retailers to consider faster ... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/5-Things-to-Put-in-the-Box" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 5 Things to Put in the Shipping Box" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="267" height="200" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-Things-to-Put-in-the-Shipping-Box4.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-Things-to-Put-in-the-Shipping-Box4.png 288w, https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-Things-to-Put-in-the-Shipping-Box4-120x90.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/5-Things-to-Put-in-the-Box" data-wpel-link="internal">5 Things to Put in the Shipping Box</a></h2> <div> <h6> October 29, 2013 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> Online retailers have a powerful tool for marketing to existing customers, potentially increasing sales, average order size, and profit. That tool is the shipping box merchants send to customers with ... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/5-Ways-to-Save-Money-on-Retail-Shipping" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 5 Ways to Save Money on Retail Shipping" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="266" height="200" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-Ways-to-Save-Money-on-Retail-Shipping4.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-Ways-to-Save-Money-on-Retail-Shipping4.png 287w, https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5-Ways-to-Save-Money-on-Retail-Shipping4-120x90.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/5-Ways-to-Save-Money-on-Retail-Shipping" data-wpel-link="internal">5 Ways to Save Money on Retail Shipping</a></h2> <div> <h6> October 10, 2013 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> Free or low-cost shipping is a mainstay in the online retail business. It motivates shoppers to buy more. But carriers like UPS, FedEx, and even the United States Postal Service ... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/6-Order-Fulfillment-Extras-your-Customers-Will-Love" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 6 Order Fulfillment Extras your Customers Will Love" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/fulfillment_thumb4.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/6-Order-Fulfillment-Extras-your-Customers-Will-Love" data-wpel-link="internal">6 Order Fulfillment Extras your Customers Will Love</a></h2> <div> <h6> July 8, 2013 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Jerry Jao" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/jerry-jao" data-wpel-link="internal">Jerry Jao</a> </h6> <p> Order fulfillment is a critical part of the ecommerce customer experience. As ecommerce operators, we need to ensure that our customers are taken care of even when the merchandise lands in their hands. Here are six examples of extra services to offer customers when you ship their orde... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Shipping-Understanding-Time-in-Transit-and-Dimensional-Weight" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about Shipping: Understanding Time in Transit and Dimensional Weight" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/shipping_dimensions_thumb14.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Shipping-Understanding-Time-in-Transit-and-Dimensional-Weight" data-wpel-link="internal">Shipping: Understanding Time in Transit and Dimensional Weight</a></h2> <div> <h6> June 13, 2013 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Mike Sowa" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/mike-sowa" data-wpel-link="internal">Mike Sowa</a> </h6> <p> In my 25 years of experience in fulfillment and operations, I've managed warehousing, order management, and shipping for large merchants, such as Wine.com. I currently am co-founder of ShipJunction, a carrier management platform for ecommerce companies. I've learned over the years that... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/3-Tips-for-Starting-a-Drop-ship-Online-Store" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 3 Tips for Starting a Drop-ship Online Store" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/52714.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/3-Tips-for-Starting-a-Drop-ship-Online-Store" data-wpel-link="internal">3 Tips for Starting a Drop-ship Online Store</a></h2> <div> <h6> June 7, 2013 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> An ecommerce entrepreneur with passion and great supplier relationships can earn good profits without making large investments or holding lots of product inventory. Drop shipping allows retailers to sell products without holding actual inventory. When a customer places an online order ... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/The-Perfect-Return-Merchandise-Authorization-System" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about The Perfect Return Merchandise Authorization System" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/060413-rma-thumb14.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/The-Perfect-Return-Merchandise-Authorization-System" data-wpel-link="internal">The Perfect Return Merchandise Authorization System</a></h2> <div> <h6> June 6, 2013 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> Sometimes the shoe just doesn’t fit. Or maybe it was the wrong color. Most every ecommerce business deals with product returns and exchanges, and the ecommerce platform processing those returns often dictates how smoothly the exchange or return goes. A return merchandise authorization ... