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 who constantly ships out items, you probably know how common it is to get acargo damaged during transit. In fact, the National Cargo Security Council reported that at least $50 billion is lost from the global market per year due to loss and damages of goods. That’s why you should consider...
As a business owner, one of your top priorities is to get your products to your consumers as soon as possible. However, order fulfillment is not as easy as it sounds. For one, you need to efficiently manage your product inventory and keep your customers informed. In addition, you should be prepared to face errors...
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...
If you constantly ship out items to different parts of the world (whether as an importer or an exporter), you should know that there’s a lot of paperwork to be filed. And one of the most important documents used in moving freight shipment is the bill of lading. Also known as BL or BoL, it...
As a business owner, there are times when you need to deliver fragile items. This means that shipping and moving these materials from one place to another carry certain risks such as damage and breakage. However, you cannot afford to let these things happen as it can ultimately affect your reputation in the industry. Fortunately,...
In recent years, the logistics industry has been experiencing numerous changes due to the rise and popularity of e-commerce and digital literacy among many customers. Other factors including the rise of dual-income households, rising incomes, and constant urbanization, have also resulted in the rapid development to acquire efficient warehousing solutions and inventory management for customers....
Courier services companies aim to deliver each and every package in the quickest and most efficient way possible. They also ensure your delivery arrives safely at its destination. This ultimately makes courier companies reliable for many businesses that require the transport of important and sensitive items. Furthermore, there are several types of courier services that...
If your business requires you to ship goods throughout the country, you’ll most likely be making deliveries through a courier service in the Philippines. Local couriers, in particular, tend to be more affordable yet more flexible at the same time. Nowadays, there are countless Philippine-based courier service providers to choose from. Be sure to team...