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What are Ecommerce Shipping Zones?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Shipping Zones article originally published by, and permission to publish here provide by Jake Rheude at redstagfulfillment.com. Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use shipping zones to determine the shipping cost of a package. ECommerce businesses need to pay attention to shipping zones. Shipping Zone Definition.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

David Ho, a climate scientist at the University of Hawaii, wasn’t buying it. In a final piece of holiday news, USPS has said will not levy an extra delivery surcharge during the winter peak season, saying the decision makes USPS “the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.” It’s kind of silly.

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Sustainable eCommerce: Examples of Environmentally Friendly Online Retail

Ware2Go

Consumers say the most important sustainable eCommerce practices are: Recycled packaging (47%) Eco-friendly shipping practices (41%) Carrying “green” brands (30%) Promoting conversations about sustainability (26%) And consumers are even willing to vote for sustainable business practices with their wallets. The problem?

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Air Freight Explained: Calculating Costs and Price Trends

Freightos

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean, air connects the world faster, cutting China-US freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only 3 days by air cargo. Why Ship Cargo by Air? Why Not to Ship Cargo by Air? Definitely not the greenest way to ship.

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Why Warehouse Automation Matters: 7 Hidden Cost Leaks of Outdated Manual Processes

RFgen

Warehouses are digitally automating manual processes and shedding traditional paper checklists and spreadsheets. In order to beat competitors and serve customers, more and more companies are adopting cutting-edge warehouse automation technologies to digitize their supply chain. All should be digitally automated.

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Why Warehouse Automation Matters: 7 Hidden Cost Leaks of Outdated Manual Processes

RFgen

Warehouses are digitally automating manual processes and shedding traditional paper checklists and spreadsheets. In order to beat competitors and serve customers, more and more companies are adopting cutting-edge warehouse automation technologies to digitize their supply chain. All should be digitally automated.

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8 Inventory Costing Methods That You Might Not Know About

EMERGE App

Each small batch is lovingly made in her San Diego factory before being shipped out to restaurants and supermarkets throughout California. And $1,000 owed to the warehouse for storage costs. Melissa sells handicrafts from Mauritius at various festivals and fairs in Hawaii. Example: Maria’s Mexican Munchies LLP.