It seems that every time you turn around, your shipping costs are increasing. FedEx and UPS increased fuel surcharges and
implemented dimensional (DIM) weight pricing for all ground practices. Consumers are demanding fast and free
delivery. What are the best practices
you can use to manage those shipping costs and protect your profit
margins?
As Rob Martinez, the CEO of Shipware LLC, discussed
recently, a key strategy in reducing
your shipping costs begins with evaluating your options. For example, “Regional parcel carriers offer
many benefits when compared to the national carriers, including a larger
next-day delivery footprint, later pickups, earlier deliveries, easier
contracts with fewer accessorial charges, same day-delivery options and
customized solutions. Furthermore, most regional players offer better pricingand more favorable dimensional policies compared to FedEx and UPS.” The U.S. Postal Service offers other options
as well. And ensure your packaging is as
efficient as you can get it, to reduce the impact of DIM weight pricing. But how do you evaluate the options, choose
the best for your business, and get them implemented?
The answer is to leverage your fulfillment services
partner. They should be dialed in to
the latest industry news and ready to employ those options on your behalf. They can provide ideas on transportation, logistics, carrier operations, warehouse
technologies, packaging optimization, customer service, and more. Here at Vision, we embrace change and help
our customers to leverage change to maximize return and strategically grow
their business.
Vision Consumer Products Fulfillment has decades of
experience and industry expertise in consumer products fulfillment
services. No matter who your customer
is, we treat your customer as our own.
We know what makes a raving fan out of an individual customer, as well
as what makes a business partner trust you with their business. Call or email us to learn how. We’re certain we’ll be the best fulfillment warehouse partner you
have ever had!
Vision Consumer Products Fulfillment
CPFSales@VisionMediamgmt.com
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