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How Streamlined Technology Is Reshaping Furniture Shipping
Shipping furniture isn't an easy task. Aside from the physical labor, a lot is going on behind the scenes that consumers never see. But if you're an industry player, you can't afford an "out of sight, out of mind" philosophy.
There are a few furniture shipping challenges you need to stay on top of no matter what. This blog discusses some of the major issues you'll need to overcome and why technology will play a transformative role in your improvement.
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How Streamlined Technology Is Reshaping Furniture Shipping
Shipping furniture isn't an easy task. Aside from the physical labor, a lot is going on behind the scenes that consumers never see. But if you're an industry player, you can't afford an "out of sight, out of mind" philosophy.
There are a few furniture shipping challenges you need to stay on top of no matter what. This blog discusses some of the major issues you'll need to overcome and why technology will play a transformative role in your improvement.
Simplify Furniture Delivery Through Seamless Integration with Shipping Platforms
The furniture industry is undergoing a significant transformation, not only in terms of new styles, materials, and ergonomic technologies but particularly in response to shifting consumer preferences. With a growing number of shoppers choosing the internet for their home furnishing needs, convenience is paramount. To meet the demands of the 63 percent of consumers seeking reliable and efficient shipping, consider integrating with a trusted shipping platform for streamlined service.
Why Retail Shipping Solutions Should Be Customized to Customer Needs
Today’s retailers need to consistently meet the needs of their customers, and that often means faster delivery of items to their door. In a world where customers can purchase from thousands of companies to get the same product, retailers must offer robust, efficient, and reliable shipping to stand out from the competition. The quality of retail shipping solutions is a core component behind a customer’s decision to buy a product/service. While it may not be the only thing retailers must ensure (high-quality customer service and effective pricing strategies matter too), it should be high on their list of priorities.
Freight Analytics: How Leveraging Shipping Data Can Help Retailers Master Their Shipping Process
Freight analytics is data about freight performance, offering insight into your supply chain and leading to more informed decisions for your business. It can be predictive, which makes it easier to forecast potential changes, improve operations, and strengthen your risk management strategy. They can also be descriptive, summarizing important data and generating reports that allow you to identify trends and spot patterns more easily.
The Importance of Having a Multiple Carrier Network
Shipping plays a crucial role in online retailers' customer strategy, impacting satisfaction, retention, and profitability. Having multiple carriers is vital for retailers success, as it allows them to choose based on factors like cost, reliability, and delivery strategy. Onboarding multiple carriers can be time-consuming, but it ensures flexibility and customer satisfaction. Options are essential for retailers, enabling them to prioritize service level, delivery options, time, and cost.
Shipping Strategies for Hybrid Furniture Retailers
Today’s hybrid furniture retailers need to develop an efficient, effective, and affordable solution for furniture shipping. Larger, heavier items tend to be some of the most difficult items to ship, but there are solutions currently empowering companies in the industry to meet customer demand and grow their operational support.
Stay Afloat Amid Rising Fuel and Shipping Costs
Inflation is wreaking havoc throughout countries all over the world. The price of everything seems to go up steadily these days, and fuel is no exception. As of March 2022, US retail prices had increased more than 60 percent in one year. The fuel price increase also drives various other increases as shipping goods becomes more expensive as a result.
LinkedIn Report: eCommerce Stats from Q4 2021
The results are in, and we’re counting down the top eCommerce and shipping stats from polling our audience of eCommerce pros.
Here’s the results...
Threshold vs White Glove: What’s the Difference?
If you’re selling premium products that are unwieldy or difficult to install, giving your customers additional assistance ensures a positive end-consumer experience. As more businesses sell oversized products online, more companies turn to customizable shipping services such as threshold or white glove delivery to boost customer satisfaction.
Shipping Capacity Issues: Will it affect my business?
For retailers experiencing incredible online growth potential, supply chain disruptions are the most significant barriers to reaching 2021 growth goals. Furthermore, overcapacity issues affect every shipper at some point during the year, whether the reason is holidays, gas shortages, natural disaster seasons – the list goes on.
In this article, we are going over the most common issues experienced during overcapacity and how your business can handle it with a bit of help from Freight Club.
An Added Touch: The Benefits of White Glove Delivery
White Glove delivery services include any range of additional delivery benefits for your customers, from packaging removal to item assembly to assist with carrying items into a building or home. By providing these amenities, you can access an entirely new customer base while differentiating your shipping business from competitors.
Here are some of the most compelling advantages of providing White Glove services.
With close to a decade of experience in the industry, we know shipping is an incredibly important element of a business and can often be very complex. At Freight Club, we help you simplify your shipping process by effortlessly managing everything from quoting, booking, and tracking to complete claims management and secondary insurance protection – all on one platform with zero subscription fees. Read to know more.