What is third-party logistics (3PL)? How does a 3PL work? Why do companies choose to work with a 3PL provider? When should you consider outsourcing fulfillment logistics to a 3PL? Pros and cons of 3PLs What are the types of 3PL companies? Should you work with an asset-based or a non...
How does a 3PL work? While the 3PL fulfillment process can vary depending on the provider and services you’ve agreed on, the typical process looks like this: The 3PL receives your inventory at its warehouse and organizes each SKU. When an order is placed on your ecommerce site, it’s ...
 You’ve been getting catalogs in the mail with no postage because it was likely sent to your postal box viaUSPSBound Printed Matter (or BPM). BPM mail, which is often referred to as Bulk Mail, is a class of mail that’s different from regular mail. There are a few terms to kn...
It would be very helpful if this page had information about making a claim. It’s all well and good to report about the insurance but that information is worthless without information about filing a claim. But then you weren’t trying to make that easier for us were you?
A shipping label displays all the information a carrier like USPS needs to deliver a package to its intended destination, including names, addresses and tracking codes.
A shipping zone is a segment of delivery territory. Each zone is within a certain distance from your point of origin, and each zone includes a set of ZIP codes. The higher the zone number, the farther the destination is from the point of origin. ...
Automation rules apply based on a criterion or set of criteria thatyouconfigure. For instance, any order weighing over 5 lbs that’s going to aUSPS zoneof 6 or above may be more affordable with UPS than with other carriers. You can set up your account to automatically apply UPS Ground to...
What is USPS Ground Advantage? USPS Ground Advantage®, formerly known as the First Class Package/Parcel Select Ground service, is a cost-efficient delivery service by the U.S. Postal Service for shipping packages up to 70 lbs, offering reliable ground delivery with tracking. Ideal for non-...
The break even point compared to FedEx and UPS for a large USPS Priority Mail flat rate box is about 5 lbs. If you need a large flat rate USPS Priority Mail box, make sure it’s heavier than 5 lbs. Otherwise, FedEx or UPS Ground will always be cheaper. Let’s sum it all up. If...
So why is ATTN important? First off, let's look at some possible scenarios where one would use ATTN. Perhaps someone sends you a package via USPS. You may receive a box full of books, jewelry, clothes, electronics, food products, etc.; whatever it may be, depending on what you ordered...