If you’ve just started an e-commerce business and it’s growing, one of the next steps you should take is running a warehouse to keep up with the demand of your consumers. However, selecting a warehouse management system can be quite confusing and overwhelming for many business owners. For one, you may need to consider the...
There are times when a business owner like you would want to ship valuable items to your partners or customers. However, such a feat is not as straightforward as you would like to. For one, damages to these expensive goods are common especially if you do not pack your cargo properly. The loss and theft...
As a business owner, you should know that dangerous items are not limited to chemicals, guns, and needles. Some goods such as batteries, sprays, and paints are also considered hazardous materials when shipped. And when these products are not handled with care during transit, it can cause unexpected harm to all the people involved in...
Imagine receiving a call from your consignee and finding out that the cargo you’ve shipped out has arrived in an unusable state. It can be even more painful if you realize that the damage was completely preventable! Now you’re stuck with an upset consignee, wasted cargo, and a handful of additional costs to send replacement...
It can be disappointing to find out that the cargo you’ve waited for has taken damage and lost its value. And once you’ve experienced this kind of inconvenience, you’ll want to eliminate your chances of receiving damaged cargo ever again. However, your course of action will depend on the type of damage that affects your...
It seems easy enough to place your products in just any large box and declare it fit for shipping. However, proper packaging involves choosing the right materials and arranging your goods securely to ensure that the cargo arrives at its destination with minimal damage, if at all. Take note that the integrity of a delivered...