E-commerce has brought speed and convenience to customers but it has introduced product returns into the whole purchasing process as well. An order may be returned for any number of…
Shipping documentation is very crucial in ensuring that packages get delivered to their customers properly. Even a slight error in the address, PIN code, weight or tracking information can lead to late delivery, failed delivery or even…
Imagine yourself making any purchase, whether it is groceries from a neighbourhood shop, apparel from a mall or products purchased online. These are all instances of retail. Retailing is simply the activity…
Companies use different methods for distributing and selling products, including consignment and sale. While these methods have similarities such as moving the products from one party to another, there are…
When people hear the word sourcing in supply chain management, it often sounds like a fancy business term. But at its core, it is quite straightforward — sourcing means figuring out…
In today's fast-moving supply chain environment, it is important for businesses to have total visibility over their logistics processes. Whether managing hundreds or thousands of orders every day, handling inventory, warehouses, transportation and deliveries manually…
Shipping containers are the foundation of logistics and international trade because it can ship everything, ranging from consumer products to industrial machinery. Previously, cargo used to be handled manually at each stage leading to expensive and inefficient shipment processes. However, with…
Irrespective of whether you are an e-commerce seller, manufacturer, exporter, importer or logistics professional, it is important for you to have knowledge of basic logistics terminology in order to ship products without any problem. Some of the most frequently confusing shipping terminologies are consignor and…
Importing goods through courier services has pretty much become the go‑to for a lot of businesses now. Whether you’re an e‑commerce seller trying to restock, a D2C brand bringing in product samples, or an SME sourcing stuff from…
A lot of us think shipping and delivery are the same thing. We use the words interchangeably, but if you’ve ever seen updates like “Order shipped” or “Out for delivery,” you know they’re not.…
