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Sustainable eCommerce: Examples of Environmentally Friendly Online Retail

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Even with increased demand for 1 to 2-day delivery , advancements in the logistics industry enable merchants to stock their inventory closer to their customers to lower time in transit and reduce next day air shipments (which emit nearly 6 times more carbon than ground shipments).

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Sustainable eCommerce: Five Brands Leading the Way

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Even with increased demand for 1 to 2-day delivery , advancements in the logistics industry enable merchants to stock their inventory closer to their customers to lower time in transit and reduce next day air shipments (which emit nearly 6 times more carbon than ground shipments). Final Mile: The Last Frontier in Sustainable eCommerce.

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What are Ecommerce Shipping Zones?

Supply Chain Game Changer

A shipment to Hawaii falls into Zone 45. The cost to send a package is the metric most directly affected. Placing your inventory in more than one warehouse can position you for faster, cheaper fulfillment. Dividing your inventory among more warehouses can add to your carrying costs by forcing you to hold more inventory.