The much-anticipated announcement was made on July 22nd, 2022 — FedEx picture proof of deliveries on recipients’ doorsteps will soon begin nationwide. The new service is called Picture Perfect Delivery and customers will not be required to sign up for an account with FedEx in order to view delivery photos. This move follows the wildly …
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace based in San Francisco that was created in 2017 with the mission of helping independent entrepreneurs realize their dreams and be able to successfully compete with larger competitors. Faire connects retailers with makers (sellers) and enables them to buy and sell wholesale goods via a robust online marketplace. Faire …
When sending international shipments, it’s important to consider the effects that customs Duties & Taxes will have on the total landed cost of your shipments. Depending on the commodity being shipped and the destination it’s headed to, clearance charges could be very impactful to the total cost of the shipment. The ability to calculate the …
In 2014, an entrepreneur named Oisin O’Connor launched Recharge which offers a subscription management service for shopping cart marketplaces and gives eCommerce merchants the ability to launch and scale subscription programs. Recharge not only makes managing customer subscriptions easy, it also has pre-wired checkout integrations with some of the top merchant processing platforms and makes …
Shopify is a subscription-based eCommerce platform that helps businesses of all sizes launch online storefronts and immediately begin selling their goods to customers all over the world. Shopify wisely realized that the value of their platform stemmed from the number of merchants they could sign up. There are three different Shopify subscription plans for clients …
Whether you’re shipping a full truckload (FTL) or less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipment, it is vitally important that the shipment is accompanied by a Bill of Lading. Also known in the industry as a BOL, this is a legal document outlining the details of a shipment and it serves as a legal contract between the carrier …
Shopify was founded in 2006 by Toby Lutke because he could not find a simple set of software tools to build his own eCommerce website. Toby lives in Canada and was looking to create a niche site to sell snowboards and winter merchandise on. Toby took matters into his own hands and, after a couple …
A fuel surcharge (FSC) is a mechanism in the transportation and logistics industry that aids in balancing the regional, global, or seasonal variations in fuel costs. It can be assessed as a flat rate fee or charged on a variable basis by mile traveled or as a percentage upcharge on a given shipment. FCS’s are …
Amazon is the undisputed juggernaut in the world of online commerce and many clients ask us about our Amazon FBA-prep service. Their dominance in the space does not mean that your company should rely on Amazon for 100% of your online orders though. Many DTC retailers are instead choosing an omni-channel approach and relying on …
If your business ships freight using less-than-truckload (LTL) services, it is vitally important to understand freight classification. Originally created for the railroad freight industry, and later adopted by the LTL industry, freight classification was established to categorize goods and standardize shipping prices. Identifying the correct LTL freight class can be a tall order, and incorrect …
The world of logistics is a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment. As a nation of on-demand consumers, we are all greatly dependent upon the various companies that make up the logistics spiderweb that is ingrained in the fabric of our society. Logistics in its most basic defined form is the process of managing how resources …
If your business sells products on an eCommerce platform, you are probably no stranger to the world of direct response online marketing. Successful TikTok marketing campaigns can be a driving force for sales, and it’s no secret that social media sites are excellent launchpads for online advertising. While there are many moving parts to advertising …
Shipping costs should be simple right? You place your packed box on the scale, enter the customer’s address, and get a price from the shipping software. The package is then tendered to the carrier and a happy customer awaits the delivery 😊. A few weeks later you are reconciling your billing statement from the carrier, and …
If you’ve been listening to any business news outlet lately, you’ve no doubt heard about the countless supply chain issues that continue to persist around the world. We’ve all gotten used to the new “COVID-related” delays in our everyday lives but Q4 can be a make-it-or-break-it period for eCommerce retailers and having products available to …
On March 23 of 2021, the venerable United States Postal Service, under the direction of their new Postmaster Louis DeJoy, announced a 10-year Strategic Plan to stem it’s annual operating losses and achieve financial sustainability while delivering service excellence. Excellence and USPS® are typically not mentioned in the same sentence so how does the 240-year-old institution plan achieve …
In the rapidly expanding world of fulfillment, finding the proper fulfillment warehousing solution for your business has never been more important. As specialists in the world of omnichannel fulfillment, 5 Logistics provides the necessary information and services to help our customers make educated decisions about their warehousing needs. Warehousing is the process of storing goods …
3PL is a term that gets mentioned a lot in the world of logistics. Most users of a 3PL don’t really understand exactly what it means, just that “they have a warehouse”. 3PL stands for third-party logistics and is an organization’s use of a third-party warehouse or company to outsource elements of its distribution, warehousing, and/or other …
At 5 Logistics, we often get asked the critical question of when is the right time for an eCommerce retailer to start looking for a fulfillment partner? Unsurprisingly, the answer is that it is really dependent on your goals in partnering with a 3PL. As simple of an answer as that is, it is actually quite …
Apple’s ATT Deployment and The Impact on DTC Fulfillment Apple’s hotly contested App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy started rolling out in late April with the release of iOS 14.5. The repercussions for small businesses are now becoming a reality, especially those in eCommerce Fulfillment. The advent of Google and Facebook marketing gave smaller DTC brands a …
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