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/7-Ways-to-Improve-a-Customer-s-Shipping-Experience" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 7 Ways to Improve a Customer’s Shipping Experience" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Screen_Shot_2013-04-30_at_11.37.02_AM84.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/7-Ways-to-Improve-a-Customer-s-Shipping-Experience" data-wpel-link="internal">7 Ways to Improve a Customer’s Shipping Experience</a></h2> <div> <h6> April 30, 2013 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> Shipping can be one of the most stressful parts of an online transaction. The customer has already paid for a product, but does not actually have it in hand. And the retailer — devoted to excellent customer service — has no control over the carrier. In spite of this, there are some co... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/10-Drop-Shipping-Resources" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 10 Drop Shipping Resources" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/thumbnail134.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/10-Drop-Shipping-Resources" data-wpel-link="internal">10 Drop Shipping Resources</a></h2> <div> <h6> December 24, 2012 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Sig Ueland" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/sig-ueland" data-wpel-link="internal">Sig Ueland</a> </h6> <p> Drop shipping is an order fulfillment technique in which merchandise is shipped to the customer directly from the warehouse or supplier, rather than from the retailer. The merchant can offer a greater selection of products and test new markets, without the cost and risk of excessive inv... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/30-Shipping-Resources-for-Small-Businesses" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 30 Shipping Resources for Small Businesses" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/thumbnail124.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/30-Shipping-Resources-for-Small-Businesses" data-wpel-link="internal">30 Shipping Resources for Small Businesses</a></h2> <div> <h6> December 17, 2012 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Sig Ueland" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/sig-ueland" data-wpel-link="internal">Sig Ueland</a> </h6> <p> The major shipping organizations in the U.S. — UPS, DHL, FedEx and U.S. Postal Service — provide many easy-to-use online tools and resources to help small businesses meet their shipping needs. In addition to shipping-management tools, the carriers also provide educational resources, and... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/3-Tips-for-Holiday-Returns-and-Exchanges" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 3 Tips for Holiday Returns and Exchanges" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/returns_thumb24.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/3-Tips-for-Holiday-Returns-and-Exchanges" data-wpel-link="internal">3 Tips for Holiday Returns and Exchanges</a></h2> <div> <h6> November 28, 2012 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> When the giddy days of holiday sales end, online retailers frequently need to deal with the inevitable returns and exchanges barrage. But when customer contacts are seen as opportunities, even returns can be a tool to improve an ecommerce business. Online returns and exchanges are a po... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/How-to-Reduce-Picking-and-Packing-Errors" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about How to Reduce Picking and Packing Errors" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="91" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen_Shot_2012-07-22_at_8.03.57_PM24.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/How-to-Reduce-Picking-and-Packing-Errors" data-wpel-link="internal">How to Reduce Picking and Packing Errors</a></h2> <div> <h6> July 23, 2012 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by James Hyde" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/james-hyde" data-wpel-link="internal">James Hyde</a> </h6> <p> The picking and packing of ecommerce orders can be repetitive, mistake-prone work. But a well-designed workflow, using complementary software, can help reduce mistakes, provided that it supports the employees doing the work — not frustrate or hinder them. This article will explain how... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Changes-at-the-USPS" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about Changes at the USPS" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Screen_shot_2012-04-10_at_12.15.22_PM54.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Changes-at-the-USPS" data-wpel-link="internal">Changes at the USPS</a></h2> <div> <h6> April 20, 2012 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by PEC Staff" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/practical-ecommerce-staff" data-wpel-link="internal">PEC Staff</a> </h6> <p> Editor's Note: We welcome John Haber as our newest contributor. A shipping and supply-chain authority, he is the founder and CEO of Spend Management Experts, a global shipping and supply-chain consulting firm. His first piece, below, addresses changes at the USPS and how those changes c... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/The-Future-of-Regulated-Mail-and-Ecommerce-Shipping" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about The Future of Regulated Mail, and Ecommerce Shipping" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Screen_shot_2012-04-10_at_12.15.22_PM44.