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Shipping Hacks For E-commerce Businesses To Reduce Costs

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Shipping is one of the top expenses for e-commerce businesses. In fact, it can account for up to 25% of the total cost of an online order (only next to production at 30%). But most of the factors associated with production costs are under your control and can be easily cut down to see profits.

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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

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When customers place ecommerce orders, the last thing they want is an unhappy surprise. Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications.

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Shipping Food: We Created A Custom Shipping App For This Restaurant

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There's so much to account for when shipping food, like product availability, shipping on time, displaying accurate costs and more. Shipping Food: G&M's Custom Calendar Shipping App. Their customers didn't know when to expect their food to be delivered. The Solution: A Custom Shipping App.

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Is Selling on Amazon the Cure for High Customer Acquisition Costs?

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As more direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands face heightened competition and rising cost-per-acquisition rates online, many have disinvested in their branded ecommerce experiences and doubled down on unique brand opportunities found on marketplaces like Amazon.

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Target Partners with Diane von Furstenberg for Limited-Time, Lower-Cost Collection

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Beginning March 23 online and in most of its stores, Target will offer a Diane von Furstenberg collection consisting of more than 200 items, most priced under $50. The collection, available while supplies last, encompasses women’s, girls and baby apparel and accessories along with beauty and home décor items starting at a $4 price point.

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How to Overcome E-commerce Shipping & Delivery Challenges

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Frequent Shipping and Delivery Challenges and How You Can Overcome Them High Shipping Costs Skyrocketing shipping costs are the most frequent challenge for both e-commerce merchants and customers. A not-so-fun fact is that shipping is arguably one of the biggest cost-centers for any e-commerce business.

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How to Deal With Shipping Delays

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Shipping delays are inevitable even with the most efficient carriers. And when they happen, they tend to drive your customers away. The worst part about them is the harsh fact that you do not have control over such events and often feel helpless when they happen. Shipping Delays are More Common Than You Think.