ProShip ParcelCast Unwined

Historically, returns have been the Achilles' heel of e-commerce – costly, inefficient, and frustrating for both retailers and consumers. The traditional process of returning unwanted items to distribution centers raises costs and causes logistical problems. It also leads to another issue that is often ignored: sustainability. This means more transportation emissions, more packaging waste, and an even bigger environmental footprint...

Earlier this month, ProShip was in the heart of New York City for NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, where the retail industry’s brightest minds and leading innovators gathered to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the future of retail.

Amidst the show's excitement, we had the opportunity to record a special podcast episode where we asked four thought-provoking questions about the retail landscape.

The shipping industry never stands still, and the year 2024 has been no exception. From evolving carrier strategies to the rapid adoption of AI and the annual challenges of peak season, this year has tested the adaptability and innovation of businesses everywhere. While some familiar challenges persist, new opportunities have emerged, making it a year of transformation. With changing pricing models, improved tracking, and new solu...

Managing parcel spend can be a challenge for shippers for several reasons. With increasing shipping volumes and rising customer demands, keeping shipping costs down while maintaining service quality is often a sore spot. Parcel spend, if not carefully managed, can eat away at profits, especially when unexpected surcharges, fluctuating rates, and a lack of transparency between shippers and carriers come into play.

For many shipper...

Being misled by myths and misconceptions is like navigating with an outdated map – it can lead you off course and cause you to miss out on the best routes. The same concept applies to myths around the world of parcel shipping management. Just as general misconceptions can deceive you, when it comes to the shipping industry, they can prevent your business from thriving.

By debunking the myths around small parcel shipping softw...

According to a recent study by Statista, global e-commerce sales reached about $5.8 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023 and are projected to surpass $8 trillion dollars by 2027. It is no secret that the modern, fast-paced e-commerce landscape is booming, also causing customer trust to become a crucial determinant of business success. As consumer expectations continue to rise, shippers’ ability to deliver on promises – particularly regar...

Everything from the clothes on your back to the phone in your hand all came to you through a giant, complex network. That network is shipping and the supply chain, the unsung hero of our modern world.

The average person might picture a warehouse as a large space filled with shelves, boxes, and crates; a busy place where goods come in, are stored, and then ship out to customers around the world. However, running a warehouse isn’t just stacking boxes and sending them off. It involves complex moving parts of logistics, technology, data, and strategy, where even the smallest hiccup can have an immense impact throughout the supply ch...

The holiday season may be a distant memory as we enter the second quarter of the year, but for businesses that rely on efficient shipping operations, the pressure never truly ends. Peak shipping season does an exceptional job at exposing vulnerabilities in the supply chain, often leaving you scrambling.

In today’s dynamic parcel market, where demand fluctuates, consumer expectations shift constantly, and carrier rates change at their own pace, navigating shipping operations can be exceptionally difficult. Striking the perfect balance between optimization and cost control, while ensuring timely and affordable deliveries, is a challenge faced by businesses of all sizes.

As the transportation and supply chain industries continue to evolve, one prevalent theme has been the increase of diverse choices and customized services to meet the unique needs and requirements of shippers. As industry giants like Amazon set a high bar, offering essentially free shipping in two days or less, customer expectations have shifted dramatically. Adapting to these changing customer demands requires careful consideratio...

Are you an enterprise shipper grappling with the challenges of rate shopping, where finding the fastest option can lead to overspending your transportation budget? For businesses like yours, the choice often extends beyond speed and cost-effectiveness; volume constraints and budget considerations add layers of complexity.

In an age where nearly everything is seamlessly connected through technology, it comes as no surprise that the role of technology has evolved into a complex and pivotal aspect of many modern-day businesses, especially the shipping industry. While the shipping industry may appear as a straightforward and routine process from the outside, what goes on behind the scenes is far more complex. Business intelligence (BI) technology is a t...

We are less than 6 months away from peak season, a busy time filled with anticipation for both consumers and businesses alike. For shippers, however, the annual peak season is a period that can be lucrative yet challenging, especially if shippers are under prepared. As the influx of orders streams in and customer expectations heighten, it is crucial for businesses to be well-equipped to manage the surge in demand. Failing to adequa...

It is widely known that software is constantly evolving, especially in such a technologically advanced and sophisticated world. However, it’s important to distinguish the difference between natural obsolescenceover time, and deliberate retirement of solutions by technology companies because they want to encourage their customers to upgrade their technology while aiming to enhance revenue streams. Sunsetting software is the intenti...

In today’s digital age, marked by complex supply chains and soaring customer expectations, efficient warehouse management has become a vital component to success. With customers expecting quick and accurate order fulfillment, businesses need to optimize their warehouse operations to guarantee seamless inventory management, streamlined processes, and fast deliveries. Utilizing an effective warehouse management system (WMS) enables b...

The strategic focus on advancements in information technology remains prevalent as our world’s computing, software development, and data management capabilities continue to grow. This means that staying on top of technological progressions and implementing them into your business is crucial to remaining competitive and finding success. This extends into the supply chain and logistics departments for all retailers, manufacturers and...

We are all aware of the pandemic's responsibility regarding the significant increase on e-commerce in the past few years. However, it’s also widely transformed what we know as the gig economy. The pandemic propelled the gig economy forward, as more and more of these workers redefined the dynamics of when, where, how, and compensation for their work. Today, a greater variety of jobs are available to gig economy workers and the d...

In this month’s ParcelCast episode, ProShip brought together two parcel shipping experts to identify and discuss important factors that help build a successful parcel carrier and the factors that differentiate leading carriers from others in the shipping industry. Listeners this month will hear from Proship’s Alliance Manager and host, Jerri Dixon, as she is joined by Justin Cramer, Co-Founder at ProShip, and Josh Fredman, Senio...