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/The-Future-of-Regulated-Mail-and-Ecommerce-Shipping" data-wpel-link="internal">The Future of Regulated Mail, and Ecommerce Shipping</a></h2> <div> <h6> April 11, 2012 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by James Hyde" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/james-hyde" data-wpel-link="internal">James Hyde</a> </h6> <p> People don’t write letters these days. They send emails. In the U.K., this has produced big changes in the state-owned Royal Mail. These changes have huge consequences for online retailers there. In the U.S., the Postal Service is starting to follow suit. In this article, I'll explain ... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/How-to-Monitor-and-Manage-Your-Wholesale-Suppliers" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about How to Monitor and Manage Your Wholesale Suppliers" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Screen_shot_2012-03-08_at_11.03.02_AM24.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/How-to-Monitor-and-Manage-Your-Wholesale-Suppliers" data-wpel-link="internal">How to Monitor and Manage Your Wholesale Suppliers</a></h2> <div> <h6> March 8, 2012 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by James Hyde" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/james-hyde" data-wpel-link="internal">James Hyde</a> </h6> <p> In the beginning, you might be content that your inventory suppliers have simply delivered your goods on time. But as you grow and take on more lines, more staff, or outsource to a fulfillment company, you’ll quickly find that the arrival of poorly marked goods can waste time. In this ... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/How-to-Pack-and-Protect-an-Ecommerce-Shipment" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about How to Pack and Protect an Ecommerce Shipment" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Screen_shot_2012-02-08_at_2.35.14_PM24.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/How-to-Pack-and-Protect-an-Ecommerce-Shipment" data-wpel-link="internal">How to Pack and Protect an Ecommerce Shipment</a></h2> <div> <h6> February 9, 2012 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by James Hyde" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/james-hyde" data-wpel-link="internal">James Hyde</a> </h6> <p> There are three main aspects to packaging for ecommerce shipments. Protection. Helps prevent damage to the items during transit. Presentation. Gives perceived value to the customer. Cost. Often a limiting factor. In this article, I will address "protection" matters: How to... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/How-to-Expand-to-the-U-K-Market" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about How to Expand to the U.K. Market" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Picture_1244.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/How-to-Expand-to-the-U-K-Market" data-wpel-link="internal">How to Expand to the U.K. Market</a></h2> <div> <h6> January 25, 2012 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by James Hyde" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/james-hyde" data-wpel-link="internal">James Hyde</a> </h6> <p> Editor's Note: We welcome James Hyde as our newest contributor. He's a U.K.-based shipping and fulfillment expert with Six Works, a fulfillment firm. Hyde's first article, below, explains money-saving strategies for U.S.-based merchants to sell to U.K. consumers. While the U.S. online ... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Notable-Views-Fulfillment-Outsourcing-Pros-and-Cons" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about Notable Views: Fulfillment Outsourcing, Pros and Cons" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Notable-Views-Fulfillment-Outsourcing-Pros-and-Cons-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="Notable Views: Fulfillment Outsourcing, Pros and Cons" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Notable-Views-Fulfillment-Outsourcing-Pros-and-Cons-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Notable-Views-Fulfillment-Outsourcing-Pros-and-Cons-150x100.jpg 150w, https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Notable-Views-Fulfillment-Outsourcing-Pros-and-Cons.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Notable-Views-Fulfillment-Outsourcing-Pros-and-Cons" data-wpel-link="internal">Notable Views: Fulfillment Outsourcing, Pros and Cons</a></h2> <div> <h6> December 23, 2011 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by John Lindberg" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/john-lindberg" data-wpel-link="internal">John Lindberg</a> </h6> <p> Editor’s Note:”Notable Views” is a series where we ask leading experts to address critical, ecommerce-related topics. For this installment, we corresponded with John Lindberg, president of eFulfillment Service, a Michigan-based ... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/38-Fees-and-Surcharges-from-FedEx-and-UPS" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 38 Fees and Surcharges from FedEx and UPS" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/thumbnail364.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/38-Fees-and-Surcharges-from-FedEx-and-UPS" data-wpel-link="internal">38 Fees and Surcharges from FedEx and UPS</a></h2> <div> <h6> December 16, 2011 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Sig Ueland" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/sig-ueland" data-wpel-link="internal">Sig Ueland</a> </h6> <p> When comparing shipping rates from FedEx and UPS, don’t forget to include fees and surcharges. Each shipper has an extensive list of additional costs. So rather than just comparing ‘standard rates,’ determine your shipping needs and then calculate the fees. Here is a list of 2012 fees... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/5-Reasons-to-Consider-Drop-Shipping" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 5 Reasons to Consider Drop Shipping" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Picture_5154.