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Adopting DEM will help you to collect and analyze the right data, optimize shipping and fulfillment, and provide your customers with the best possible delivery experience. In sum: You’ll remain competitive in a world overrun by Amazon.

“At Market America, we don’t like the ‘I’ve always done it this way’ mentality. We want to be on the cutting edge of the technology that’s going to help us improve our overall operations. The biggest challenge any warehouse management system has is people. This new technology allows us to have employees adequately trained — leading to more knowledgeable and efficient employees,” said Sullivan.

In addition to shipping, third-party warehousing and fulfillment services can be customized to suit your business needs. For example, some companies offer advanced tech features to help you better manage your inventory.

The consumer electronics segment is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment, registering a CAGR of 11.8% from 2022 to 2030. The growth is attributed to the burgeoning demand for consumer electronics coupled with the need for careful handling of fragile electronics products. Consumer electronics, such as mobile phones, tablets, and televisions, among others often need special care while packaging. Since the majority of consumer electronics are extremely fragile, they are required to be packed carefully to reduce the risk of damage. In addition, the shipping boxes/cartons should also be appropriately sealed to prevent moisture from getting in and defecting the product.

We then inquired, “What percentage of your online orders over the past 6 months have included free shipping, outside of those placed on Amazon.com?” Revisiting past numbers, we see that shoppers consistently seek out free shipping when shopping online.

US-based e-commerce distribution specialist Rakuten Super Logistics (RSL) recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as a national, full-service third-party logistics provider, marking the occasion with the launch of a new service, Xparcel Expedited.

Consumers’ expectations for faster delivery have forced online retailers to keep up with this trend. The survey also found one of the main reasons that online shoppers did not purchase items in their cart was because their estimated shipping costs came out higher than anticipated. Clearly, shipping is important to online customers.

RSL offers order fulfillment services including pick/pack, kitting, returns, and freight services. In 2001, RSL began as Webgistix with a single warehouse and the mission to provide eCommerce retailers with fast, accurate, and cost-effective order fulfillment services. In 2013, Rakuten Group, Inc. acquired Webgistix, enabling RSL to grow over the next eight years. RSL has now grown to 15 warehouses nationwide enabling a 2-day delivery network using ground services. In 2019, Rakuten Group, Inc. acquired FirstMile and IFS360, a Salt Lake City, UT based eCommerce parcel carrier company.