{"id":15071,"date":"2020-03-25T19:38:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T19:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.felana.com.mx\/eng\/how-to-expand-streamline-your-shipping-capability-for-e-commerce\/"},"modified":"2020-03-25T19:38:39","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T19:38:39","slug":"how-to-expand-streamline-your-shipping-capability-for-e-commerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.felana.com.mx\/eng\/how-to-expand-streamline-your-shipping-capability-for-e-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Expand &#038; Streamline Your Shipping Capability for E-Commerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the growth and expansion of small e-commerce businesses comes a necessary reconsideration of shipping logistics and capability to fulfill a surge in order quantities \u2013 but this can often be easier said than done.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why today, our friends over at <a href=\"https:\/\/action-storage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Action Storage<\/a> are offering up some handy tips on how to ensure a steady correlation between your business and shipping expansion, ensuring a logical and efficient system that keeps customers satisfied.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13971\" style=\"width: 984px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13971\" class=\"wp-image-13971 size-full\" data-cfsrc=\"https:\/\/073bddbe7aa062defd37fde3-cwzdvdpfea.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/shipping-logistics-2019.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"974\" height=\"650\"   style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13971\" class=\"wp-image-13971 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/073bddbe7aa062defd37fde3-cwzdvdpfea.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/shipping-logistics-2019.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"974\" height=\"650\"   \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-13971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Maarten van den Heuvel on Unsplash<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>First, you will want to consider overall logistics.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>When outsourcing shipping, it\u2019s important to find one that meets your specific requirements \u2013 both in terms of cost and capabilities. Envision what sort of delivery experience you want your customers to have and combine this with the logistical considerations of your chosen industry (what shipping requirements your product demands, for example) to obtain a better understanding of what exactly your shipping needs are.<\/p>\n<p>Communicate these ideals with your outsourced shipping company to ensure you\u2019re on the same page from the get-go, as this is the key to a long-lasting partnership that eliminates any issues early on in the process. Once you\u2019ve found a company that fits your logistical requirements, you can begin to iron out any creases to ensure an efficient system that has both your business and shipping company working in harmony to deliver the same goal.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, it\u2019s important to remember to factor in whether the shipping company works for the customer, as well as your business. Though these will often go hand-in-hand, this isn\u2019t always the case. As such, ensure you are able to offer the right shipping rates and options to your customer in order to maintain their business.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Next, you will want to enable efficient communication.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>An efficient communication system is of fundamental importance to any successful form of shipping management. As such, ensure a functioning stream of communication between all necessary contacts to streamline operations by minimizing the risk of miscommunication and subsequent error.<\/p>\n<p>The need for a refined communications system is particularly true for small businesses, as outsourcing your shipping means your chosen company won\u2019t necessarily be aware of the ins and outs of your business and various processes. As a result, enabling ease of communications between internal and external operations is vital to a streamlined and smoothly running e-commerce process.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Finally, you will want to constantly monitor stock.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>An efficient shipping system relies heavily on an optimized stock management system to minimize chances of disruption and unfulfilled orders. To ensure you can constantly monitor stock accurately, implement a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abr.com\/what-is-rfid-how-does-rfid-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">digital stock control system such as RFID<\/a> that enables you to cross-reference e-commerce sales with inventory management and consumer demand.<\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of benefits to implementing a digital stock management system \u2013 primarily, digital stock management enables far greater reliability and, consequently, efficiency. Live, accurate data can be transferred between contacts at each stage of the chain instantaneously, meaning everyone involved in the operation remains in the know.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13977\" style=\"width: 984px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13977\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13977\" data-cfsrc=\"https:\/\/073bddbe7aa062defd37fde3-cwzdvdpfea.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/shipping-logistics-2019-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"974\" height=\"633\"   style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13977\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13977\" src=\"https:\/\/073bddbe7aa062defd37fde3-cwzdvdpfea.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/shipping-logistics-2019-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"974\" height=\"633\"   \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-13977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by frank mckenna on Unsplash<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Implementing these tips will ensure an outsourced shipping system that complements your business\u2019s growth by fulfilling a growing quantity of orders.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Additionally, it will guarantee that this process is smooth and efficient, from warehouse to your customer\u2019s front door.<\/p>\n<div class=\"essb_links essb_counters essb_displayed_bottom essb_share essb_template_metro-retina essb_428921412 print-no\" id=\"essb_displayed_bottom_428921412\" data-essb-postid=\"13969\" data-essb-position=\"bottom\" data-essb-button-style=\"button\" data-essb-template=\"metro-retina\" data-essb-counter-pos=\"insidebeforename\" data-essb-url=\"https:\/\/www.morethanshipping.com\/how-to-expand-and-streamline-your-shipping-capability-to-fulfill-greater-e-commerce-demand\/\" data-essb-fullurl=\"https:\/\/www.morethanshipping.com\/how-to-expand-and-streamline-your-shipping-capability-to-fulfill-greater-e-commerce-demand\/\" data-essb-instance=\"428921412\">\n<ul class=\"essb_links_list\">\n<li class=\"essb_item essb_totalcount_item\" data-counter-pos=\"insidebeforename\"><span class=\"essb_totalcount essb_t_l_big\" title=\"\" data-shares-text=\"shares\"><span class=\"essb_t_nb\">7<span class=\"essb_t_nb_after\">shares<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"essb_item essb_link_facebook nolightbox\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morethanshipping.com%2Fhow-to-expand-and-streamline-your-shipping-capability-to-fulfill-greater-e-commerce-demand%2F&#038;t=How+to+Expand+%26amp%3B+Streamline+Your+Shipping+Capability+for+E-Commerce\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" onclick=\"essb.window(&#39;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.morethanshipping.com%2Fhow-to-expand-and-streamline-your-shipping-capability-to-fulfill-greater-e-commerce-demand%2F&#038;t=How+to+Expand+%26amp%3B+Streamline+Your+Shipping+Capability+for+E-Commerce&#39;,&#39;facebook&#39;,&#39;428921412&#39;); 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