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/5-Reasons-to-Consider-Drop-Shipping" data-wpel-link="internal">5 Reasons to Consider Drop Shipping</a></h2> <div> <h6> November 21, 2011 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> Drop shipping is an order fulfillment strategy where the retailer does not keep products in inventory, but relies on wholesalers or manufacturers to actually ship orders to customers. This arrangement has several advantages that make it attractive to online merchants. When a customer p... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Comparing-UPS-FedEx-and-USPS-Which-is-Best-Now" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about Comparing UPS, FedEx, and USPS: Which is Best Now?" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/USPS_thumb_03020944.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Comparing-UPS-FedEx-and-USPS-Which-is-Best-Now" data-wpel-link="internal">Comparing UPS, FedEx, and USPS: Which is Best Now?</a></h2> <div> <h6> November 8, 2011 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> Shipping costs are an ongoing challenge for ecommerce merchants, who compete head-to-head over free shipping and seek to avoid shopping cart abandonment. Given this competitive environment, knowing which carrier is best can be a huge advantage. In March, L.L. Bean announced that it wou... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/5-Reasons-to-Consider-Fulfillment-Services" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about 5 Reasons to Consider Fulfillment Services" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="89" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Picture_294.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/5-Reasons-to-Consider-Fulfillment-Services" data-wpel-link="internal">5 Reasons to Consider Fulfillment Services</a></h2> <div> <h6> November 4, 2011 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Armando Roggio" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/armando-roggio" data-wpel-link="internal">Armando Roggio</a> </h6> <p> Accounting, purchasing, marketing, and operations are all areas that online and multi-channel merchants must manage. Fortunately there is a growing class of service companies that allows sellers to outsource product receiving, inventorying, packing, and shipping. Fulfillment services a... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/The-New-USPS-com-5-Sections-Free-Stuff" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about The New USPS.com: 5 Sections, Free Stuff" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/thumbnail414.jpg" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/The-New-USPS-com-5-Sections-Free-Stuff" data-wpel-link="internal">The New USPS.com: 5 Sections, Free Stuff</a></h2> <div> <h6> August 26, 2011 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Sig Ueland" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/sig-ueland" data-wpel-link="internal">Sig Ueland</a> </h6> <p> The U.S. Postal Service has redesigned USPS.com to make it faster and easier to do business. The site is organized into five sections: Ship a Package, Send Mail, Manage Your Mail, Shop, and Business Solutions. Each section is organized by what you want to do and features a Quick Tools m... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Using-the-Return-Policy-to-Convert-Shoppers-into-Customers" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about Using the Return Policy to Convert Shoppers into Customers" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Picture_1574.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Using-the-Return-Policy-to-Convert-Shoppers-into-Customers" data-wpel-link="internal">Using the Return Policy to Convert Shoppers into Customers</a></h2> <div> <h6> May 19, 2011 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by Pamela Hazelton" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/pamela_hazelton" data-wpel-link="internal">Pamela Hazelton</a> </h6> <p> It’s common practice to focus on trends, design and shopability to (hopefully) increase and maintain sales. For the most part, these topics play a major role in a site’s sell-through rate. Let’s not, however, overlook the less obvious reasons shoppers may be abandoning your online store... </p> </div> </li> <li class="postlist"> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Shipping-and-Fulfillment-How-to-Get-the-Best-Bang-for-Your-Buck" class="thumb-link" aria-label="Read more about Shipping and Fulfillment: How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck" data-wpel-link="internal"> <img width="120" height="90" src="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/shipping_thumb74.png" class="attachment-300x200 size-300x200 wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></a> <a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/category/management/shipping-fulfillment" class="cat-link" data-wpel-link="internal"> Shipping & Fulfillment</a> <h2><a href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/Shipping-and-Fulfillment-How-to-Get-the-Best-Bang-for-Your-Buck" data-wpel-link="internal">Shipping and Fulfillment: How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck</a></h2> <div> <h6> December 1, 2010 • <a rel="author" title="Posts by John Lindberg" href="https://www.practicalecommerce.com/author/john-lindberg" data-wpel-link="internal">John Lindberg</a> </h6> <p> UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service all do a good job of getting orders to your customers, but there are some simple things you can do to lower the costs involved. 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