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Shipping - Tools
See how shipping surcharges can affect your bottom line
Unmonitored shipping surcharges can add up quickly. That’s why we’ve developed a streamlined calculator designed to help you estimate your annualized shipping surcharges—because when you know what you’re paying for, you have options.
Shipping - White Paper | 25-min. read
A 4-Part Plan to Make 2016 Your Best Holiday Shipping Season
Prepare now for a successful holiday shipping season. See how last year’s order fulfillment challenges could help you save money and provide better customer service this year.
Shipping - White Paper | 20-min. read
Selling Beyond Borders: A Guide to Exporting for Growing Businesses
Looking for a way to grow your small or medium-sized business? Consider marketing to the 95% of consumers who live outside the United States.1 In this brief guide to exporting, learn about identifying markets, finding international customers, and creating a team of experts to help you sell internationally.
Shipping - eBook | 25-min. read
Efficient Shipping Strategies
Your shipping processes can have a major impact on your bottom line. Get tips and strategies to boost efficiency, conduct invoice audits, and more.
Shipping - White Paper | 15-min. read
Effortless Returns: How Returns Positively Impact Sales And Customer Loyalty
Learn how to improve your customer relationships and loyalty, give your company a competitive advantage in the marketplace and strengthen your brand with “Effortless Returns.”
Articles
Shipping - Infographic | 2-min. read
Why Retailers Are Embracing Ship from Store
By the end of 2017, a third of retailers will have a ship-from-store program. Find out why—and how ship from store can help you save money and get products to customers faster.
Read moreShipping - Infographic | 3-min. read
Cross Border E-Commerce: Research Shows Who’s Buying What, Where, and Why
Looking to tap into the global market? Explore 8 countries ripe for the taking, plus useful tips to help grow your business overseas.
Read moreShipping - Article | 6-min. read
Case Study: How Terry Bicycles Succeeded in the Era of On-Demand Shopping
As seasonal buying patterns changed to an on-demand mentality, one retailer adapted its operations to follow suit. Discover what they learned in the process.
Read moreShipping - Article | 4-min. read
Expert Help for Exporters: A Directory of Government Assistance
Need help exporting your products? Here are some great resources to help you get started and guide you through the process.
Read moreShipping - Article | 6-min. read
Going Global: The Challenges and Opportunities of International Exporting
The international marketplace is ripe for the taking. Read on for the biggest pitfalls to overcome in global expansion.
Read moreShipping - Article | 2-min. read
5 Best Practices for Implementing Ship from Store
Give your customers what they want when they want it. Here, we divulge five tactics to get your Ship from Store program off the ground.
Read moreShipping - Article | 2-min. read
5 Benefits of Entering the Global Market
The international marketplace isn’t for large corporations alone. Small to medium-size businesses can capitalize on opportunities abroad just as well.
Read moreShipping - Article | 2-min. read
5 Ways to Improve Your Reverse Logistics Process
To make their all-important bottom line, retailers must have an effective returns process in place. Discover five strategies for streamlining your company’s operations.
Read moreShipping - Infographic | 2-min. read
Answering Consumer Demand with Ship from Store
Get the big picture view of what it takes to make consumers happy.
Read moreShipping - Article | 7-min. read
Industry Spotlight: USPS’s Ashok Parasuram Tackles Global Expansion
The seasoned shipping veteran gives insights into building an international exporting business, plus the opportunities and challenges that come with it.
Read moreShipping - Infographic | 1-min. read
5 Key Learnings from the Ship from Store Webinar
Get a taste of all our webinar has to offer with a recap of our biggest business-driving takeaways.
Read moreShipping - Article | 4-min. read
Implementing Free Shipping Through Minimum Order Value
Free shipping for online purchases is practically a necessity in today’s world, and it’s especially important during the holidays when brand competition is fiercest.
Read moreShipping - Article | 2-min. read
Packaging Alternatives for the Eco-Responsible Business
Mushroom foam. Cornstarch peanuts. Recycled cardboard. The newest eco-friendly shipping products offer fresh ways to go green.
Read moreShipping - Article | 3-min. read
Unwrapping Product Packaging Design: 3 Big Trends in 2016
Packaging design affects both the brand and the bottom line. Discover three design principles prevalent on the market today.
Read moreShipping - Article | 2-min. read
What To Look For When Conducting an Invoice Audit
Conduct a shipping invoice audit to help you reveal unexpected fees and surcharges and unlock potential savings opportunities.
Read moreShipping - Article | 4-min. read
Curbing the Cost of Free Shipping
To offer free shipping or not? Take a look at what factors may impact your decision and how to pick the right strategy for your business.
Read moreShipping - Article | 7-min. read
Industry Q&A: Jim McNally Gets to the Bottom of Return Logistics
In this interview series, the USPS will share the unique knowledge and insights it has gained from serving businesses, both small and large.
Read moreShipping - Article | 4-min. read
Returns Strategies that drive ROI: The Home Test Kit Model
In today's e-commerce world, logistics can deliver the goods in more ways than one. Consider how test kits can transform your business model and your profits
Read moreShipping - Article | 4-min. read
Returns Strategies that drive ROI: At-Home Try-Ons
Looking to branch out your business? Explore what at-home try-ons can do for your bottom line with this in-depth look.
Read moreShipping - Article | 2-min. read
5 Ways to Gear Up for the Retail Holiday Season
Tackle your biggest pain points with a few handy tips on shipping windows, warehouse systems, onboarding and more.
Read moreShipping - Article | 2-min. read
The Most Important Dates of the 2016 Retail Holiday Season
This ready-to-print calendar covers the most pivotal dates of the holiday shopping season, all in one place.
Read moreShipping - Infographic | 3-min. read
2015 Holiday Season Insights: Infographic
Learn what motivated consumers during last year’s holiday season, including insights on shopper demographics and behaviors.
Read moreShipping - Article | 9-min. read
Planning for Success around the Holidays with Shutterfly SVP and COO
The operations executive explains how the company prepares for the holidays, from shipping to supply chain and beyond.
Read more1Fact Sheet: National Export Initiative, U.S. Department of Commerce, May 24, 2013.