Ecommerce: more factors when choosing your shipping partner

 

As advanced in a previous article, selecting the right shipping partner is essential for an e-commerce business and there are some factors that must be taken into consideration for you to offer the best experience. Let’s have a look at more of these.

New technology
Handling the shipping process has become simpler thanks to technological innovations. Companies have the opportunity to track shipments easily at every stage of their journey. In turn, they will be able to provide clients accurate and timely updates on where their goods are. Some of the tools that can be used are video surveillance, real-time scanning, tracking and other analytics tools to monitor their supply chains. One advantage of this is that the business will not be liable for delays, errors or damage after a product has been shipped.

Packaging
This might seem insignificant but it is an essential part of the shipping process. This is because the packaging that you use will have an impact on the funds disbursed. For instance, when it comes to ground shipments, e-commerce businesses use a dimensional pricing model. This means that the package’s weight and size will determine shipping costs. Thus, you must select the right kind of packaging that will protect your goods and not increase fees.

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