Supply chains constantly face changes and challenges, especially during the pandemic. As the peak season is already here, the challenge only gets harder. It would be essential for businesses to ensure that they will be able to meet demands and overcome disruptions that they may encounter along the way. A few factors are creating some...
The role of courier companies as an integral part of the supply chain has been given more emphasis in the past months. Through them, business processes have become less complex. They are also responsible for the safe transport of goods to their destinations. However, there are risks that may get in the way of a...
If you’re running an online business, you have to be very particular about the shipping services that you’ll use. How your products are shipped can have a huge impact on customer relations and satisfaction. It affects the overall experience of customers. It will also be a factor if they will still engage with you again...
As COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage worldwide, the logistics industry struggles in delivering both aid and trade where it is needed. Disruptions to supply chains have been evident as travel restrictions were put in place. While both air freight and sea freight were severely impacted, shipping via air experienced much worse as several airports were...
In order to run a successful e-commerce business, you must consider a lot of things from coming up with consistent marketing strategies to ensuring the supply of high-quality products. However, nothing is probably more important than shipping your products safely to your consumers but at the same time, keeping the freight rates minimal for both...
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...
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,...
Perishable goods shipping can be quite tricky, especially with its slim timeframe and unpredictability. When not packaged properly and not delivered on time, these goods can lose their freshness almost instantly and can post great health concerns if consumed. But that doesn’t mean it cannot be done. When packaged properly and shipped immediately and securely,...